PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: Progesterone and Spotting Questions

Re: Progesterone and Spotting Questions

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Jul 2001 00:08:14 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Jennifer: "Progesterone and Spotting Questions"

At Fri, 20 Jul 2001, Jennifer wrote: >
>I posted last week about how my Dr was switching me from Crinone (b/c of
>recall) to Progesterone Oil Injections.
>
>Well, I used my last Crinone on Sunday and had my first injection on
>Monday. My Dr is having me come in twice a week (monday and thursdays)
>for an injection. It took him quite a while to come up with a dosage of
>how much he was going to give me including talking with other dr's and
>going on the internet. He just seemed unsure.
>
>Im just a little concerned that twice a week isn't enough and would
>appreciate a 2nd opinion. I think its 1-2 cc's of 50mg i am getting
>twice weekly. How much of a change in dosage is this from Crinone 8%
>(90mg) used everyday.

I don't use progesterone injections, so I'd have to call my local reproductive endocrinologist to get the dose, too! I prescribe either Crinone or, more commonly as most insurance plans don't pay for Crinone, oral Prometrium >
>This morning i had some brown spotting which has since stopped...nothing
>major. Could the switch from the crinone to injects have caused this?

I doubt it >
>Could a corpus luteum cyst which just started getting sore or sex from 6
>days ago cause this?

yes, or even a yeast infection

how far along are you now? >
>Thanks for any advice...after 2 m/c's...im terrified of everything!!!

I remember that feeling -- third time was a charm for me (I just put my daughter to bed) and I hope it is for you too >Jenn

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA

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