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Re: High serum prog level during early pregnancy

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 18:25:21 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 29 Mar 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Thank you in advance for answering my question.
>
>I have had two miscarriages (blighted ovum and trisomy), no live births.
>
>I am currently pregnant, taking 200 mg a day of Prometrium. On 17 days
>past ovulation, I had a blood test. My beta hcg was 146 and my
>progesterone was 109.2. My doctor says this is normal. However, on my
>serach on this site, I can't find anyone who had such a high
>progesterone level. I am very concerned and I can't contact my doctor
>until next week. Am I harming the baby with such a high progesterone
>level?

no

Should I take less (or stop taking) the prometrium?

no, no tunless your doctor tells you to reduce the dose or stop it altogether

I am really >worried after my two miscarriages.

and that is understandable -- but you don't need to be worried about this progesterone level., You'll have a lot more to worry aobut after the baby is born. My daughter is 3 and I'm now worrying if her dad put her helmet on her while they are skiing. And I'm worrying becuse this is the first time they've gone to the ski resort and I'm worried she'll fall off the lift! >
>Thank you so much for your guidance.

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

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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