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Re: Can HCG shot help avoid a miscarriage? Please reply.

From: Marisa Geller MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:53:03 -0600 (CST)


The HCG helps the implantation of the fetus and the progesterone as well.Usually, progesterone is prescribed.

At Fri, 31 Jan 2003, Tonya wrote: >
>I have had three miscarriages, all before 5 weeks gestation. My
>reproductive endocrinologists believes that my progesterone level is too
>low. She has prescribed 200mg prometrium twice a day. Should I ask her
>to consider giving me a HCG shot also. I recently read that a HCG shot
>during the pregnacy could assist the developing fetus in stimulating my
>natural progesterone levels. Please advise. Thanks.

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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina



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