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Progesterone during pregnancy?From: Monica (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 21 Mar 1999 15:34:24 -0600 (CST)
I was wondering how safe progesterone (Prometrium specifically) is to use during pregnancy? I know a woman whose daughter was born with heart defects attributed to the use of prosterone during her pregnancy. The insert in the box specifically says "Do not use Prometrium if you are pregnant or nursing." Why would my OB prescribe this for my pregnancy if it is unsafe to use while pregnant? This is my ninth pregnancy, and I have two children. My last miscarriage was in October 98, at 10 weeks (all my losses were 6-7 weeks developed). I am extremely frightened of losing another child, so I accepted the progesterone prescription from my doctor, but I am also afraid of causing the baby and harm. How long is progesterone usually used in a pregnancy? The package insert says that if you stop taking it you will shed the lining of your uterus. Could it cause a miscarriage if I stop taking it? I have also learned that natural progesterone is less harmful than synthetic progesterone. Is "Prometrium" a natural or synthetic progesterone supplement? I understand that it is almost impossible to diagnose problems online, but I would appreciate any statistics and information you can give me. Thank you in advance for your help.
-- Monica
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