WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: progesterone

Re: progesterone

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 8 Feb 2003 08:49:01 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 8 Feb 2003, Jennifer wrote: >
>I began taking prometrium at what I suspected as being four weeks
>pregnant at the advice of my doctor (my progesterone level with my son
>born 3/3/02 was 7 at week 6). Would progestrone make me skip my period
>if I was not pregnant?

Yes

If so, would I still ovulate?

Possibly. 50% of women ovulate taking the minipill, so this may be the same.

Finally, how long >does it take for progesterone to leave your body? That is, when should I
>expect the side effects (tender breasts) to subside after finishing
>taking?

Probably in 2-3 weeks

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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