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The progesterone finding is particularly interesting. I wonder if it's common in the US to prescribe progesterone before 14 weeks gestation.
by HillaryBriss 8y ago
The progesterone finding is particularly interesting. I wonder if it's common in the US to prescribe progesterone before 14 weeks gestation.
- emptybits 8y agoIt is common in the US and Canada to use progesterone during early gestation for IVF pregnancies, to support the endometrium after embryo implantation.
- tathougies 8y agoIt's commonly given to women who have had repeat miscarriages, like my wife. However, her doctor also prescribes it after birth for women with PPD, because it has been shown to alleviate the symptoms, and I imagine that if my wife were to present with that, she would be put on it. It's also common to give it to women who have short luteal phases and want to conceive.