Progesterone Use in Early Pregnancy: Dosage & Duration - Expert Advice

Question
I am 30 years old. My LMP was on feb 8th 2009.This is the second time I am being preganant,first time it got miscarried. From 18th March,I have been taking Susten 200(Progesterone)tablets and Susten 100 Injection. I am on my 11th week now. For how long should I continue the injection and the tablets? I am taking the tablets every day both morning and evening and the injection is taken on every third day. Please advice.

Answer
Hello,

I usually will stop my patients at 10 weeks gestational age, but some Physicians will continue until 12 weeks.  I don't know many that go further than that.

Sincerely,

Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com

Monterey, California, U.S.A.