Tag Archives: progesterone supplementation
← Older postsRecurrent pregnancy loss — what if all the tests are “normal”?
In approximately half the couples with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) the tests will all come back normal. In cases with unexplained RPL, early pregnancy monitoring with emotional support and positive feedback results in a live birth in 70% to 80% of cases. The role of in vitro fertilization and preimplantation genetic screening of embryos remains unclear. Continue reading
DON’T THROW IN THE TOWEL!
Waiting for the pregnancy test result is a challenge for a lot of patients. The symptoms that a patient can experience during this interval is discussed in this blog. It is not unusual for pregnant patients to have spotting around the time of the pregnancy test. It is therefore important to continue your medications till you get the pregnancy test result. Continue reading
Comparison of different routes of administering progesterone Part IV
The various routes for administering progesterone in a IVF cycle are discussed. Oral route for administering natural progesterone is not effective. Continue reading
Progesterone use in fertility treatment Part III
During fertility treatment, progesterone is generally administered intramuscularly (injection) or vaginally (gel or tablet). The reasons why progesterone is generally not administered orally are discussed in this blog. Continue reading
Progesterone use in fertility treatment Part II
The actions of progesterone on the reproductive system are discussed in this blog. Some of the side effects of progesterone are also discussed. Continue reading










