Progesterone Suppositories?

[AimeeLynn]

Hi Girls!
I had my first Dr. appointment today, and so far, all is well. They placed me at 6 weeks tomorrow, so I have beaten that "point" where I've miscarried the others. Even though I feel like I should relax a little, I still cannot. I am still trying to not get too excited.

My question is, have any of you ever heard, or had a personal experience with Progesterone Suppositories? Any success stories, or anything else to put my mind at ease. Dr. prescribed them today- but failed to mention my insurance wouldn't cover it, and I paid $120.00USD out of pocket. Grrr. As long as it helps me and the baby be safe.

Any advice is appreciated. I'd really like to stay in the 1st Trimester forum until my 12 weeks. Every finger and toe is crossed!

 

[fynemum]

Hi Aimee, sorry i don't know anything about them, but congratulations on getting past your 6 week mark. I hope you find the answers your looking for and that you have a successful healthy 9 months with a beautiful bundle of joy at the end.. take care and go back to GP to get ALL the facts and figures before you descide what to do... good luck doll

 

[loulou1980]

hiya ive got no idea at all regarding these but im trying to find some info for you although one bit ive found isnt exactly positive but im going to try and find pros and cons for you

 

[loulou1980]

http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/Prog.htm

http://www.pregnancyloss.info/causes.htm

taken from : http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1192.asp

Hormonal causes. When the body produces too much or too little of certain hormones, the risk of miscarriage may increase. Some researchers believe that low levels of the hormone progesterone, which is crucial to support an early pregnancy, cause between 25 and 40 percent of early miscarriages, though this remains unproven.1 Women who have low levels of progesterone in repeated menstrual cycles, diagnosed by blood tests and endometrial biopsy, have what is called a luteal phase defect. Treatment with progesterone suppositories or injections of human chorionic gonadotropin may help prevent another miscarriage; however, studies have not yet proven that these treatments are effective. At least a third of women with multiple miscarriages appear to have polycystic ovary syndrome, which is characterized by hormonal abnormalities and multiple cysts on the ovaries. The cause of repeat miscarriages in these women is poorly understood.

http://forums.obgyn.net/pregnancy-birth ... /1555.html

sorry i cant be of more help.

wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy