Does progesterone pills affect healthy pregnancy?

Question

I had a miscarriage before, and was prescribed progesterone pills by my gynae during my second pregnancy, started taking the pills at 4 weeks (now at 6 weeks). However, gynae did not do any blood tests before prescribing the pills. In the event I dont suffer from low progesterone levels to begin with, is there any harm to taking these progesterone supplements? #pleasehelp #advicepls #firstbaby

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

My Gynae prescribed me with progesterone pills for my first pregnancy and did not do any blood tests when I was week 4 too. It’s to help sustain early pregnancy and my baby came out well. This is my 2nd pregnancy too and he also gave me progesterone pills. I’m now week 5+.

Mich · Answer

The dosage usually is quite mild and commonly prescribed as a precaution

Mel · Answer

I had similar concerns but read that there's no harm. Also have miscarriage history. In fact doc later said that I needed a double dose because my progesterone test levels came back quite low. The pills take a bit of time to get used to and may cause a bit of drowsiness, but after a few days your body will get used to it. Hang in there! We probably only need to take for first trimester until the placenta takes over the hormone production.