Is progesterone safe for the first trimester?

It can increase the chances of an ectopic pregnancy. I know that much. However, once the egg is implanted, it should be alright. Clear it with your OB.

Here's a link about the hcg levels and pregnancy. At 4 weeks of pregnancy, it's normal to be as low as 3 mIU/ML or IU/L. It's important that the levels double. If the hcg levels d...

When you are confirmed pregnant your doctor will test your progesterone through a blood test. Mine was confirmed low and I had to take progesterone for a couple of months. The supplements increas...

Yes. Took natural progesterone which helped a lot.

You really could end up pregnant :) I think that the high level at only 6 dpo just shows that you did indeed ovulate. I wish you all the best and will have my fingers crossed for you that you get...

Nausea and fatigue are the two I have right now. Also, you can get headaches from it. I hate this stuff, but if it is helps me keep my baby, I'll do it! Congrats and good luck with the rest...

Yes, progesterone is a good thing! A normal woman's body will make a certain amount of it after ovulation until AF. It is actually called the hormone of pregnancy. You will want to get the cre...

After you ovulate, the corpus luteum (the hole left after the egg is released from the ovary) produces progesterone. The corpus luteum will only continue to produce progesterone for two weeks unle...