Can Over-the-Counter Progesterone Cream Prevent a Miscarriage?
Can Over-the-Counter Progesterone Cream Prevent a Miscarriage? Some researchers theorize that low progesterone could cause miscarriage in some women, particularly those who have had recurrent miscarriages. But does that mean that you should run out and buy progesterone cream from your local health food store?Answer: Don’t rush to take your wallet out. If you don’t already know, progesterone is a hormone associated with the menstrual cycle. Levels of progesterone rise after ovulation and fall just before you get your period; in pregnancy, the progesterone level should stay elevated. Progesterone works to maintain the uterine lining and thus indirectly nourish the developing baby, so one theory is that low progesterone could mean an insufficient uterine lining. For this reason, some doctors prescribe progesterone supplements to women who have had miscarriages in the hopes that the supplements might reduce risk of miscarriage. The jury is still out on
