Success stories with Prometrium: Oral, Vaginal, or Shot?

kristenanderik · August 2009

I have a question for those of you that have had low progesterone and have had success with prometrium to carry or keep a pregnancy. I have had 2 miscarriages and we are trying again this month. I did take the prometrium on the 2nd pregnancy but only carried to 6w. My doctor proscribes prometrium 200 mg to be placed vaginally 2 times a day. People have told me that they were only able to carry a pregnancy with the shot once a week. My doctor says that the shot is "older medicine" and the vaginal suppositories is new evidence. Any advice? And what type did you take?

Thanks!

vera1127 · August 2009

I took mine vaginally. 100mg/day was all it took, but my levels were low-normal to begin with so I didn't need too much I guess. Worked well for me!

Tonya_G · August 2009

I did it vaginally- I'd just trust your Dr that he knows what's going on. I haven't heard of anyone getting shots of progesterone on here, but have heard many women taking the suppositories. Sounds to me like he's right on track with what other dr's are doing.

MrsGhappilyeverafter · August 2009

I took 200mg of Prometrium vaginally twice a day until 13w3d because I had low progesterone. I think it helped for me. Good luck!

tiffanylaw06 · August 2009

I had low progesterone and took 200mg orally once per day until 12w. So far so good.

Brooke_Lilly'smom · August 2009

Hello, with dd I did the PIO shots every day through the first trimester. With my two losses, no progesterone. Now, with this pregnancy I was on prometrium 200mg 3x's a day vaginally through 12 weeks. It seemed to do the trick for me!