Progesterone is a sex hormone produced naturally in females. It is produced every month by the ovaries after ovulation and plays a vital role in maintaining pregnancy. Progesterone helps in the thickening of the uterine wall for implantation of the fertilized embryo.
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Can I take Cyclogest during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor,Is it safe to take Cyclogest for three weeks as I saw a tiny amount of blood in the tissue which I wiped? I am five weeks pregnant and I heard the heartbeat on the ultrasound. The doctor told me that the baby has normal growth. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. You can take progesterone during pregnancy if you are having spotting and hormonal deficiency. It is helpful to cure hormonal imbalance and helps to have proper growth of the baby. So you can take it. Read Full »
What medicine can be taken to postpone my menses?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got my periods today. Can you suggest a medicine to stop the bleeding for two days since I have to attend a holy ceremony tomorrow? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Once the period starts, there is no way to stop it. But, if progesterone is taken in high doses, the bleeding may be stopped. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicines... Read Full »
I had slight bleeding for a few days. Could I be pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I started taking tablet Progesterone one month ago. In the meantime, I have also been taking Itraconazole medication. I had sex a week ago, and we used a condom too, which did not break. So I stopped the pill after four days. I had little bleeding for a few days after, and for 2 to 3 days... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance or pregnancy, although the chances are very low. But as you missed your period, it could be ano... Read Full »
Why is there continuous period bleeding in a 11-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 11 years old, her height is 5'2," and her weight is 99 lbs. She started her periods eight months back. It was normal till two months back. After this, she got her periods twice with a gap of 10 days and a duration of 9 to 10 days. The same continued the next month also. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. As she is bleeding, we have to give progesterone to stop it because, at her age, most cycles are anovulatory, and deficiency of progesterone may cause bleeding. Do not worry much about weight gain. Read Full »