What should I do if the progesterone concentration is not enough?

Progesterone is very useful for female friends, because if the progesterone concentration is not high enough, it will have a certain impact on conception. Progesterone is a female's reproductive hormone that promotes and helps the fertilization of the egg.

Common ways to supplement progesterone

1. Oral progesterone

Liu Huixuan, chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, said that since oral capsules are very convenient, they are usually prescribed as a supplement to mothers with infertility.

In principle, Dr. Liu Huixuan said that if it is a normal natural conception and there is no history of miscarriage in the past, oral progesterone will usually be prescribed. However, oral progesterone may bring some side effects, such as causing dizziness or drowsiness in pregnant mothers.

2. Progesterone injection

Injection is the same as oral administration, it is also a natural progesterone, usually used in acute conditions (such as heavy bleeding); but because it is an oily drug, it must be injected into the muscle, so many patients always suffer from unbearable pain; if the injection is required for a long time, there may also be risks such as muscle sclerosis and infection, and even clinically some patients have symptoms of cellulitis, so you must be especially careful.

3. Vaginal suppositories

The medicine is in the form of an oral capsule, but is inserted into the vagina. Dr. Liu Huixuan explained that the capsule will break after being inserted, and then the drug ingredients will be absorbed into the body through the blood vessels. However, it should be noted that some patients may accidentally scratch the suppositories due to their sharp nails, which may lead to infection.

4. Vaginal cream

Dr. Liu Huixuan said that if it is a case of in vitro fertilization or artificial insemination, vaginal cream will be used for treatment in clinical practice; the method is to use a catheter, then inject progesterone gel, and then inject it into the vagina for absorption.