Apparently, it is not uncommon during pregnancy to require a progesterone supplement. Progesterone is the hormone that helps a woman's body maintain a pregnancy. If progesterone levels get low it can cause miscarriages. I knew of people who had been prescribed progesterone during early pregnancy, but I wasn't really sure why. Now I understand and it sounds like a good idea!
My RE is having me get weekly progeterone levels. My first level was good, so I am not requiring any extra medications, but we'll continue to track it weekly (along with the hCG level). So I'll be having blood drawn every Monday for awhile. Luckily, I have pretty good veins :) For now...
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