Progesterone Shots to Prevent Preterm Labor

Discussion in 'Pregnancy Help' started by kristenlee5, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. kristenlee5

    kristenlee5 Well-Known Member

    I went into preterm labor with my first set of twins and my dr has suggested I try progesterone shots starting about 16 weeks to try to prevent preterm labor again. I am pregnant with twins again. Did anyone do these? I haven't been able to find any significant reasons not to, but just wondering if anyone had personal experience.
     
    kristenlee5, Feb 16, 2012
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  2. summerfun

    summerfun Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    I have not, but my next door neighbor used them for her 3rd and 4th pregnancy. Her first 2 babies were premature, so her OB recommended them for her 3rd and 4th pregnancy. They worked for her too her 3rd baby was born at 39 week and her 4th at 40 weeks. :good:
     
    summerfun, Feb 16, 2012
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  3. MusicalAli

    MusicalAli Well-Known Member

    I haven't used them for pre-term labor (only to supplement low progesterone and hopefully reduce miscarriage) but it's commonly used by my doctor to treat PTL.
     
    MusicalAli, Feb 19, 2012
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  4. betha

    betha Well-Known Member

    Hi, I was on BR from 24-36 weeks. I had almost no cervix left, but lasted much longer than they predicted. If I was pregnant, I would do it again. GL!

    ETA-I had weekly shots from 25-34 weeks
     
    betha, Feb 19, 2012
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