I am 18 weeks pregnant and my doctor is now weaning me off progesterone cream

Hi Catherine,

I am 18 weeks pregnant and my doctor is now weaning me off the progesterone cream prescribed during the first trimester.

For my peace of mind, I’d like to continue with it. Can you give me any advice?

Thanks,
Holly

Dear Holly,

Your doctor is quite right to be weaning you off your progesterone at this stage of your pregnancy. Your body is now producing so much progesterone of its own from the placenta that the small quantity (relatively speaking) that you can apply to your skin is but a small drop in the ocean coming from inside you.

There is no benefit to be had from spending your hard earned cash on the cream now. Much better to focus on Magnesium Zinc, Selenium, and Omega 3 fatty acid intake.

All the best for the rest of your pregnancy and the delivery.

Yours
Dr Philip B Stowell