[ldovey83]

Does anyone here use it? I was telling my DH about it and when he went to get his workout drinks at GNC I saw it and it was on sale so I asked him if I could get some.. Of course he flipped out at first at got me upset so I put it back and walked out.. Then when he came to the car he had got it, and I told him that since he upset me cause I never complain about him buying his workout crap, but when I want something that could possibly help me with staying pregnant he throws a fit about it.. I told him even if he isn't serious about trying right now we could atleast use it so if something does happen since we aren't preventing if this is the cause of our miscarriages it might prevent another..

So... My question is does anyone know how to use it???

[ohnicole]

I haven't used it, but have been thinking about trying it since I do get some spotting before AF. KUP on how it goes!

[stargatemommy]

I was also wondering about it... I might try it.

[BeccaM]

I would be curious too. Can you only get it at a GNC store or does any pharmacy or retail store carry it? You mind me asking how much it was?

[ldovey83]

I got it at GNC and it was on sale for 7.50 when it is normally 15.00 dollars. The lady said they mark stuff down when it is a few months for expiration. This expires in Oct.. So that gives me a few months. I did read on it and it says not to get progesterone creams with Wild yam extract cause it isn't real progesterone.. This one I bought has only 5 mg per ounce, and it says to run 1/4 TSP in soft area's (inner thighs, wrists, under arms, abdomen, and neck) twice daily.. It says for premenopausal women use 14 days prior to the first day of menestration.. So I think I am going to try it.. If it turns out to be worthless it's ok I didn't spend much on it.. Never know till you try.

[stargatemommy]

Use it only after confirmed O.... I was on prescribed progesterone tablets and that one thing my OB stressed. It could mess with ovulation if used too early...

[MountainMomma]

I did try it. You are supposed to rub a few TBSP. on sof spots of your body (inner thighs, inside upper arms, bottom of feet, butt...those type areas) 2-3 times a day. I don't know if it does much good though. I didn't notice much change for me, and my RE told me that the over the counter cream is such a low dose that it isn't really going to do much.

One other thing to keep in mind.... a short LP is often associated with low progesterone. Once I met with my RE and started doing more research, I learned that the low progesterone is just a symptom of another problem.... not the actual cause of the short LP. Anytime you suspect a problem it is best to have your doctor do some tests to check a few things and make sure there aren't any hidden problems.

[ldovey83]

I definitely don't have a low LP.. Mine is exactly 14 days.. I just thought I would try something cause that is the only thing I could think of.. I didn't have any problems what so ever with my son except the breech part.. My DH has been taking vitamins again this past month and so have I so I am hoping that our bodies and this progesterone cream might do the trick and we get a sticky baby..

[brandimomof2]

I just used it as directed on my bottle. I think mine was around $20 and got it at Drug Emporium. I only used it one cycle. I have since had the progesterone tested and it was fine so I guess I dont need this.

[Kary♥RN]

I would watch any "over the counter" you get at a health food store. These are not regulated by the FDA, While yes it is a low dose. It is a dose non the less. If you have not had testing, Even though you had your son, other issues could be the problem. If you have no problem with your LP.. You should get blood work done. If your dr puts you on progesterone... than he can monitor you. Progesterone should be started within 24 hours of ovulation.. if thier is an issue. Than is should be stoped on 14DPO if you get a BFN to bring on AF since Progesterone will delay the start of AF. Progesterone will give you pregnancy like syptoms. Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, cramping, dizziness.. these are just a few "pregnancy" like you can experiance. And like Stephanie said... I know I have posted this many many times.. But every time progesterone questions come up.. I like to post it... sine many Dr.. feel that low progesterone does NOT cause m/c.. the m/c causes the low progesterone. While other Dr's.. (like mine) will put you on it.. (if you are medicaly cleared to go on it) "just in case"...... He feels that it can't hurt, just help.. but will only do the 200mg... (will only raise your progesterone slightly) And if thier is a problem with pregnancy... progesterone will delay the start of the m/c. I would say that you should call your Dr to have your levels checked before taking anything over the counter. You don't want to do something that might hurt your chances of concieving. HUGS

Below are some readings on Progesterone and m/c....

Progesterone - Using Progesterone to Prevent Recurrent Miscarriage