Early pregnancy bleeding and progesterone - a guide to download
Progesterone treatment may prevent a miscarriage if you are bleeding in early pregnancy (before 12 weeks) and have had a miscarriage before.
If you are bleeding, download this guide to progesterone treatment and take it with you to see your healthcare professional.
If you are bleeding, download this guide to progesterone treatment and take it with you to see your healthcare professional.
Review dates
Reviewed: 01 June 2023
Next review: 10 June 2026
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Read more about 'Taking progesterone in early pregnancy'
Taking progesterone in early pregnancy
Progesterone is a hormone that plays an important role in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy. -
Read more about 'The PRISM trial - bleeding in early pregnancy and miscarriage'
The PRISM trial - bleeding in early pregnancy and miscarriage
The PRISM trial investigates whether progesterone can reduce the risk of miscarriage in women who have vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy. -
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Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year, say experts
New research has revealed the benefits of giving progesterone to women with early pregnancy bleeding and a history of miscarriage.
