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.

Review dates

Reviewed: 10 November 2022

Next review: 10 November 2025

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.

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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.

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Taking progesterone in early pregnancy

The PRISM trial - bleeding in early pregnancy and miscarriage

Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year, say experts