How Long Can Progesterone Be Taken?

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015

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Tue, 6 Oct 2015 Answered on

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : is progesterone safe for how long. I use it to beat mild depression

Answered by Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Don't take now

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about progesterone.

Progesterone can be taken for first 3 month of pregnancy.It should not be taken daily.

Please see a psychiatrist for medicines to counter depression.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar