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Should Susten Shot Frequency Be Increased During IVF To Increase Pregnancy Chances?

hii doc.. i just went through IVF treatment. my embryo transfer was on 27th march. for progestrone i am taking 2 cyclogest vaginal tabs 400 mg each and a susten 100mg shot every 4th day. yesterday i got my progestrone levels checked and it came out to be 10.2 my doctor says its less and i should increase the susten shot frequency to alternate day what is ur recomendation.. i am very much worried to let the pregnancy sustain
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Hi.

I do not think there is any harm in increasing the frequency of the susten shot as long as your doctor will continue to supervise you. If the hormones are insufficient, then sustaining the pregnancy becomes very difficult, so correction of hormone levels is very important.

Best wishes.
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Should Susten Shot Frequency Be Increased During IVF To Increase Pregnancy Chances?

Hi. I do not think there is any harm in increasing the frequency of the susten shot as long as your doctor will continue to supervise you. If the hormones are insufficient, then sustaining the pregnancy becomes very difficult, so correction of hormone levels is very important. Best wishes.