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Expired Progesterone - Should I take?

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5unshine · 09/08/2025 05:06

Hi all,

I am currently just under 6 weeks pregnant but had slight spotting last week, so was referred to EPU today.
I have a history of 2 miscarriages followed by one successful pregnancy, and I was prescribed progesterone during that pregnancy. I was hoping to be given progesterone today, however they said that it was too early too see anything and I will need to return in 7-10 days and if a heartbeat is found I can be given progesterone again.
The annoying thing is that I go on holiday in 8 days so they decided that it’s best to wait until after holiday to have the scan, which I accepted at the time, but now I’ve been thinking about it I am worried I could miscarry in between now and then without the progesterone! As my unsuccessful pregnancies seemed to end around the 7 week mark. I called them and ask to be seen before holiday and they refused to rebook me in before I go.
I really don’t know what to do. Should I call back again Monday and insist? Or should I just wait?
Also, I have some left over progesterone from last successful pregnancy, but it is 8 months over the expiry date. What would be the implications of taking that? It sounds crazy and not something I would usually consider, but I feel so desperate!

OP posts:
Unacceptablay · 09/08/2025 05:43

I'd take it. I'm pretty sure I did take expired progesterone whilst waiting for an appointment last pregnancy!

5unshine · 09/08/2025 09:04

Unacceptablay · 09/08/2025 05:43

I'd take it. I'm pretty sure I did take expired progesterone whilst waiting for an appointment last pregnancy!

Thanks for the info! I am incredibly tempted. How long did you take it for out of curiosity? X

OP posts:
Unacceptablay · 09/08/2025 10:33

I took it from 3dpo until 14 or 15 weeks, when I got sick of the mess and stopped cold turkey 🤣

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