At 7 weeks of pregnancy, progesterone level is 6.8 ng/mL with vaginal bleeding—do I need progesterone shots for fetal protection?
Sep 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
At 7 weeks of pregnancy, normal progesterone levels should range between 20 ng/ml and 30 ng/ml. A level of 6.8 ng/ml falls below this range, especially when accompanied by bleeding, which typically requires progesterone injections to support the pregnancy. Progesterone is a steroid hormone primarily produced by the placenta and corpus luteum, and it plays a key role in maintaining pregnancy.
At 7 weeks of pregnancy, the normal progesterone level should be between 20 ng/mL and 30 ng/mL. A level of 6.8 ng/mL falls below this range, especially when accompanied by bleeding, which typically requires progesterone injections to support the pregnancy.
Progesterone is a steroid hormone primarily produced by the placenta and corpus luteum, playing a key role in maintaining pregnancy. Low progesterone levels may lead to an unstable endometrium, resulting in bleeding. Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is one of the common signs of threatened miscarriage.
In such cases, progesterone injections (such as injectable progesterone) can help increase progesterone levels, stabilize the endometrium, reduce bleeding, and improve the chances of a successful pregnancy continuation.
However, it's important that the use of progesterone injections be guided by a physician, with dosage and treatment duration adjusted according to individual circumstances.
In addition to progesterone injections, pregnant women should also ensure bed rest, minimize physical activity, avoid excessive fatigue and emotional stress, and maintain a healthy diet.
