How to increase low levels of progesterone during pregnancy?

Dr Abha Majumdar
Head, Centre of IVF & Human Reproduction,
Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: What are the consequences of low levels of progesterone during pregnancy and what is the safest way to increase the progesterone level?

A:Low progesterone may lead to the risk of abortion and the best way to increase its levels are by using micronised vaginal pessaries two to 3 times daily.