Can progesterone tablets be given to check pregnancy?

Question

My period is delayed by 10 days and the doctor mentioned progesterone tablets to me. I got a bit confused, are these given to bring period or to check something about pregnancy? didnt fully understand in the rush. can anyone clear this?

Khushi Joshi · Answer

No, use a pregnancy kit or blood test for that. Progesterone is a different thing, ask your doctor.

Ekta Bajaj · Answer

Because of irregular periods my doctor gave me progesterone to trigger my period, not to test pregnancy. They are two different things. If you might be pregnant, do a test first before any tablet.

Manjusha Unni · Answer

No, those tablets are not a pregnancy test. Pregnancy is confirmed by hCG in urine or blood. Progesterone has other uses and should only be taken if a doctor prescribes it for you.

Lata Shroff · Answer

Please dont take progesterone on your own to test anything, thats not how it works and self dosing can be risky. A simple test kit or blood test confirms pregnancy. Always let the gynac decide on hormone tablets.

Mandira Chauhan · Answer

Progesterone tablets dont check pregnancy, they are usually given to support a pregnancy or to bring on a delayed period in some cases. To confirm pregnancy its a urine test or blood beta hCG. My doctor explained this clearly when she prescribed mine.