National Survey Shows Most Women Are Not Satisfied With Their Progesterone Treatment
(cz) According to a nationwide survey of 350 women conducted on the American Fertility Association (AFA) Web site, few women undergoing an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatment for infertility, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), realize that as they approach the finish line comes another treatment — progesterone supplementation. This extra boost of progesterone, which supports embryo implantation and early pregnancy, is extremely important for a successful pregnancy. The survey, Progesterone Therapy: The Patient Perspective, was supported by an educational grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals.
“Progesterone supplementation is a rigorous process that women in ART treatments must undergo for up to 10 weeks to improve their chances of pregnancy,” said Pamela Madsen, AFA Executive Director. “One clear and disturbing conclusion from the survey is that there should be far more dialog between patients and their doctor about this critical aspect of treatment and the various therapy choices.” more…
From: »EARTHtimes« (Press release)