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I have a fever just short of 101 Fahrenheit today, and I'm concerned that it might be because I'm taking too many progesterone-enhancing things. I'm taking progesterone cream about 1/8 tsp twice a day, 40 mg of B6, and Vitex tea twice a day. I normally have okay progesterone levels on tests, but I have several days of spotting before my period, which I am trying to stop. (I have endometriosis that's been surgically removed). I am 7 days past ovulation right now, so I'm afraid to stop taking anything as there is always a chance I could be pregnant. Should I be concerned about the fever? It's causing serious body aches. Thanks for your help!

Melissa

Hi Melissa,

I have never heard of anyone getting a fever from progesterone use. Are you getting sick? How are you doing now? The amount you are taking looks ok.

Are you trying to reduce the effects of endometriosis by using Progesterone?

Here is a general guide to progesterone use and endometriosis:

Progesterone for endometriosis

If you have endometriosis, Dr. John Lee recommends using progesterone from days 8 to 26 of your cycle, to reduce the effects of estrogen on the body (estrogen stimulates endometrial growth). Take a short week off to refresh your receptor sites. He has had success with this controlling symptoms within six months. Once the outbreaks of endometriosis are tolerable reduce the usage to days 12 till menstrual cycle.


Let us know how you are doing.

Dalene