Totally understand why you're not fully at ease even after seeing the doctor, spotting in early pregnancy is so unsettling, and it's natural to want more answers. From what I've generally heard, dosages do vary quite a bit: some OBs prescribe 200mg once daily orally, while others go up to 200mg twice daily (every 12 hours), especially if blood tests show levels are on the lower side around 7 weeks. A friend of mine was actually put on the vaginal route instead of oral, around 400mg, which some doctors prefer because absorption is more direct to where it's needed, though a few mums found that route less convenient to manage daily. The honest trade-off is that there's no single standard dose, so it really does depend on what your actual progesterone levels show on a blood test, which is worth asking your doctor to run if they haven't already. Do push for a referral to an OB or maternal-foetal specialist if your current doctor isn't doing blood work, you deserve that peace of mind, especially with breastfeeding in the mix too.
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