Progesterone/Clomid cycle

Deenie1230

Hi everyone- I'm hoping someone is or has been in the same boat and can offer some feedback. I have PCOS and started clomid CD 5-9 along with progesterone supp about a week after ovulation. However, I'm now two days late and testing negative. They said to give it another week and we'll do repeat labs but I'm not convinced because with both pregnancies (one successful/one loss) I tested fairly early both times. I'm guessing the progesterone is delaying my period? I'm wondering if on the next cycle I should wait on the progesterone until I get a BFP like she originally suggested but I asked her if we could be more aggressive.

Deenie1230

Yes, I was monitored via ultrasound and had one mature follicle and have undergone a panel of labs to rule out other issues but I'm working with my OB.

Trampslikeus

I'll preface by saying I haven't been through this, but yes, progesterone can absolutely alter your cycle.

Deenie1230

My LMP was 5/19 and I ovulated on June 4th. My ultrasound was 5/30 and he said I was about 3 days or so from ovulation.

divinemsbee

I've been on progesterone once and it definitely delayed my period until I got off of it. I was off it for about 2 days before I started bleeding. I was told that next time I take it I should start after O is confirmed and continue until 15 or 16 DPO (my LP is 14 days and I generally don't test early). If I'm testing negative on HPTs at that point then pregnancy is very unlikely and I would have to stop the progesterone to start my period. I imagine if I didn't start within a set number of days after stopping the progesterone my doc might want me to take another urine or blood test to be sure.