Progesterone levels

katedalonzo

Hi everyone. I have PCOS and my doctor sent me for progesterone tests, and I just got my results today. Day 20 was 2 and day 27 was 1.8. So I didn't ovulate. Frustrating. Anyone else in the same boat?

bsckgb7

Are you temping to confirm ovulation?  Maybe you have long cycles and haven't ovulated yet.  

styler91

Hello! 

I have PCOS as well... some cycles I dont ovulate, and others I usually ovulate late in my cycle (usually around CD28 or later). So it is possible that you just haven't O'd yet... 

I recommend tempting so you can see what your cycles are doing and if you are even O'ing at all..

juliehollz13

Yep! My progesterone was 1.4 last month - i kept testing with OPK's and never got a positive. Had a 48 day cycle. 

katedalonzo

My doctor is supposed to call me today and hopefully send me for more tests. This is my 3rd cycle off BC and I just really want it to happen naturally.

bsckgb7

katedalonzo said:

My doctor is supposed to call me today and hopefully send me for more tests. This is my 3rd cycle off BC and I just really want it to happen naturally.

Third cycle? It can EASILY take 90 days for your cycles to regulate after BC.  Even longer depending the BC.  I would slow waaaay down.  What kind of BC were you on and how long where you on it for?

Bababatty

bsckgb7 said:

katedalonzo said:

My doctor is supposed to call me today and hopefully send me for more tests. This is my 3rd cycle off BC and I just really want it to happen naturally.

Third cycle? It can EASILY take 90 days for your cycles to regulate after BC.  Even longer depending the BC.  I would slow waaaay down.  What kind of BC were you on and how long where you on it for?

QBF

Since she has PCOS, it seems likely that her doctor is being proactive if he/she is sending for tests.

ETA QBF

katedalonzo

Doctor called me today and bumped my appointment from mid December to next week to start a schedule.
I was on Dianne 35 for only 3 months to help with the pcos, and prior to that I was on Alesse the year before, stopped in January.
We will see what happens. But I just can't stand the fact that my hormones are so out of sync.

smfeuro

Like PP said, it can take a while for your body to regulate itself after BC. Your progesterone seems really low to me. That's where you and your doctor should deffinitely start when he/she suggests testing. Last cycle when I had my blood drawn, progesterone level was a 10 and my RE told me that he still thought that was low. Maybe it's just your body regulating itself but it could be your PCOS. I'm not a doctor so I don't know but I would deff wait and see what your doc says.

sorarose

It's good that your doctor seems to be monitoring this, but I would definitely be temping if you aren't already. That way, you will have a better idea of where you O in your cycle. I have always had long cycles and can O anywhere from around CD26 to CD 36. Good luck!

goldie987

I just came off BCP and, based on recommendations from here, started temping and I'm so glad I did. If I wasn't I would be so stressed as to what my body was doing, knowing I am doing all I can from home to keep track of the situation is really a comfort.

Sorry I can't help out more than that, best of luck with the doc and getting your body back on track!