Progesterone question (TMI)

mflowers929

I'm taking progesterone suppositories for the first time this pregnancy and noticed that I have a LOT of cervical mucus. Like 2-3 pads a days worth. I remember I had a lot with DS, but not this much.
Is anyone else taking progesterone and noticed the same thing? I tried to Google, but everything has to do with prepregnancy use

dontcallmeshirley1

Are you sure it's not just the suppository leaking out? That's normal (I was on suppositories with all three of my previous babies)

mflowers929

@dontcallmeshirley1 (your name is awesome btw) I've contemplated that. I put it in and night ans it goes on all day though, and definitely seems like the mucus I remember from when I was pregnant with DS.

chasingroygbiv

Yes, this is how it was for me with my last pregnancy. 

NYTino24

I have had discharge of the outer shell of the suppository, but not really CM. I haven’t had much of that the last few months either since were were doing IF treatments. My bladder doesn’t seem to be doing a great job either. Definitely a challenge as an elementary teacher. 

emki1230

I am on them but haven’t had any discharge or cervical mucus yet.  I have only been on them for a couple days though.

chasingroygbiv

Out of curiosity, when are you guys to stop your progesterone? I inquired about it as I was on it my last pregnancy, but they said this late in the game it wouldn’t make sense and that they recommend discontinuing once a heartbeat is seen. True? I’m reading mixed things... my last doctor had me on them through the 12th week..... 

autumn092020

@chasingroygbiv I’m on progesterone too and I’m pretty sure I’m supposed to continue them until the 12th week, that’s what the doctor said when I got my original prescription, although I haven’t confirmed since I got the positive test

emki1230

I am on them I am on them until 16 weeks when I start the progesterone weekly injections 

mflowers929

I'm on them until 12 weeks as well.

NYTino24

@chasingroygbiv Most people do them until 12 weeks because that’s when the placenta should be taking over. If someone has a history of preterm labor, they might be on them longer.

NessMatthews

Just curious... why are you ladies on progesterone in the first place?  I’ve been making myself all worried that maybe I should consult my dr. about it.  Only because I suspect I have low progesterone bc I’ve always had a short luteal phase.  I might just be being stupid and over analyzing things though. I hope you are all having a good day! 

mflowers929

I have unexplained repeat pregnancy loss, so the doctor is trying everything that might help in the case something does.
I specifically asked for it this go around. My DS was conceived 2-3 weeks after I got my mirena removed so I suggested that I may have had some progestin still in my system which helped support the pregnancy in the early days. He said it couldn't hurt to try

NYTino24

@NessMatthews I have had 3 losses and went through fertility treatments. During my second loss my progesterone was only 4.7 - it’s over 60 now with the supplement. 

clammycolt

I am on progesterone suppossitories at nogjt too and I have noticed some increase in discharge but I think most us just leftover suppository coming out the next day. 

Pregnancy in general though can increase discharge.