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XP: WWYD? Gonal-F and Progesterone

I emailed my RE this morning to see if he wanted me to start taking progesterone again this cycle.  He emailed me back and said that he had hoped that the Gonal-F would get rid of my spotting (which is why I have to take the progesterone).  He said if I wanted to, I could take the progesterone as a precaution.

What would you do in this situation?  I don't really dig taking the progesterone, but I don't want to not get pregnant because I'm not taking it.  I'd also be interested to see if the Gonal-F gets rid of the spotting.

I'm not sure what to do...

Re: XP: WWYD? Gonal-F and Progesterone

  • I have a similar situation Saver.  I don't spot, but my LP is on the short side. Last cycle, my temp dropped 9dpiui and AF arrived 11dpiui.  (I don't even get to test--it is always so short).  I asked my dr. about progesterone and like yours he said I could use it if I want, but he doesn't think it is necessary.

    He thinks my short LP is due more to ovulatory disfunction rather than a low progesterone issue.  (Shouldn't the clomid help with that?  But, I digress.)  I am going to ask for the progesterone. I figure it can't hurt and like you, I sure would hate to not get pregnant b/c of low progesterone when it is easily fixable.  Also, maybe my LP would be long enough then so I could actually POAS!

    Good luck to you!!!!

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  • I hadn't heard the Gonal-F is supposed to take care of spotting.  I thought it was meant to mature follies.  I haven't had a problem with spotting or my LP, but my RE has had me take progesterone every time.  I figure it's not going to hurt, but could definitely help maintain the pg.
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  • The Gonal-F is supposed to mature the follies.  I think what my doctor meant is that it might also have an additional effect on my LP.

    I'm thinking I'll probably take the progesterone.  I hate it, though.

  • Yes we hate the progesterone...but it is good for baby!

    Take the progesterone...are you on the suppositories or the PIO??

     

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    Yes we hate the progesterone...but it is good for baby!

    Take the progesterone...are you on the suppositories or the PIO??

     

    I hope Saver is on the suppositories.  I think she might have a heart attack if she had to have one of the PIO shots.  Aren't those the ones with the really big needles?

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  • Holly & Char - I have pills, thank goodness!  You know you'd be hearing about it if I had to use more needles.  :-)
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