question about progesterone

AtoB

After my first betas came in last time I remember the dr saying my progesterone was low (by that point we knew I was miscarrying, no need to go on supplements).  Do most doctors check this automatically after a miscarriage, or should I ask them to tomorrow when I go for my blood draw? 

Thanks in advance, and sorry if this is a dumb question.  I don't know anything and couldn't find out by googling.

attyalice

I would ask for the supps.  A lot of doctors will give it to you as a precautionary measure.... mine did.

 

cindybaf

I'd ask for the progesterone to be checked, and ask for the supplements. They are expensive, but worth it.

AtoB

Thanks!  I'll ask tomorrow.  I'll do anything at this point...trying not to think of $$

jen-dale

abartane:

I would ask for the supps.  A lot of doctors will give it to you as a precautionary measure.... mine did.

 

This. My OB doesn't believe in doing betas unless they are ruling out ectopic, molar or m/c. He did give me the supps when I was worried about having another loss.

erpetdoc

With my first pregnancy, my doctor did a progesterone level with the 2nd beta.  The beta was dropping, and the progesterone was low-ish (9).  So, she told me that when we tried again to get pg, she would put me on progesterone supplementation just after ovulation.  I started progesterone this time at 5 dpo, and continued until yesterday (that's just when I ran out of pills).  Doctor said I could have stopped at 10 weeks at the earliest (way too scared to stop then) or end of first trimester. 

sinisterkat01

My doc was not a big fan of progesterone after O, so I have been without.  But he checked my progesterone at the time of my betas, and all was well.  I would definitely ask for that test to be added to your labs - it's still just one tube of blood!

MrsDiff22

My OB never didnt check, he wanted me to start as soon as I got a BFP as a preventive measure.If it would help ease your mind or you think it could be a problem talk to your Dr. about it. FWIW its not a dumb question either.

BabyRN2009

cindybaf:

I'd ask for the progesterone to be checked, and ask for the supplements. They are expensive, but worth it.

This.  My RE has me on two different supplements, and wasn't even going to check my blood level until I asked.  I take 1 gram of a 10% cream vaginally and also 200mg oral Prometrium daily (stopping both at 14 weeks).  The cost depends on your insurance, both of these cost me $25 each, so not bad at all.  And at least for me the Prometrium costs the same whether I get 10 pills at a time or 60...so I've learned to ask my Dr for a couple months supply at a time!

HTH and GL!!