Anyone have low progesterone before pg?

goodgollie

I just found out that I have slightly low progesterone levels.  They were 7.9 9 dpo.  My ob thinks these are fine and isn't going to supplement.  Most everything I've read and from girls on the ttc boards have been supplemented with anything less than 10.  Just wondering if anyone got pg with a history of  lower levels.  I'm thinking about getting a second opinion.  I've also already had one m/c.  I don't want another.

RileyGrace

My P4 was only 2.34 at my first beta at 14dpo, I was already on supps twice a day.  I'm now 8 weeks.

It's best to supplement, but it's possible to get pregnant without.  If you're not comfortable with your Dr's plans, you should find a new Dr.  I'd suggest an RE after a year of trying.

GL

JustOne

Mine was 9.1 at 7 dpo, and I was put onto supplements.  My RE said that they wanted over 10, and while 9.1 was close it was not over.  I have been on supplements since then.  When I got my BFP and had my first beta at 13 dpo, my progesterone was 29.2.  I was told that I will stay on the supplements through week 7, but I have seen some on here that are taking them through the end of the first tri.  Good Luck.

staycee

mine was 5.31 at 6dpo.   I'm on supps for every LP and first trimester

Missbollinger

I didn't have a level drawn before I got my BFP but from what I know about P4 levels it isn't expected to be above 10 until AFTER a BFP or conception.  However if you look at my levels you will see they are still significantly low even with supplementation from 5w5d to 12w.  As far as we know we have a healthy baby in there from last week's NT scan.

HTH 

krissie92682

My progesterone 5dpiui was 8.1 and i was supplemented with endometrin and i am staying on it until at least 12 weeks.

sbartschke

At my confirmation appointment my P4 level was 12.4, my dr. wants to see it at 20 for pregnancy, I am on prometrium. I would get a second opinion if you are not 100% comfortable with your Dr's advise.

goodgollie

Thank you so much girls.  You've been very helpful. Its good to know that my levels haven't KEPT me from getting pregnant.  I think I'm going to wait to see what my estrogen and FSH come back as on cd3 and really discuss things with my ob then.  She's usually very open to talk with me and try things.  I just want to know why she wants to hold on it.  I mean, if it might  help, why not do it, right?

nickcrazy16

I had my P4 levels draw at 5dpo(couldnt go on 7dpo) and my level was 8. They immediately put me on vaginal progesterone suppository which i have to stay on until my first u/s which by then i think i will be 6-7 wks and based on my u/s she will make the decision on wether to keep me on  them or not. Like previous posters said, if you dont feel comfortable with your dr's decision, get a 2nd opinion. GL

scout426

My p4 level before I got my bfp was never more then a 3.  As soon as I got my bfp they put me on supplements.  My numbers went up for a week but then dropped back down so now I do injections and most likely will until after 32 weeks. 

fun9

With my first pregnancy my progesterone level was 8, so I took progesterone supplements until about 14-16 weeks. The rest of the pregnancy was healthy and my DD is now a healthy toddler!

With this pregnancy, I am only 4 weeks but my progesterone came back at 4. So I am back on 200mg of Prometrium. My HCG is going up, so I am hoping everything will work out.

 ETA: Sorry, I just realized that you were talking about progesterone levels prior to getting pregnant. My response above is referring to my progesterone levels after BFP. The first pregnancy my levels were taken around 6 weeks, second pregnancy they were taken around 4 weeks. Sorry for the confusion!