1st Trimester

Progesterone Levels??

I received my second Beta levels today. On Monday Beta #1- 12 Thursday Beta#2 -44. I know my hcg is rising and that is a good sign. My progesterone however came back at 8.3. Does anyone know what normal is? It seems to me that 10 is the lowest it should be. Does this indicate miscarriage? Any advice would be greatly appreciated because the doctor will not be calling me about it until Monday according to the nurse!

Re: Progesterone Levels??

  • That does sound a little low to me.  Did your doctor seem concerned or talk about progesterone supplements?  I would ask about it!  But no, this doesn't automatically indicate a miscarriage.  You are still really early, so those levels will hopefully rise as the pregnancy progresses.  If you are concerned, talk to your doctor about your fears :)
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  • I am going to Monday but the doctor wont be calling me until Monday the nurse gave me the numbers over the phone and couldnt say anymore.. So was just seeing if anyone had any more info until Monday. I hate the waiting game. 
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    I am less than 4 weeks along.  I just got off the phone with my doctor's office.  My HCG doubled, but my progesterone is low.  They said as long as I'm not bleeding, it's ok but I need to go on progesterone suppsitories ASAP.
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  • Mine was 8.9 at about 5 weeks. I was put on progestrone because that is low. It doesn't mean that you are or will have a miscarriage. 
  • Thank you!! I am under 5 weeks now. The nurse said it is 8.3 . Hopefully Monday the doctor will prescribe me progesterone suppositories! 
  • delinodelino member
    I wish my levels were at 8.3...I just called doctor back...I'm at 4.1!
    3 ectopic pregnancies (EDD's 1/30/12-tube removed, 6/2/12-methotrexate and 10/2/12-methotrexate)
    IVF and Natural FET resulted in BFN's and a hole in our wallets
    Natural BFP #4 on 9/7/12 gave us our miracle on 5/18/13
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  • I've had two m/c, neither of them they did blood work for. When I got the BFP this time, my doctor sent me right away for blood work, twice in one week. She said that my HCg was going up, but my progesterone was between 7 & 14, so she gave me Prometrium, 200mg/day. I was 4 weeks.

    During the 5th week I was sent for more blood work, Tues & Thurs and my progesterone levels went up from the meds.

    Seems like the Prometrium is working, I went for u/s last Friday and measured 6w/3d. With the last m/c I went for a u/s at 8w and the baby only measured 5wk/3d, so I'm taking it as a positive that everything looked good last week.

    I wouldn't say that low levels automatically mean you're going to have a m/c (and I hope you don't), but I would ask your doctor about getting a Rx for some kind of Progesterone raising meds. From what I read online, progesterone is what sustains the pregnancy before teh placenta is formed to make the progesterone.

    I hope it works out!

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  • ENevENev member

    I had a m/c with my first pregnancy.

    With my son, I had my progesterone level tested around 5 weeks and it was a 6.6. REALLY low. I thought for sure I'd miscarry again. But I was put on supplements and they must have helped because I have a healthy baby boy! Are they going to put you on the supplements?

    I have an appointment Monday to get my progesterone level tested for this pregnancy, too. Better safe than sorry! Good luck! 

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  • Docs like to see levels above 20 for early pregnancy. Mine was 13 and I was put on supplements...now they are in the high 20s/30s. GL.
  • The Doctors secretary called me. She heard from the dr at the hospital and had me come pick up crinone its 4 pre filled applicators of gel that contain progesterone. She said I will just do the 4 and that should do the trick. I will be hearing from the dr monday. Has anyone else used this. I heard a lot of people use suppositories and oral medication but not this gel. 
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