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Update and questions about progesterone levels

My doc always orders a blood draw to check progesterone levels one week after IUI to make sure that I ovulated. After my last IUI my level was 10.45. According to the reference chart, that confirms that I ovulated because post-ovulation levels are 10-25. I had another IUI last week, got my blood drawn yesterday, and my progesterone results this time was 28! That seems like quite a difference, but I'm not very knoweldgable about progesterone levels. Can they vary dramatically from cycle to cycle?

I would like to think that it's an indicator that I'm pregnant, but I am doubting that. Today I am 8dpo and I don't feel pregnant at all. So I'm wondering what else it could mean.

I am thinking that since this result was almost 3x my last one and it exceeded the 10-25 guide they gave (albeit only slightly) might mean something. But what if they just fluctuate a lot? Am I grasping at straws here?

What have your levels been like?

Re: Update and questions about progesterone levels

  • High progestrone normally indicates a 'stronger' ovulation.  Mine varied quite a bit from cycle to cycle...by far my highest was on both of my pregnancy cycles.  So while its not a good indication of being pg - a good number is a good start to getting there.

    I'm hopeful for you!

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  • Thanks! After doing a little more digging around on the internet, I think maybe my numbers were so much higher this time because I ovulated two follicles instead of just one. From what I read, that can increase the progesterone level.
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  • I have not had a draw for pregesterone levels checked before, so I don't really know ANYTHING about it.  You may be grasping at straws, but maybe not.  We all do it, grasp to as many straws as you need.  I really hope it is a good sign.  FX!
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    Thanks! After doing a little more digging around on the internet, I think maybe my numbers were so much higher this time because I ovulated two follicles instead of just one. From what I read, that can increase the progesterone level.

    Yes - its a very good indicator of that (which ovulating 2 vs 1 always increases your chances!).  I know my numbers were drastically different on the cycle I ovulated two

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    I just wanted to say good luck, i know the cycle we did IUI and i had my progesterone tested it was high, can't remember the number though, darn it.  But i guess it could be b/c i ovulated 2 eggies but i also got my bfp that cycle so you never know!!  and i cried continuously b/c i just knew the IUI didn't work, i was dead wrong!  GL!!!!!!!! 

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    I just wanted to say good luck, i know the cycle we did IUI and i had my progesterone tested it was high, can't remember the number though, darn it.  But i guess it could be b/c i ovulated 2 eggies but i also got my bfp that cycle so you never know!!  and i cried continuously b/c i just knew the IUI didn't work, i was dead wrong!  GL!!!!!!!! 

    Yep, this is about where I'm at right now. Today is 10dpo and I have no symptoms at all. I hope that things turn out the same way for me as they did for you. Thanks for the encouragement!

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  • Are you on progesterone suppositories or PIO? If not....that level would make me think pg too!

    I hope so!!!! 

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