Low progesterone levels at 5 weeks pregnant.

Meli B

Hello everyone! I am from the 1st trimester board and I wanted to post this concern here to see if any of you went trough the same thing with success. At 5 weeks 2 days my doctor ran a betas test and my hcg more than doubled which was great but my progesterone levels dropped from 10 to 8. I am going in tomorrow for an u/s and to ask the doctor if he would start me on a progesterone supplement. I asked the nurse practitioner when she called this morning and she sounded as she was against the supplement. Anyhow, have any of you gone through the same thing? Did they start you on progesterone supplement or did you continue without it and have a healthy pregnancy?

I'm a nervous wreck right now because I had a m/c in dec.

mswood1977

I was on Progesterone suppositories until I was 10 weeks pregnant.

I don't know what my progesterone level was before my beta's becasue I started on the supplements before my beta because I went through fertility treatments.  I would definately try to get on supplements as soon as possible.

pathfindermon

I took a supplement until 12 weeks.  I stopped cold turkey at 12 weeks and haven't had any problems.  I was really paniced at first also but it turned out to be no big deal.  The supplements raised my levels and I didn't have any side effects from it.  Good Luck!

MichelleL1118

When I was undergoing fertility treatments with DS, they checked progesterone levels at 7dpo and again at 14dpo with the hCG beta.  If the progesterone was lower than they wanted (anything less than 15) at either of those checks, they immediately started supplements.  I'd definitely talk to the doctor about that.

ATMmom324

I was put on progesterone supplements form 6 weeks to 14 because of low progesterone.  I am not sure why your doctor wouldn't want you on supplements.  That sounds odd.

Meli B

Thank you all so much. You have no idea how much at ease it puts me to read these stories. I hope they start me on it tomorrow and that all goes well.

Congratulations to all of you and may you continue with a H & H pregnancy  

 

Meli B

ATMmom324:

I was put on progesterone supplements form 6 weeks to 14 because of low progesterone.  I am not sure why your doctor wouldn't want you on supplements.  That sounds odd.

The Nurse Practitioner is the one I spoke to and seemed against it but I am going to see the OB tomorrow. That did sound odd to me as well.

tmstephens

I was put on progesterone shots because my levels were low. I am 20 weeks and was recently taken off of them until further notice.

lildevil968

Completely lurking, but with my PG with DD my progesterone level was only a 2. They started me on a heavy dose of progesterone, and my DD is now a happy and healthy 8 year old.

xokell2

My initial progesterone with this pregnancy was 10 and with my miscarriage was only at a 12 at 5 weeks. Both times I was put on progesterone until week 12.

Some physicians are hesitant to start the supplements because the general medical understanding (in lieu of a previous workup indicating it's part of a bigger problem) is that a low prog, more often than not indicates a non-viable pregnancy vs a symtom they can fix to ensure viability. Fortunately my doc figured it couldn't hurt things and so far so good with this pregnancy. Bets of luck to you! 

Eveanyn

I was on progesterone until 13 weeks, and I am almost certain that it's why my baby was able to survive this long. My doctor was fairly sure that my body's inability to produce sufficient amounts of progesterone was the reason I 1) never ovulated, and 2) lost my first baby.

There are creams (paraben-free) that you can get on Amazon if the NP decides she doesn't want to give you progesterone.

pixieprincss

Very stressful. The reason the NP might express hesitation is because it is unclear if progesterone supplementation once a pregnancy is confirmed/established actually has a benefit. The known benefit for its use is starting right after ovulation. I think that early start is so it can help the corpus luteum, which then passes progesterone production over to the placenta by 8 weeks (though some women stay on it until 12 weeks or longer). That said, only women under the care of an RE typically start progesterone pre-BFP, yet many other women (as evidenced above) do take progesterone based on low numbers after a BFP. So, while it may  still be unknown if it actually has a physical benefit, it seems that it has an emotional benefit for moms knowing they are doing everything they can. 

Will they retest you? After all, tests are fallible. 

I hope that your provider has some encouraging words for you and that you have a healthy pregnancy.

eclipselova4eva

I had 3 m/c due to progesterone issues. With this one, I took the pg test even though I honestly thought it would turn out negative. As soon as I saw the positive I called the doctor and he immediately put me on the suppositories and was on them until 10-11 weeks. I'd have to say that without those I wouldn't have carried this baby this long.

MrsT0522

At about 4weeks, my progesterone was at a 3.1, and they wanted it at least a 10. They started me on progesterone suppositories until I hit 12 weeks.

Good luck! 

JordanL1221

stephaniemthomas:

My progesterone was on the low end of normal (10) at about 5 and a half weeks so my OB put my on progesterone suppositories.  I started taking an oral pill originally, but preferred the suppositories.  I would DEFINITELY talk to your doctor about it and not go by what the NP says.  If yours is low then you need a supplement.  I stopped taking it at 12 weeks and have had a perfectly healthy pregnancy so far.  GL!

 

Is that a Shiba? I have one too!

 

OP, I was out on progesterone at 5 weeks, 4 days. 200mg twice a day. I'll let you know later if my levels increased after my blood draw today. Good luck! Oh, and they've made me super tired, that's all.

Meli B

I am happy to say that I went to my OB today and they did an u/s which confirmed everything is right on track and they prescribed Promethium which I have to take every night at bedtime. Thank you all for your responses, you've been incredibly helpful and have helped me relax. Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy and delivery

angO1225

I am currently 5.5 weeks and I was put on Pegesterone at 4.5 weeks. I went in to have a blood test to confirm the pregnancy and all my levels (hcg and pegesterone) came back great hcg236 and pegesterone at an 18. I went back in for more labs 48 hours to see if they were increasing like they should and while my hcg doubled as planned, my pegesterone had dropped to a 12. My doc said although i was still in the "normal" side of things, just as a precautionary measure, she put me on pegesterone suppositories because she didn't like the fact that  my pegesterone levels had dropped. She has me using them all the way through my first trimester.

I go back in tomorrow for more labs after being on the suppositories for a week! Hoping for great news

etoilecesoir

While my HCG levels looked good at 5 weeks my progesterone levels were at 7.4 & then up to 7.8 a few days later. I completely freaked out, but my Naturopath who was running the tests did seem to think anything was amiss. So I started eating lots of raw nuts, beans & lentils and getting Soy Steamers as I read that these are all things that can provide your body with what it needs to produce progesterone. After the results were faxed by my request to my midwife, she immedietly called in a progesterone prescription (suppositories) and had me schedule an ultrasound to rule out ectopic. I am 6 weeks today and I just started the progesterone today. I lost my last pregnancy just about a year ago and it has been a long road to pregnancy. I'm so glad to hear that there are other women who successfully took progesterone.

mmm3v

I had my first u/s on 10/24/12. The dr couldnt see a baby yet, just the sac. She said my HCG levels were fine, but my progesterone levels were a little low. I was put on 200 mg twice a day. I have been feeling kind of buzzed after I take them. Anyone else had these side effects? I am going back to the dr on 10/31/12. I am not sure if they ware going to test levels again. I hope they do so I can see if the HCG level is rising like it should.. This is my first pregnancy. I am hoping I get to see my little white blob on Wednesday! Please let me know if you had these symptoms. I will be takin the pills until 12 or 13 weeks.

LPL3

lildevil968, How many weeks were you when your Progesterone level was 2? I ask because I am 6 1/2 weeks HCG 14,000 Program 5.7. The nurse sounded very somber telling me that my prog was VERY low & would not sustain a fetus below 5. I go back for retest in 2 days & am stressed!