11dpo beta and low progesterone :(

leneae10

I'm 12dpiui and we know I ovulated the day after the IUI, so I'm 11dpo.  Beta was 120 but my progesterone (already on vaginal supps) was only 8.    She's upping me to 3x per day to bump it back up and I go in Sunday for a repeat beta.  Sono in 2w.

I'm really worried about the low progesterone since I've been supplementing since the IUI. 

JulesDiane

Congrats on a good first beta! FX that your progesterone rises!

8daysaweek

I took oral progesterone so I can't speak from experience but I thought that when you took vaginal suppositories, blood tests weren't really an accurate indication of the progesterone level in your uterus. I believe that because they are taken as suppositories, the progesterone goes directly where it's needed but not necessarily into the bloodstream.

That's what I remember my doctor telling me but I'm sure others will come along soon who know more. T&Ps for a good repeat beta!

behapy2day

I know this isnt really the same, but my first betas, at 12 dpo, showed my progesterone to be a 7.6, My obgyn put me on 100 mg of prometrium, 2x daily/orally, and by my third beta, at 20 dpo, my progesterone went up to a 24.

Just wanted to say Congrats on your BFP, and FX that your P4 goes up!

kpowers982

My progesterone started at 4.3 when I got my BFP, and with the supps went up to 17, which my OB would like higher but is okay with. Hang in there! Your number isn't really that bad.

rock-elle

Hang in there hon, we have our FX for you!!! I hope this looks up for you!

zeitsev

8daysaweek:

I took oral progesterone so I can't speak from experience but I thought that when you took vaginal suppositories, blood tests weren't really an accurate indication of the progesterone level in your uterus. I believe that because they are taken as suppositories, the progesterone goes directly where it's needed but not necessarily into the bloodstream.

That's what I remember my doctor telling me but I'm sure others will come along soon who know more. T&Ps for a good repeat beta!

Coming out of lurking....

I have found this to be true!  With both my losses I had been on oral progesterone and was able to get my number up high in the 40s.  This time around I have been taking it orally 1x a day since 3dpo but then decided to try taking it vaginally since it had been recommended. My progesterone started dropping from 26 to 12 so my doctor upped my dosage to 3x a day. As soon as I started taking my afternoon dose orally my number shot up to 33.  I keep hearing from my doctor and from others that suppositories are better since they deliver right to the source but guess that at least for me it takes having at least one oral dose a day to make the number rise when getting blood work done.  

 

I hope your progesterone rises perfectly!  

 Back in to lurking I go.... 

nuttycoconut

Awesome beta! Congrats. Sorry about your progesterone. Mine started off low too and I thought I was out but then it went way up. Good luck! 

leneae10

Thanks for all the positive stories, ladies!  Dr. Google was not my friend last night.  I had lower p4 with my previous pregnancies, usually under 15, but not this low.  I'm feeling more optimistic.

erpetdoc

Keep up the optimism!!  :-)  Sending good thoughts for a great P4 tomorrow!

ckkgb2001

Mine has stayed low.  I went from pills to supposotories to injections.  BUT we are 15 weeks now.  There IS plenty of hope and available options.  ((hugs)) Hang in there!!!

pamiva1

My OB also told me that when you take suppositories your progesterone will not show an increase in your bloodwork. After putting me on the suppositories he didn't even do additional bloodword. Your betas look great! Stay positive!!