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Was anyone else scared to stop progesterone?

kellyrn9956kellyrn9956 member
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My last day of Prometrium is coming up in a little over a week, and I am scared to death to stop. Did anyone have any issues when stopping prog?

Started TTC 2/2009
Started fertility treatments 11/2010
Ovarian dysfunction, LPD, male factor
6 failed medicated IUI's
Pregnant 5/2011 - Miscarriage at 6 weeks due to triploidy
Decided to adopt - 6/2012
SURPRISE! Pregnant without intervention - 7/2012 
Sweet Baby James Born 3/2013
Decided to be "One and Done"

....OR NOT.
Pregnant 12/2018 despite birth control pills
Here we go again...
Due 8/26/19!
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    jillychrisjillychris member
    Yep, I was terrified. My RE wasn't going to double check my prog levels, but I begged and she had me stop and then sent me in for b/w a few days later to help reassure me. Perhaps ask if they can run your levels again...definitely made me feel better knowing I was okay without the supplement!
    2/11 Diagnosis: DOR-AMH .62, LPD and MFI-4% Morph
    IVF #1-July 2011 7/9/11-Started Stims
    7/20/11-ER:No eggs in 4/5 follicles. Left the 5th follie intact and converted to an IUI
    8/3/11-Beta #1=BFN,
    Nov, 2011 BFP #1=m/c at 7 wks 3 days
    11/11-AMH .47, IVF #2 March 2012...or not!! Surprise BFP on 2/19. Beta #1=161. Beta #2 305 Our little miracle girl is on her way! Due Oct 29, 2012
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    kellyrn9956kellyrn9956 member

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    Hell no!  That was the best day of my life.  I smiled ear to ear for days.  

    Lol. I do have to admit that I am interested to see what my energy level and mood do off of these things.

    Started TTC 2/2009
    Started fertility treatments 11/2010
    Ovarian dysfunction, LPD, male factor
    6 failed medicated IUI's
    Pregnant 5/2011 - Miscarriage at 6 weeks due to triploidy
    Decided to adopt - 6/2012
    SURPRISE! Pregnant without intervention - 7/2012 
    Sweet Baby James Born 3/2013
    Decided to be "One and Done"

    ....OR NOT.
    Pregnant 12/2018 despite birth control pills
    Here we go again...
    Due 8/26/19!
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    MelleTXMelleTX member

    Not at all. I was on PIO so I was so ready to be done with those injections. I was on a countdown the last few weeks. I even acted the rebel and skipped my final injection. I just couldn't take it any more.

    By the time you stop the Progesterone, your body is producing so much of it on it's own that what you are adding is the equivalent of spitting in a swimming pool.

    I was just done! 

    Single Mother by Choice. Life didn't work out the way I planned so I did it on my own. IUI #s 1-3, unmedicated = BFN, IUI #s 4-6, 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel = BFN IVF #1: 23R, 20M, 17F. 5 day transfer 2 blasts. 2 Snowbabies BFP 6dp5dt, Beta #1 7dp5dt = 58, Beta #2 9dp5dt = 114, Beta #3 10dp5dt = 187 1st Ultrasound = 5/3, not much to see yet. 2nd Ultrasound = 5/17, TWINS!!! Hospital Bed Rest at 32 weeks due to pre-ecclampsia and severe edema. Audrey Grace, 5lbs9oz, & Lydia Louise, 6lbs, born via emergency c-section on 12/6/12 at 36w1d My IVF Journey
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    uctracy@yahoo.comuctracy@yahoo.com member
    I was scared last time and I am scared this time because of the miscarriage I had 2 1/2 years ago at 10 weeks and the bleeding I had at 10 weeks with my son.   Both times my OB decided to keep me on Prometrium until 12 weeks since it won't hurt anything (although it makes me a little bloated).  She told me that the placenta completely takes over at 12 weeks and I shouldn't worry after that.
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    lovebug33lovebug33 member
    No, those pills made me so dizzy on a daily basis, I did a happy dance when I was done with them. I was also 13 weeks when he let me stop, so I was pretty convinced I was okay at that point!
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    limpetfanlimpetfan member

    Yes, I was terrified.  In fact, I was so terrified that after they had me stop the PIO and checked my levels and the RE felt good about things, I still asked to go on Endometrin 3x/day until 10 weeks.  I'm pretty sure they thought I was crazy, but it made me feel better.  For the record... I'm be willing to bet I would have been fine without the Endometrin.

     

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    racheyt0227racheyt0227 member

    Yeah I am scared to do this! When does your body start taking over?

     

    I am on PIO & obv ready to be done, but it scares me. My RE said I would stop at 8ish weeks & maybe have me on suppositories (just in case until 9 or 10 weeks) I know when they have me stop, they will have me come back 2 days later to check my levels. 


    04/07/11- PCOS Diagnosis w/GYN. Put on Metformin (1500 mgs)
    04/25/11- 1st consultation with RE (Confirmed PCOS & Anovulation)
    05/09/11-HSG-All clear! 05/13/11-SA-Normal. Found out on 2/14/12, low Morph (1%).
    06/17/11-10 days of Clomid (100, 150) No response.
    07/10/11-03/20/12- 5 Injectable (Follistim) IUI cycles; 4 BFN, 1 C/P. (stims ranged from 11 days to 25 days)
    05/28/12-Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. 75 mcg Synthroid.

    IVF with ICSI in June/July 2013 = BFP!. Beta # 1 = 123. Beta # 2 = 252. Due March 25th. Baby boy arrived March 27, 2013!

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    Jenny935Jenny935 member
    Yes, I am scared. Although I am also happy. Very weird! The symptoms don't bother me much, but my spotting flips to pink or red every time I put it in and I am tired of that! Next Friday is the day. But yes, bundle of nerves.
    Married 6/08, TTC 7/09
    MC w/ D&C 3/11 ~ 9.5 weeks
    CP/MC 1/12 ~ 5 weeks
    2 IUI's w/ BFN
    IVF 6/12 ~ 8R, 0F ~ Rescue ISCI gave us 3dt of 2 (6 cell, 9+ cell)
    DS born ~ 3/3/13
    IVF 6/14 ~ Operation Sibling ~ 10R, 5F ~ 5dt of 1 Blast
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    moosegalmoosegal member
    Terrified. I was on suppositories & just stopped Monday. Low progesterone was never an issue for me, so my RE had me on it as a precaution when I got my BFP, but it was still a nice mental security blanket. I have had no symptoms coming off. Good luck & ask for follow up bw if it will help put your mind at ease :)
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    lynn0926lynn0926 member
    I can't wait! It is getting harder and harder to tolerate the PIO. My last injection is on Sept 1, and I can't wait. I will be 12 weeks that day.
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    racheyt0227racheyt0227 member

    imagelynn0926:
    I can't wait! It is getting harder and harder to tolerate the PIO. My last injection is on Sept 1, and I can't wait. I will be 12 weeks that day.

     

    Are they making you wait so long because you have twins or for some other reason? I think mine is having me stop at 8 weeks (which I personally think is too soon-for my comfort)


    04/07/11- PCOS Diagnosis w/GYN. Put on Metformin (1500 mgs)
    04/25/11- 1st consultation with RE (Confirmed PCOS & Anovulation)
    05/09/11-HSG-All clear! 05/13/11-SA-Normal. Found out on 2/14/12, low Morph (1%).
    06/17/11-10 days of Clomid (100, 150) No response.
    07/10/11-03/20/12- 5 Injectable (Follistim) IUI cycles; 4 BFN, 1 C/P. (stims ranged from 11 days to 25 days)
    05/28/12-Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. 75 mcg Synthroid.

    IVF with ICSI in June/July 2013 = BFP!. Beta # 1 = 123. Beta # 2 = 252. Due March 25th. Baby boy arrived March 27, 2013!

    FET #1 - 10/4/14 = BFP!! Beta #1 = 179. Beta # 2 = 499. Due June 22nd.

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    ShaylizShayliz member
    I was too excited to get to the point of stopping progesterone to be scared.. I had no issues going off of it (mentally and physically). 
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    happilyeverafterxohappilyeverafterxo member

    Hey lover :)

    I was very anxious and worried about stopping...I stopped at exactly 11 weeks and it was terrifying, but everything turned out okay. I was only on 50mg suppositories once a day though, so that made me feel a little better.

    I was told that spotting after stopping could be a possibility, but I fortunately didn't experience that.

    I can't believe you are 8 weeks :)<3 You are still in my prayers every day! <3


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    08.2008 | Diagnosed with PCOS
    11.2011 | First appointment with RE
    12.2011 | HSG reveals 100% blockages in both tubes
    02.2012 | Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy to unblock tubes...success!

    { BFP # 1 | April 1, 2012 }
    Jonah Alexander is here! Born 12.07.12 @ 39w3d

    { BFP # 2 | May 22, 2013 }
    Chemical Pregnancy :(

    { BFP # 3 | February 12, 2014 }
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