Come in of you had HGC/Progestrone Checked

Julybaby09 · September 2009

What were your numbers at 4 weeks pregnant? Mine are low at 46 for HGC and 10.6 for progesterone (I am going in tomorrow for the 2^nd blood draw). They want me to go on prometrium, but I went on that last time and I am afraid that it prolonged the inevitable (us losing a baby at 20 weeks). Thoughts??

futureevans · September 2009

Mine was 23 and progesterone 10.8. I got put on progesterone after that.

AB&TB · September 2009

A lot of people report really high HCG numbers for 14dpo (4wks). Mine were an average 96. As long as your numbers double within 72 hours, things could be good. I am not sure about the prometrium/progesterone supps. I have always heard that if you are going to m/c then the progesterone wouldn't stop that from happening. Maybe ask your doc about your concerns? Good luck!

mrshutch · September 2009

Looks like HCG was 49 and progesterone was above 51(no clue why it was so high, but apparently it wasn't a problem to have it high- I was worried). So sorry about the prometrium dilemma- I don't have any experience but I know many others on here do. Best wishes!

ENev · September 2009

Ugh, that's tough to think about ....

Hcg levels don't mean much - it's the doubling that matters. When will you get it drawn again?

My progesterone was only a 6.6 at 20 dpo or 4 weeks pregnant (it was day 30 of my cycle - I conceived on day 10) I went on suppositories 2x/day right away and it did the trick.

I definitely wouldn't decline the supplements since a lot of people have success with them. Good luck to you.

lovesinthehouse · September 2009

My #s are in my siggy.

Definitely go on the progesterone supps. I really don't think it "prolonged the inevitable" last time. I was always under the impression that a decent progesterone level was more important in the first trimester, and you stop taking the supplements around 13 weeks.

surfergirl28 · September 2009

Mine were 390 at 14dpo, and 1,053 at 16dpo. But it's not about your HCG number, it's about whether or not it doubles in 48 hours, so the second HCG number is what you'll want to pay attention to.

Also, my progesterone numbers were 16, then 14. I pushed for Prometrium. By the looks of your sig, I don't think the progesterone supps prolonged the inevitable since the loss was due to a chromosomal issue. Assuming there are no chromosomal issues this time, extra progesterone wouldn't hurt.

Good luck!!

irishbaby0708 · September 2009

Mine are in my signy and my 1st draw was 37.6 and i was 3 weeks 5 days at the time. I was on progestrone up till 11 weeks and all is fine. I see in your signy that your baby had Triploidy that isn't becasue of Progestrone. Talk to your Dr about your concerns. I'm sorry for your loss. Best of luck to you.

WearingRed · September 2009

First let me give you a lesson in why I think taking progesterone during the 1st tri. couldn't have been the reason you lost your baby at 20 weeks.

You take the progesterone becuase your body isn't producing enough on its own, and by 12 weeks the baby takes over. So if you taking progesterone was the only thing keeping baby alive you would loss the baby at 12 or 13 weeks not 20.

Second Check out BetaBase.com. Remember 14 DPO is what is considered 4 weeks pregnant. And that As long as your doubling in at least 72 hours you have a viable pregnancy (this is what most doctor believe).

Today you are pregnant, Celebrate! And wouldn't you be kicking yourself if you lost this baby too then found out one day that if you had only taking progesterone again this time you could have had your sticky baby. Stop punishing yourself for your past, try to think of what your future holds. I think your future holds this baby, and wouldn't you do anything for your baby.

jacse007 · September 2009

My HCG was 535 but that number means NOTHING!!! You just need to see that number doubling, so you'll know more when you have your second draw. My progesterone was 10. They have me on prometrium and are not worried at all. My baby is healthy with a strong heartbeat (saw that at 8 weeks). The progesterone helps the body not reject the baby. You take the supplements through the first trimester. After that, I think the sac takes over. Progesterone isn't that important after the 1st trimester, or so I gathered. This is why women will take it through 10-13 weeks and then they don't have to take it anymore.

hollyg8407 · September 2009

I don't remember my numbers, sorry. They doubled and that is all that mattered to me. My OB put me on prometrium after my last loss without testing me. She told me it could only help. I credit it to helping me be the most pregnant I've ever been.

When I asked my OB your question she said taking progesterone will not keep a pregnancy that has other issues besides low progesterone levels. It will only help keep a pregnancy that would have failed due to low progesterone levels.

Julybaby09 · September 2009

Thanks ladies. I am just scared, as I am sure most of you are also. I am going to take it, and pray my numbers are doubling (something they never did the first time around)!!!

mybobble · September 2009

hgc was 238 and progesterone was 20.5 I believe.

I started progesterone right after my et so I think that may have helped.

MrsGhappilyeverafter · September 2009

My HCG was also 46 and my prog. was 13.4. On my second draw, they were 86 and 15.

SPC2007 · September 2009

Mine are in my siggy. The first one is at 14dpo.

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