My progesterone levels have been fluctuating over the past few weeks, anywhere from a 19 to a 10.3. Yesterday was when I got the 10.3, and my dr said not to worry, but of course, I worried and called her back and left a message expressing my concern.
This morning, she said she's not concerned about my levels, but as a precautionary measure, she prescribed me Prometrium, 200mg/day, pill-form/oral.
Anyone else taking these right now? Please share any tips or info.
Re: Anyone else taking Prometrium (orally)?
Hey, Meghan. Thanks for responding! Do you mind if I ask if they've increased your levels so far? Also, is there a reason your dr chose oral instead of vaginally? Sorry to be a pest.
I am ~ I take (2) 100 mg pills a day. I've been on it for 5 weeks now and so far, so good. I take it at 9:30 am/pm. I commute so I make sure I take it when I know I am at work and than right before bed.
Not sure if it has magnified my symptoms or not, but all seems to be progressing well ~ my OB said she will keep me on it for the entire first timester.
Good luck!
I've taken prometrium during past pregnancies (including the one with my son.) When I first started taking it it made me very sleepy. It can also make you nauseous. If the side effects are too much, try inserting it vaginally.
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Thanks so much for responding! I'm going to start taking them tonight, and my next dr's apt is on Tuesday...so I'll let you know how my prog numbers look then.
My doctor prescribed 200mg (orally) daily for me because my number was borderline low (17.9) and she said it wasn't hurting anything by taking them. I take them about an hour before bed and I usually have no problem falling right to sleep. I've read those that take them during the day feel like they are drunk. One thing I have noticed is that I have been waking up every morning between 4-5 and toss and turn until my alarm goes off, and I didn't have this problem until I started taking the pills.
BFP #2: 7/23/14 - MC: 8/28/14
BFP #3: 2/22/15 - MC: 3/3/15
BFP #4: 5/20/15 - Stick baby stick!!!