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TTC after 35
Low progesterone
Hi ladies,
So I just learned that my progesterone is very low which means I didn't ovulate this cycle. It was 0.2 when it should be between 3-15 in the luteal phase. Since I've had two cycles of OPKs that never turned positive, I'm worried that I'm not ovulating at all. So, after a good cry (here at work...awesome), I called and arranged an appointment with the specialist that my OB GYN recommended. It's so frustrating because, if you remember I also have a high prolactin level, endometriosis, and Behcet's disease, oh yeah, and I'm almost 37, so I am just feeling like the cards are stacked against me at this point. I understand that progesterone shots are available and many other options...I guess I'm just coming to the realization that this is going to be a long, arduous process and I'm sad about that. Has any else had this issue and had success with the shots, etc? Anyway, I'm seeing the specialist on 01/03/11, so we'll go from there I guess. Hope you all are well.
Thanks for listening,
K.
m/c at 6 wks 2002
Endometriosis, s/p lap 2009
Behcet's disease, s/p partial vulvectomy 2010
Started bromocriptine to lower prolactin level 2010
Clear HSG 11/2010
DH morphology = 4, rest of SA looked good 01/2011
02/2011 First Clomid 50mg cycle
BFP 03/02/2011
No heartbeat at 10w5d 04/18/2011; D&C 04/23/2011
07/2011 Second Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
08/2011 Third Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
10/2011 First Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
11/2011 Second Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
12/2011 Third Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFFN
01/2012 Fourth Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = ?
Endometriosis, s/p lap 2009
Behcet's disease, s/p partial vulvectomy 2010
Started bromocriptine to lower prolactin level 2010
Clear HSG 11/2010
DH morphology = 4, rest of SA looked good 01/2011
02/2011 First Clomid 50mg cycle
BFP 03/02/2011
No heartbeat at 10w5d 04/18/2011; D&C 04/23/2011
07/2011 Second Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
08/2011 Third Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
10/2011 First Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
11/2011 Second Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
12/2011 Third Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFFN
01/2012 Fourth Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = ?
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Re: Low progesterone
TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:41 and BRCA1+, DH:46
DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
DE IVF #2 2/13 BFP/Beta hell: m/c 5w6d
CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
DE IVF #3 1/14 ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d
DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!
K & K born 11/21/14 at 38wks 4 days
SAIF/PAIF Welcome
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In an effort to make you feel a little bit better let me just say that for me low progesterone was a relatively easy fix once detected. There is the possibility that finding this out is actually great news because there could be a simple solution. For me I was put on suppositories and I know others who were just given an oral medication to take daily. Getting some sort of diagnosis is a very big step. I've been at this a really long time so I know there are ups and downs and it's tough to stay positive. I'm sorry you are having a down moment right now, but having a tratment plan is a great thing to look forward to.
Good Luck and I hope you feel better, I know how tough it can be this time of year.
Sarah
I just wanted to say good luck. Half the battle in TTC is knowing what is wrong (or what can help get you pregnant) so that is good.
I have a feeling I may also have low P4 so I am starting bloodwork next cycle.
good luck to you!
DS born via unplanned C-section at 40w6d
KZ - I too am on Progesterone suppositories - it's really no biggie. Your Dr. will put you on a schedule as to when to use them. The only thing that sucks with them is that they are a little messy but it's worth it! Once I went on those my progesterone was completely normal. I also have elevated prolactin levels but still ovulate - so it my depend on how high your levels are. They may put you on Clomid which will help you ovulate on a regular basis. I know it looks like the deck is stacked but looks like there might be a few simple things they can do to get you preggo.
Good luck!
Totally agree! I really felt like I was making progress about finding out what's up when we started going to the RE. At 41 I'm really glad not to be wasting time. We're all this together...it can be a long and frustrating road so lean on us! -Pix
Endometriosis, s/p lap 2009
Behcet's disease, s/p partial vulvectomy 2010
Started bromocriptine to lower prolactin level 2010
Clear HSG 11/2010
DH morphology = 4, rest of SA looked good 01/2011
02/2011 First Clomid 50mg cycle
BFP 03/02/2011
No heartbeat at 10w5d 04/18/2011; D&C 04/23/2011
07/2011 Second Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
08/2011 Third Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
10/2011 First Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
11/2011 Second Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
12/2011 Third Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFFN
01/2012 Fourth Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = ?