progesterone

shannon.texas · June 2012

So upset right now! Would love to hear if anyone else has exp this or know what means...my OB just called and left msg that prog. level "adequate" but wants them higher. so she wants me to take supplements.

i just want a healthy baby...i it is not meant to be or if there are chromosomal issues then should i really be taking this supplement??

jobiann · June 2012

There wasn't any negative side effects for me...I took them for four weeks. So I was more than happy to take them. I had the suppositories...which are a little annoying to insert, and just be sure to wear a panty liner to avoid any messes.

I'm not sure the progesterone prevents chromosomal issues, I thought it had more to do with the formation of the placenta...but I'm not a doctor and to be honest I didn't ask for a ton of details on it. So if someone can verify, please do so.

Allycat11 · June 2012

It is up to you, if you are uncomfortable with taking progesterone supplements, don't take them. However, many women benefit from taking them during first tri and go on to have successful pregnancies with healthy babies.

Allycat11 · June 2012

jobiann:
There wasn't any negative side effects for me...I took them for four weeks. So I was more than happy to take them. I had the suppositories...which are a little annoying to insert, and just be sure to wear a panty liner to avoid any messes.

I'm not sure the progesterone prevents chromosomal issues, I thought it had more to do with the formation of the placenta...but I'm not a doctor and to be honest I didn't ask for a ton of details on it. So if someone can verify, please do so.

I was trying to figure out how to word this as well. As far as I am aware, low progesterone does not mean your baby has a chromosomal issue, it has more to do with sticking and growing (super technical terms, I know). Helping with formation of the placenta sounds right to me but I could be wrong.

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · June 2012

I was prescribed vaginal suppository supplements from the day of my BFP to 12 weeks. He never checked my progesterone levels, just gave me the script because of my loss history as a precautionary measure. I just stopped using them on Wednesday. Many of us have taken supplements either orally or vaginally, and it seems to be pretty common.

Taking the supplement will not prevent a baby with a chromosomal abnormality from miscarrying, it will just give your body the time it needs to attempt to give the baby time to "stick" properly.

LovinTim912 · June 2012

My levels are low as well and I take the suppositories. I hate them, but I want a healthy baby so I continue. The most annoying thing is what gets left behind..... Yuck. But, like everyone said, if this will keep my baby sticky, then I do it.

hewitta · June 2012

I am pregnant with our 3rd baby and have the same problem the low progestrone levels only im taking injections twice a week until they go up to where they are suppose to be, which nurse said at 25 mine was like 10. It hurts but well worth it, i just want a healthy baby since we miscarried in april. leave comments or anything i would be happy to talk with you.

shannon.texas · June 2012

thank you all for your posts!! you all have made me feel better! i just wish i hadn't missed the dr's call.

how do i add a new pregnancy?

MSUMamaof2 · June 2012

I've taken progesterone during each of my pregnancies. Both of my boys were fine. We didn't take my progesterone levels this time around yet, but my OB put me on it as a precaution seeing as how I took it during the last two pregnancies. I take the oral form, Prometrium, 200mg 1x/day. I also take it at night because it makes you sleepy (or can).

If your OB tells you to take it, do it. Yes

glperczak · June 2012

I am taking progesterone supplements right now. My levels weren't rising as fast as they should have been, but since I've been taking them (about 2-3 weeks now?) my doctor said my levels look great. I was upset when she called and told me my levels were low, and I asked her if that meant that something had happened or was going to. She said absolutely not, and that some women just don't produce enough on their own.

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