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HELP!! Low Beta and Progesterone?
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I went to get my first Beta done on 7-10-11 and my score came back at a 13 
Not completely horrible since it is above a 5 but she said that I more than likely conceived after I thought I did. ( I Had 2 positive ovulation dates) So I had to get another Beta on 7-12-11 and that one came back at an 18 
not the best but it did go up. She said that makes them think that it's just really early but I'm not out of the woods for the possibility of a MC just yet So they are putting me on Progesterone. Has anyone one had this problem or gone through this before? I have been praying a lot and I feel ok in my spirit but some good stories would be nice to hear!! On a side note what are you craving today?? 
Best of luck to everyone here!!
Not completely horrible since it is above a 5 but she said that I more than likely conceived after I thought I did. ( I Had 2 positive ovulation dates) So I had to get another Beta on 7-12-11 and that one came back at an 18 not the best but it did go up. She said that makes them think that it's just really early but I'm not out of the woods for the possibility of a MC just yet So they are putting me on Progesterone. Has anyone one had this problem or gone through this before? I have been praying a lot and I feel ok in my spirit but some good stories would be nice to hear!! On a side note what are you craving today?? Best of luck to everyone here!! March 2012- Dia.gnosed with severe endometriosis which covered both ovaries
May 23, 2012- Laparotomy Surgery to remove Endo, all removed.
June 21, 2012- Positive OPK.
June 23, 2012- Positive OPK.
July 10, 2012- Positive HPT, Beta done that afternoon.
July 11, 2012- Beta 13, Progesterone low.
July 13, 2012- Beta 18, Progesterone low, prescribed progesterone suppositories.
July 16, 2012- Beta tested in the am, Hcg dropped to 12, told to expect a loss.
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Re: HELP!! Low Beta and Progesterone?
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This. GL and keep us posted.
I agree. It sounds like you could either have a chemical pregnancy or a slow starter. I hope your next beta is better.
Mom to 4 wonderful children: T(8), B(6) ,M(3), and A(1)
BFP1: DD1 born April 2011 at 34w1d via unplanned c/s due to HELLP, DVT 1 week PP
BFP3: DD2 born Feb 2013 at 38w4d via unplanned RCS due to uterine dehiscence
This is generally true, but not always. Betas can do really funny things. Here is a thread of hope for you OP. This woman had horrible betas to start, which she lists. She is having her NT Scan today. https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/66773198.aspx
BFP#1 10/1/2011. Our perfect little girl, Her heart stopped @ 12w1d. D&E 11/23/11
BFP#2 3/13/12 Weird CP/Possible EP @ 6w0d
BFP#3 5/28/12 CP @ 5w0d
BFP/WTF#4 10/26/12 CP
BFP#5 12/10/12 EDD 8/23/2013
Sorry let me clarify, my HCG level was 13 and the nurse told me that my Progesterone was low ( she never told me a number) So after the second Beta and low Progesterone she gave me the progesterone suppository. I just got those today and started them this morning and I am on them 2x a day. I have another appt for a Beta on Monday to check my levels.
Thank you for the link!! I will check it out now!
Hang in there!!! How far along are you?
I first had my levels checked at 5w5d. Both my hcg and my progesterone were in the normal range but lower than most. My progesterone was 19 at the time and I forget what my hcg level was. I had them redrawn a few days later and my hcg was up but my progesterone dropped to 12. Multiple times I was told I probably was going to M/C. I was devastated. They started me on an oral progesterone supplement. I was unhappy with the care I received at this office so I switched to another doctor.
She told me not to worry too much and the levels fluctuate. They did an ultrasound (I was 9 weeks at this point) and everything was fine!!!! She told me to stop taking the supplement.
Hang in there!!!!!! Your levels will fluctuate so don't put all your stock in the numbers. I will keep you in my thoughts!!
Wait those numbers are your betas or your progesterone level.
Progesterone will decrease the chance of miscarriage but only if you would miscarry because of low progesterone