Did anyone take Progesterone before they got pregnant?

Re: Did anyone take Progesterone before they got pregnant?

• Septmomtobe member

  November 2012

  I have taken progesterone since 3dpo and am still on progesterone. I was prescribed progesterone due to LPD and my previous m/c.  I expect to remain on progesterone until close to 12 weeks.

  Wonderful DS#1 9/14/06** Wonderful DS#2 3/29/08**

  Natural m/c 3/28/10 5w6d** Natural m/c 9/4/10 5w4d**

  BFP: 2/27/12. u/s showed blighted ovum at 9wks Natural m/c started 4/11, cytotec 4/13/12 (at 12 wks). **

  First appt with RE 5/7. Testing complete. Dx: luteal phase defect

  BFP 10/25/12. u/s on 11/16 confirms heartbeat

  

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• LnR70707 member

  November 2012

  If you need progesterone supplements, you will probably need them until the placenta is big enough to take over progesterone production.  Most people stay on it until at least 8 weeks.

  
  
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• Roxie5739 member

  November 2012

  I was 9 weeks when I went off them

  Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
  IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
  IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
  Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
  SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!

  Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
   

                

   

  
  

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• hdavis22

  November 2012

  L&R70707:

  If you need progesterone supplements, you will probably need them until the placenta is big enough to take over progesterone production.  Most people stay on it until at least 8 weeks.

  I wonder why my dr took me off of it if i was on it before for a reason. I hate to keep calling back asking questions.  

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• RovinChick member

  November 2012

  I took it from 2 dpo until 11 weeks.  Did they do a blood test?  Maybe they think the  number is too high?  My doc was never concerned about how high the number was though.  She wanted to see over 10 and on the supplements, I was usually in the 40's.

  TTC since 2/2009
  11/2010 - Surprise BFP - m/c @ 16 weeks - dx Lupus Anticoagulant
  1/2012 - Clomid & IUI #4= BFP twins! On Lovenox - m/c @ 16 weeks
  
  9/2012 - Clomid & IUI #5= BFP! EDD 6/6/13
  
  I may have to wait....I'll never give up.
  I guess it's half timing and the other half's luck. - Buble
  

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• aliciablair22 member

  November 2012

  I did twice daily injections until 11 weeks

  Expecting Logan James (Spina Bifida) May 2013. Follow our journey: http://littleloganjames.blogspot.com/

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• Laurakat81 member

  November 2012

  I've been on progesterone shots since the day after ER (which is the equivalent to ovulation). It makes no sense to take a pregnant woman off progesterone once they get pregnant until around ten weeks once the placenta takes over the production of it. If there's an issue with progesterone levels before a BFP then I think there's going to be an even bigger issue after a BFP. I'd ask to get back on them if you think you really need them and if your current OB won't find one who will!

  
  

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• nhamilton1008 member

  November 2012

  Laurakat81:

  I've been on progesterone shots since the day after ER (which is the equivalent to ovulation).

  This. I was on the Crinone gel until 10 weeks when the placenta was functioning fully.
  

  
  Tried to conceive on our own for a year before moving on to fertility treatments. Dx unexplained. About 10 months of procedures, shots, and countless doctor appointments, we got our BFP! BFN on 5 IUI's
  IVF#1 - ER 09/14/12, ET 09/17/12: two 8 cells, BFP: 9/28 Beta#1 56.8; 10/2 Beta#2 284; 10/5 Beta#3 939; 10/9 Beta #4 4967. One baby on board with EDD 06/07/13!
  
  
  

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