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Low progesterone help

MadiRose95MadiRose95 member
in September 2015 Moms
my test came back with low progesterone. They prescribed me 200mgs twice a day. Should I be worried???
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Re: Low progesterone help

  • alvarezjlalvarezjl member
    Same here. I'm just hoping for the best. I have had a previous mc but I know worrying won't prevent another. You should be fine! Are your oral or the other?
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  • adtaylor2015adtaylor2015 member
    Do you know how low it was?
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  • coaster102516coaster102516 member
    Was your doctor worried? What did they say?

    Diagnosed PCOS 2013
    7th Round of Fertility treatment (Femara + Ovidrel + IUI) 12/14 = BFP. DS born Sept.15 
    Natural BFP Feb 2017. DD born Oct. 2017
    Natural BFP Aug. 2019, EDD April 2020

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  • MadiRose95MadiRose95 member
    I'm oral, but if they make me too tired she advised vaginal.

    And as soon as she calls me back this afternoon with my 2nd results I'll post them.

    My doctor didn't seem worried. She didn't use any alarming words. All she said was my levels were a little lower than they would like.

    Thanks mommies!!!
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  • IzziesIzzies member
    I had to take the injections with my last pregnancy because my levels were so low. This time around I'm taking the oral pill 3x a day at 100mg a pill. My Dr. Refers to progesterone as the "glue" that holds your pregnancy. It worked last time (after a loss without taking it) and I'm sure it will work this time.
    Try not to stress about it, the pill will help get your levels where they should be.
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  • SuzyHomemaker07SuzyHomemaker07 member
    I'm on 200mg progesterone once a day. If your body isn't making enough progesterone there is a risk of miscarriage bc progesterone holds the lining of your uterus where the baby attaches. Progesterone supplements work very well to hold your lining. I've been on progesterone with every pregnancy bc I have luteal phase defect, which means my hormone levels aren't high enough after ovulation. Try not to worry. Progesterone is a widely used drug that I'm sure your dr has plenty of experience with. How far along are you?
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  • ericalayneericalayne member
    I am on progesterone suppositories until week 12. They are so awesome (ugh). Messy but necessary to prevent a miscarriage. As others have stated, progesterone supports the uterine lining getting thicker and being maintained. The corpus luteum released progesterone to help with implantation and maintained the lining until the placenta takes over. Sometimes the corpus luteum disintegrates early and that causes a drop in progesterone (which signals a period or miscarriage). To make up for that, supplementing is necessary.
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  • MadiRose95MadiRose95 member
    So I got my levels. Monday my progesterone was at 230!!!! Today it was at 590, so we are doing better. Still not what it should be for 6 weeks, but we are getting there! I should be able to see my peanut by next Friday :D
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  • SuzyHomemaker07SuzyHomemaker07 member
    I think you're talking about hcg. @MadiRose95‌ your progesterone needs to be over 13 and usually tops out at the very highest 35-40. Hcg goes into hundreds then on to ten thousands, and should be doubling as the numbers you posted. I would call your OB back tomorrow and ask them to clarify for you so you have all the info :) good luck!
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  • MadiRose95MadiRose95 member
    I must have misunderstood. I'm a FTM and my doctor was going a million words a second. Thank you!
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