Progesterone Pills

jaapno11200112 · June 2015

is anyone on progesterone pills? My hcg went from 383 to 867 which is normal but my progesterone went from 15 to 11. They are putting me on supplements for the first trimester. Share your experience!

tigerfish227 · June 2015

I'm on them because my progesterone was at 10.5(within normal range but on the low side). I had a mmc at the beginning of March so my doctor wants me to take them to be on the safe side. I will also be taking them up thru 12 weeks. Just started them on Wednesday. Can't say that I've noticed anything in the 2 days I've had them tho.

My hcg went from 387 to 995 in 48 hours but they didn't check my progesterone with the second draw.

nicosh8 · June 2015

My progesterone was 7 so I was put on progesterone 200 mg orally. I've only been taking them for about a week so i don't have much experience. I take them before bed and if I don't fall asleep right away I feel pretty crampy, nauseous, and a bit woozy. I've also had some gi issues but that could be the pills or just pregnancy! There are quite a few women in TB who are on progesterone. It is not uncommon. Try your best not to worry too much! Good luck!

Workofheart8 · June 2015

I'm on 200mg of prometrium (progesterone) and a baby aspirin. Been on them since 3 dpo. I truly believe it is what has made this month successful in getting pregnant again. I had a mmc back in August and it has taken until now, after switching to a doctor who would listen, to get pregnant again. My hcg more than doubled as well however my progesterone went down a little but nothing to cause concern. I would just check with your doctor but if he or she isn't alarmed then I am sure you are good. The hcg doubling is a great sign. It makes me tired and dizzy so i take it in the evening as well.

SarahS06 · June 2015

I take the pills as well. With my history of losses, re put them on me just in case since my initial progesterone came back at 16. I just got lab results back and it's 48. I take them before bed and haven't noticed any side effects. (I'm usually asleep pretty quickly though.) I agree with pp. Try to take it easy!

lasaleh · June 2015

Hi, I am on progesterone as well. With my history of losses we are trying this out for the 1st time not knowing if it will work or not (hopefully it will

) I'm on 200mg of prometrium twice a day. My HCG is at 2,543 at 5 weeks pregnant so hopefully it won't go down, and my progesterone is 74.96! Everything is high so hopefully we'll have a sticky baby

inomniaparatus · June 2015

This may be a dumb question - but how do you know if you need progesterone? This is my first pregnancy and I'm stressed that I can't see my doctor until I'm 8 weeks
(I'm 5 1/2 now) What if my hormones are off? How would I know?

nicosh8 · June 2015

inomniaparatus said:
This may be a dumb question - but how do you know if you need progesterone? This is my first pregnancy and I'm stressed that I can't see my doctor until I'm 8 weeks
(I'm 5 1/2 now) What if my hormones are off? How would I know?

You find out through a blood test. Usually you have some a history or an issue that causes the doctor to check your progesterone levels such as a previous loss or spotting. I had a lot of spotting so my doctor wanted to make sure my hcg levels were increasing and checked my progesterone as well. I am new at all of this so that is all I know so far.

SarahS06 · June 2015

For what it's worth, our re said there isn't an upper limit for progesterone but there is a point that is too low. Best of luck @inomniaparatus. Here's to a sticky baby!

cherice8888 · June 2015

I was on progesterone suppositories with my first who is now 3 years old. I'm on them again but taking them orally and I'm not sure if it's just me being 5 weeks pregnant or if this is a side effect from them but I've had horrible gas and gas pains. Just had a miscarriage in March and had 3 before I had my son so every cramp or anything scares me.

inomniaparatus · June 2015

I've been having some spotting too. Very slight- light brown on the tissue (sorry for the tmi)

But, I called the doctor today and the nurse said it was normal. That I only need to come in if it's red or accompanied by cramping on one side.

I'm just really nervous having to wait so long, not knowing that I can be doing something if I don't have enough of something. I wish doctors saw you for tests sooner- just to make sure your levels are where they need to be.

MaybeMab · June 2015

When I was pregnant with my daughter I was on them, and will have to be on them again this time around.

TexasMom7137 · June 2015

I had blood work done Friday. Waiting to hear back but I've been on progesterone supplements every pregnancy so I expect to have a prescription tomorrow.

jennpar21 · June 2015

My progesterone was an 11. I am on 200mg twice a day an after 2 and 1/2 days they re-checked it was 22.1!

keefecolorado · June 2015

I just got my first blood test back (6 weeks) and my hcg level was normal but progesterone was at a 9. I have to go back Monday because they'd like to do the tests again but I can't help but freak out this weekend. I should have never started googling! If my level is still low during Monday's test, I hope I get supplements. This is my first pregnancy and I'm so nervous!

val_mom2 · June 2015

I am 6 weeks 2 days and have been on progesterone suppositories for almost two weeks. I had a miscarriage in March and the doc said they will help prevent a miscarriage and preterm labor. So far so good. First US this Thursday. Can't wait to hear a heart beat!

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