I went to the doctor because of spotting. He ran blood tests and said my progeterone level is at 10 when it needs to be at 15 or above during pregnancy. What are the risks right now, is my baby okay? ↓
I am in the same position. I am having some spotting and went to see my doctor. Mine was at 12. He gave me progesterone supplements and I have to go back on Monday for more bloodwork and have an u/s on Tuesday. The waiting is killer and very very stressful. I hope everything works out well for you. ↑
I am 6 weeks pregnant and has some brownish discharges. my doctor first diagnosed me with a blighted ovum because she could only see a sac on the ultrasound. but when i went to another doctor for second opinion, he saw a viable embryo with heart beat. he tested my progesterone level, it's 26.4, but he still says that it is lower than he has expected and he gave me some supplement to take. i dont understand either, how high should a normal level be at 6 weeks? is there any risk if it is low? it would be great if someone could give us an answer. how many weeks are you, stephanie and Dawn? ↑
I am in the same boat too! I am 7 weeks along and my doctor gave me a Rx for progesterone yesterday because me level is only 9! I took the first one last night but it felt like I was on a narcotic... dialated pupils and extremely tired/dizzy. Do you feel that way too? ↑
dear jennifer,
i felt extremely tired too, i thought that was because of the pregnancy. i dont have dilated pupils, how much dosage are you on? i am on 100mg twice a day through vagina. i would really love to follow up with you. could you e mail me on shalom@hellokitty.com? ↑
I am in 6 weeks and my doctor said my progesterone is under 15 so he put me on a supplement. It makes me soo dizzy! My hcg is normal though. Im getting another sonogram tommorrow and Im trying to stay optimistic. ↑
Wow!!! It's good to know I'm not the only one. I am also 6 weeks and my progesterone was 7.8!!!! This of course, scared the heck out of me. She said my HcG is normal but she is concerned about the progesterone, I just got home from the lab to have it tested again. I have no spotting though. I also have an appt. on Tues. with an indocronologist(sp?). Anybody know anything on this? ↑
During my first pregnancy, my progesterone dropped to 5 and I had alot of bleeding. My progesterone increased without the help of progesterone supplements and I now have a beautiful little daughter. Hope this helps ↑
I am 6 weeks pregnant and had what seemed like a normal period. My progesterone was only 1.4, the doctor said it should be in the teens. She did not want to prescribe the progesterone because of the low number, but my chiropractor gave me the progesterone cream and told me to eat more steak and bacon and said I needed more fat in my diet. I only used the cream a few times because I was nervous but the bleeding has stopped and I don't see the doctor for another week. I have peace with whatever is going to happen. I have talked to soooo many people that say they had a lot of bleeding and everything was fine. It is still early, if there is a problem I would rather it happen now instead of later. Good luck everyone. I'll pray for you. ↑
I was just informed that my progesterone level is 9.3 and I am only 3-1/2 weeks pregnant. My doctor prescribed a supplement, yet I am hesitant on taking it my HcG levels are normal. They want me to take it and then get more blood work on Thurs. Does anyone know if these types of supplements will have any long term effects on the fetus?? ↑
I feel better reading all these mails!! I have been on a rollercoaster ride all weekend. My husband and I learned that we are pregnant just last week - my HCG levels appear to be fine - they are doubling and I am about 4 1/2 weeks now. My progesterone was 6.9 and after supplements it is now 13 - which is still low. Being the Biology teacher that I am, I have researched this to no end.....it appears that it has no harming effect on the fetus - only good effects. However, many studies are not supporting the use of the supplements after conception (saying that there is no evidence they will prevent an already failing miscarriage.......but I am holding faith that they will work! Best wishes to everyone!! I hope that we are all moms soon! ↑
You should, but everyone is different, stay on the suppliments for about 12weeks. After this time the placenta will then take over producing the hormones. You really are just protecting the environment that the baby lives in for the first 12 weeks - that is what progesterone level tells you. Just maintain this level around 15 or up and hope for the best! ↑
I am in the same boat, my last Preg. ended in a miscarriage, and now i am trying again. My Dr. just called me and said he is putting me Medication because me level was at 10.5 and should be over 15, i am 5 1/2 weeks. I am very worried because of what happened last time, i am glad this is more "common" than i thought. ↑
i have a fear that my baby will born with some defect or something . i know this is very weird to think about your child. but i am having this feeling very often. i can help it. is it normal. please help me friends. ↑
I am obout 4 1/2 weeks pregnant and my HCG levels have been doubling like they should (been getting blood work done every other day) but my progesterone levels have been pretty low...I'm at 17.6 when the Dr said I should be in the low 20's. It sounds like there are alot of women out there in the same boat and it's nice to know that I'm not alone in this. Good luck to everyone! ↑
I am glad that I am not going through this alone. I finally decided to get a second opinion today - I called another dr. to question about the low progesterone values - 12.9 - they seemed not as negative about the values as my current dr. does. My current dr. called me today only to tell me that I this is not a viable pregnancy - we think I am about 4 1/2 weeks? I still have no idea how she knows this information without an u/s and doubling hCG numbers??? So confused and waiting to miscarry anyday....does anyone know anybody who has delivered a healthy baby with low progesterone levels???? ↑
I just found out last week that my level was real low, 10.5 my doctor says it should be at least 15. He also put me on the Gel, once daily at bedtime. Has any one has success after this, i am currently 6 weeks 2 days. ↑
Karen - My doctor said today that she has seen many people with success stories on progesterone supplements. Let me know how all of this works out for you - I wish you the best. ↑
Kristie,
Thanks for your input, it makes me feel a little better, i have an Ultra Sound Next Wed. I will post the results when i get them, i am a little nervous because everyone so far is saying they wernt able to hear a heart beat at 7 weeks. ↑
Karen - Good luck with the ultrasound. I had one today....and was expecting to see bad news since my hormone level was so low...but actually did not see anything. Not even a sac - so we are repeating in a week. Is this your first pregnancy? ↑
Just surfed on in here, after searching for "progesterone during pregnancy". My doctor just called because my hCG level is low (only 42, and I'm 4 weeks along), and my progesterone is only 5.5. My mom had 3 miscarriages before having 4 successful full-term babies, but she had to use progesterone supposotories with 3 of the 4 full-termers. So I guess they work... I'm having more blood work done tomorrow. I'm so afraid... I have a son (almost 7 years old) and I didn't have any problems like this. ↑
Kristie,
This is my second Preg. the first one ended in miscarriage, that is why i am so worried about this one so much. Reading about other people makes me feel a little better.
How about you, First Preg? ↑
This is so comforting. I also felt alone and very worried. I started taking the supplements yesterday and feel like I'm drunk today. I'm hoping the side effects get easier to deal with. I was put on it for a slightly low level (18) but more for brownish spotting. I am still worried but trying not to be. I'm at 10 weeks and they will keep me on it for a few more weeks. Do the side effects get easier to deal with? ↑
I am sad to see so many of us struggling witht this waiting game. I am 9 weeks, 3 days. My progesterone level was low on Monday at 9.79. I have been in a panic ever since. I am currently using progestine twice daily with vaginal insertion. I have an ultrasound tomorrow morning. I will try to ask good questions and let you guys know what my doctor says tomorrow. Best wishes to you all and God bless. ↑
I had 2 miscarriages - 1 in 2000 and another in 2001. After getting pregnant a 3rd time in Oct. 2001, my doc prescribed Prometrium (progesterone in pill form) - 400 mg. per day and I had a very healthy, albeit nauseas, pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby girl. The pills can make you VERY tired, dizzy and nauseas and it won't go away until you stop the pills. I'm on my 2nd pregnancy, and again Prometrium, and am 10 weeks - so far so good. Don't let the brown spotting alarm you - it's usually normal. I had it at 7 weeks with this pregnancy. To answer your questions, my doc keeps me on progesterone until 14 weeks (12 weeks from conception). I truly believe in many cases progesterone supplements can help carry a pregnancy until the placenta takes over producing the progesterone, around 12 weeks. It can't hurt you, so why not try anything you can! Best of luck to everyone. ↑
My progesterone level was 16 at 4 weeks. I've been on vaginal supplements twice a day ever since. I am now at ten weeks and two doctors have told me it's safe to stop taking them, but they haven't run any additional testing. I'm nervous to stop taking them before the first trimester is over. ↑
I did not realize so many women were in similar situations to me! My progesterone level was 8.6 at 6 weeks and I am on 400 mg/day of prometrium (pill). I have spotted a total of 3 times already, but twice it was extremely light. The 3rd time was a significant amount and I thought I was losing the baby. I have another ultrasound tomorrow and hope all is still OK. Had a regular exam today and dr. says things look good and not to worry. He said that some women have naturally low levels of progesterone, and if your body can function on that, then don't worry about what is "normal" for everyone else. BUT, since progesterone is safe during pregnancy, it can't hurt. So I am taking it to be safe. Saw the heartbeat during the last ultrasound, so hope I see the same tomorrow at 7.5 weeks. Good luck, ladies! ↑
