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Erin, I'm not real familiar with the RH factor, but doesn't that mean that your own immunity system will start to attack the fetus? Forgive my ignorance on the subject, but I think I read about it when I was pregnant with my first child. Of, course that was almost 16 years ago. Have you visited a genetic counselor? If you want you can e-mail me at shelbyrecord@msn.com I would like to discuss this some more with you.

Erin - I read you posts and I'm so terribly sorry for your loss.

I was looking for progesterone related topics and came across this one. I have had one day of spotting about 4 to 6 days before a/f and I went to see my GP (ttc 3 months now) and she won't send me to a ob/gyn just yet as she feels that all my symptoms are related to low progesterone/estrogen dominance. I was on the pill for over 10 years and went off it 7 cycles ago so she thinks that my body is just trying to reajust itself and it will on its own in time, maybe 3 months or less (so she assumes). Anybody have experience with this?

Hi Ladies, I just tested 4 hours ago to see if I was ovulating yet and it said no. Then I just went to pee and wiped and there was a mucus that I believe is what shows up when you get ready to ovulate. I just hate having all these different symptoms and trying to keep track of them all. This past cycle I spotted brown discharge, not much, but for 8 days. Then I started a light period. Every day I tested to see if I was pregnant but no luck. I have low progesterone levels in my luteal phase and no children yet. Had 2 miscarries in the last 1 1/2 yrs. Last miscarry was in January. It took us 6 months each time to get pregnant and now it's been 9 months of O test kits, Preg Tests and I'm having all these weird premenopause symptoms that throw me for a loop. I'm waiting for my progesterone cream to come in the mail so I can start using it on the 12 day of my cycle if I can ever figure out what day that is. Anyway, just needed to vent a little.

Rachel- You don't need a referral to see an OB/GYN doctor ever. Especially if you're pregnant and spotting. You are pregnant, aren't you? Don't you have an OB/GYN doctor you go to for your annual pap smears? You obviously aren't comfortable with your GP's opinion on the matter. Trust your instincts and get to an OB/GYN doctor for a second opinion. What've you got to lose?

I searched the word progesterone and found this post but now that I see it is in the pregancy complications section - I'm still a "trying to get pregnant" section girl. Shelby - in Canada you have to be referred by your GP to a ob/gyn always. I heard that the US changed that law a while back so that you could go to an ob/gyn when you wanted to. In Canada, they won't accept appt's unless referred by your GP (trust me I tried). I have probably had at least 2 missed pregnancies these past couple months due to the low progesterone/estrogen dominance. I was just wondering if anybody had this problem after going off the pill but now realize I was in the wrong section...sorry about that.

Rachel, I apologize. I was unaware that you are in Canada. If you're trying to get pregnant drink 2 ounces of Goji Juice a day; You can find it on the web. I got pregnant about a month after being on it and it's almost impossible to get me pregnant. You should not be taking progesterone if you're trying to get pregnant, though. Also, take folic acid daily and B12 injections weekly and go someplace romantic for about 3 or 4 days when you're supposed to be ovulating. That should do the trick. At least, that's what worked for me, but I wasn't trying to get pregnant.

Thanks Shelby. I think the US has the better system by letting people go to the ob/gyn at will rather than this waiting nonsense. THe low progesterone is causing implantation problems, sheds the uterine lining while the egg is trying ti implant, that's why I get the one day of spotting. The fact that the GP won't help is ridiculous, it almost feels like I'm aborting these could-be babies that I really want. I think you are right on the vacay, we are going to Hawaii at the end of November and I ovulate during that time (that is if my cycle doesn't get screwed up again like last month). I'll take a look at that Goji juice too, I'm willing t try anything. I do however believe that the low progesterone is the source of my problems but without doctor approval I am unwilling to take anything for it. Best of luck to you!

I am in the same boat right now as Stephanie and I have just been told that my progestrone level is at 9 and that I should be expecting my period not any other good news. I have been tring since January( I have not used birth control in over 4 yrs) and have been on Clomid for 2 cycles but am tring a new drug in Novemeber because I have every side affect possible. I really think that I am pregeant but I want to know if it is impossible considering my levels and will this cause me to miscarry if I am.I am glad that I found all you guys. I wish you all nothing but luck. One more question............ When did you do a pregency test. The day you missed your period or before. I had a negetive one on Saturday and I was hoping that it was to early.

Hi Mickey, I had a prog. level of 11 when I found out I was pregnant, 2 days of being late. Then it dropped to 9, you could be pregnant, when is your period due?

Hi im new here and would like to talk to u all as i had a m/c in march 05 and iv been tryin for 2yrs now.I had my progesterone levels done to see if i was ovulating my first one was 24.1nmol/L at 18days in cycle and 13.1 26 days in cycle is this normal as they have told me im not ovulating.My levels are measured in nmol/L as i have noticed that there is a difference as to how they are measured most are ng/ml and its so upsetting as to what is normal. my last period was sep 2 2005 and i am due today but no sign of having my period but dont think i can be pregnant as the doctor told me they dont think im ovulating but are wating for my period before they go any further can any one please help me......

hi,there
there is a good news!
This time I am 13 weeks pregnent so far so now,everything is ok.
In my six weeks my progesterone level is,just 15.I used crino every night till, 10 weeks. By the way I had a ustrosund in 8 weeks baby's heartrate is 185.The doctor said to me it is normal.
I,just want to, tell everybody:dot not give up the hope!!!

Hi...I'm new to this forum...I wanted to post a question...but I don't know how! lol Anyway, I just did my first IVF transfer this past Saturday...two embryos...both in very good condition. I had my progesterone level tested yesterday and it was 40. Can ANYONE tell me if that's good??? Is it any indication I MIGHT be pregnant? I've had endometriosis, and have been trying for years to get pregnant...had an IUI done, got pregnant, but it was etopic, and it ruptured...almost killing me in the process. My husband doesn't want to try any more if this IVF transfer didn't work..so I'm desperate ladies!!! I've been instructed to take 1cc of Progesterone oil every night (in my @ss...ouch!!)...so Im wondering if that's why my level is so high?? I've also been very tired, getting up 2x a night to pee (sorry to be so blunt), I have heartburn and my nipples are getting larger and darkening. Could ALL of these symptoms be from the shots?? Someone, please let me know...I can't find anything online regarding what progesterone levels are normal after an ivf transfer, or while you're on shots...thanks!!!

colleen, if it helps at all, my progesterone levels were at 29.9 on day 22 (i think it was day 22...)anyway, i tested positive on day 27 and im now 7 weeks along and i get my first ultrasound tomorrow. i take progesterone suppositories every night and i havent had any problems....in fact the only thing that worries me is that i feel good! no nausea, no headaches, nothing....i hope its just luck and nothing is wrong. well find out tomorrow. 40 is a good number, dont get TOO excited yet, but prepare to test!

I have just stumbled across this cite, and am so glad. I see that there is hope, as well as sadness to share. I, like many of you, am preg. with low progesterone levels. I miscarried in May, '05 and am now preg. again. My doctor has run blood tests to be safe, as to check my hormone levels. Last Mon. my prog. level was at 25 and by Friday had dropped to 15. It is now Mon and I have started taking a vaginal supplement of 200mg twice daily. I am so scared that I am going to miscarry. Should I be concerned with the rapid drop in my numbers? Should I be hopefully that the supplements will actually work, or am I prolonging a miscarry? (As some research I've read suggests) Please HELP!

E, I would try not to worry myself too much. I know that's easier said than done, but it sounds like your doctor may have caught it in time. When I got pregnant with my son I had already started bleeding before I went to the doctor and after running blood tests and performing an ultrasound he said that there was very little hope. Within a day or two of being on the progesterone, I stopped bleeding and never had another problem. Sometimes your body just needs a little kick start.

I am 5 weeks preg. started bleeding heavy after a us (probe) and have been bleeding for 6 days now. No cramping and closed cervix, no fetus on us yet. My prog. level is 2.5 and my hcg is 2200 should I be worried?