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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?

Wendy 1, Your progesterone level is awfully low. What did your doctor say? I would ask for another us next week. The heart beat, although not audible, should be visible by that time. Once you are able to see the heart beat, it should help to set your mind at ease, but your progesterone levels need to come up quickly in order for your body to be able to sustain the pregnancy. The bleeding may or may not be related. I'm assuming your doc perscribed you progesterone??? Good luck!

Shelby, Thanks for the reply. It is at least reassuring to hear other stories, and feel that there is someone else that has been in the same shoes. After you started with the progesterone were there any other worries. I see my doctor for the first time on Friday. Are there any questions that I should make sure to ask him while I am there? How long do you, anyone reading this recommend that I wait before telling people that I am pregnant. The only people that know now are my husband and sister. I am scared to tell my parents, as I don't want to alarm them. Beyond the 10-13 weeks? Are my risks way higher than someone not on progesterone. Does anyone have answers?

E, I have been in your exact same predicament and understand how frustrating it can be having to hold off breaking the news to friends and family, but the only thing that keeps us from doing this is doubt, fear and superstition. I don't think it's necessarily healthy to keep this type of news to yourself, because it only accentuates the negative which in turn, can cause undue stress, anxiety and depression. I don't know all of the details, but if it's only a low progesterone level that's causing complications, your odds for a full term pregnancy are much better now that you have started the hormone therapy than they were before you started. I wish I could offer you a little more encouragement, but your doctor's appointment is only a few short days away and I'm sure he/she will want to perform an ultrasound and run more blood tests which will be very telling as to whether or not you are responding to treatment. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

Thanks again Shelby! It is weird how hearing from you, and reading the stories above mine, can make me feel so much more relaxed. (Or at least comforted) I will keep you posted on how Friday goes. My doctor is going to do an ultra sound, At least if I am not brave enough to share my news with family, I have people like you that I can talk to here! Thanks again.

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I am 11.5 weeks, and have an appt today to hear the HB. She also said that they would prolly take me off the progesterone today. I am nervous, but glad. I am ready to stop taking it. I will let you all know how the appt goes.

Nicole,
Was your progesterone levels low the entire time, or did they drop in early pregnancy? How often during this first trimester has your doctor had you come in for ultra sounds and blood work? I enjoy falling your story, as I think that it is similar to mine. Thanks for keeping us posted! Best wishes to you, as it sounds to be going well! YEAH!

One last thing. Does anyone have any rec. on working out during thise time. I teach aerobics (light weight lifting only now that I am pregnant...no jumping!) one day a week, and work out on a regular basis. I have cut way back even since we have even been trying, but am feeling nervous about taking spinning classes, machines, or even light walking. Even more so now that I am stressing over this low progesterone mess. What do you think?

E, I had an early blood draw around 3-4 weeks with HCG and pregesterone. HCG was 64, the progesterone was at 14.97. One week later I requested another blood draw for peace of mind. HCG was 1718, prog had dropped to 9.4. They then started me on 200 mg twice daily suppositories. One week later another blood draw showed HCG of 20644, prog went up to 19. No more blood draws were scheduled, and a New OB appt was set up for when I was around 7.5 weeks. They did an Uls that day which showed a 7.5 week embryo, and a HB of 160. I had my progesterone checked again that day along with my other OB bloodwork. Progesterone was still at 19. Docs office said that it was fine, as it was above 15. So, I haven't been back since. They are not doing an Uls today, unless of course they can't find a HB (praying this isn't the case). They also told me I should be able to stop the progesterone, which makes both me and hubby happy :) Most of all, I just want to hear that little HB. Will be glad when we hear it, and I think being almost 12 weeks, will give me reassurance, since we will be over the major hump. The next Uls won't be until 20 weeks. Just HB checks until then. How far along are you E?? I credit the current success of my pregnancy to the progesterone and prayers. Prayers your way!

I havent been in touch in about a month. My prog was low in the beginning and I bled the whole first 6 weeks. Prog level was a 6, was supposed to be a 12. I took supplements from then on and saw a hb at 6wks. We were so excited we couldn't keep it to ourselves any longer. We thought our chances of a m/c had dropped so we were going to be positive. I noticed that I was feeling fine, not tired and everything else was normal. I had a bad feeling when I went in on the 20th. The doctor could not find the heartbeat this time, the embryo had not grown. She let me decide if I wanted to have a DNC or not. I chose not to and I had a m/c a week later. My baby hadn't grown since the last dr. visit. The m/c was painful but I didn't want surgery. I'm through with it now and the dr. says come back in 3 months.

Well, I had a miscarriage and D&C yesterday. On pills right now to make my uterus contract, but, i am not bleeding just spotting. I was only 5 weeks, they could see the fetus on the us but no heartbeat. I don't know how long to wait before trying again. The doc said 3 months, but like i said no blood!

Wendy1, So sorry to hear about your loss. Is your doctor absolutely certain?? It still may be too soon to detect a heartbeat. What were your HCG levels? I don't want to try and create any false hope, I just want to make sure your doctor didn't base this diagnosis solely on the absence of a heartbeat.

Well, our appt yesterday went well. We heard the little HB beating in the 170's. It was so nice to hear that sound. We go back in a month, so herein lies the wait. I am reassured though. She said to stop taking the progesterone, so this is the first morning not to take it. I am very nervous about this, however, have faith that it will all work out. Jen, and Wendy1, so sorry for your loss. Words can not say... Just give yourself time to heal, and trust that when the time is right, you will know when it is ready to try again. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My Hcg level was 1601 then two days later it was only 2034.

Just a post to let you know where I am at. I had a doctor's apt. this morning. I had an ultrasound and saw no baby yet. The yolk sac was there, but not yet a baby. I also know that I am only 5 weeks 3 days. Based on when I know I ovulated last, as well as what the measurements of the ultrasound showed. I was pleased to see that both matched. I am scheduled to go back for another ultrasound next Thursday. My doctor was not to interested in checking the Prog. levels at this point. But, I let him know that I was interested in knowing. I am curious to see if they have went up, stayed where they were, or worse case.....dropped. He sent in for blood work to be done on Monday. After this check, if all goes well, I don't think I will check again until I go off the progesterone. My doctor had some interesting data to share about the studies that have been done using the hormone. Who knows if this is the ticket, but it sure relieves some stress. Even if it is a mind set, it certainly makes me feel better to know I am doing all I can at this point. Good luck. Keep me in your thoughts, as I will do the same for all of you.