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I am 7 wks, 5 days. My progesterone was tested as I found out I was pregnant (12 days post ovulation), it was 18. It was tested again after about a week and it went down to 11. Dr put me on 100mg prometrium a day. I thought this was low, but she was the dr right? It went up to 16 a week later and dr said they expected it to continue to rise so no need to increase. It was tested this week again and now it's down to 14. Before they increase the dosage, they want to send me to a geneticist (genetics specialist) ... I am assuming they think this is not a viable pregnancy and don't want to prolong the inevitable. I don't see this specialist for 4 more days. I know low progesterone can result in miscarriage, so I increased it to 200mg/day anyways ... of all these postings I have read and other boards, no one on supplements has been on less than 200mg/day, I don't know why she had on such a low amount. Also, this last time my progesterone was tested it WAS the afternoon (after I had lunch) so I am hoping it is true that your progesterone can be lower in the afternoon (all the other times it was tested it was in the morning, except for the very first time). I am hoping for good news from this specialist. I have no spotting or cramping, so I am hoping that is a good sign ... and we have seen the heartbeat (at 6 wks, 2 days).

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