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pjay
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progesterone borderline low
hi all-
I am freaking... i just got BW done 6 weeks 1 day pregnant and got a call today saying my progesterone levels are borderline low at 11.6 and it should be at least 15. She told me the levels go up and down thru-out the day. Is this tru? she said they could have tested an hour later and it could be 18.
anyway, i am staring progesterone vaginal suppositories tonite... i need to take them 2 times /day.
i really just want to hear your experiences with this.... i have no idea what to expect. any success stories with a similiar situation?
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Re: progesterone borderline low
I was on progesterone pills from week 6 to week 12 b/c my progesterone was on the lower side...
I am now almost 23 weeks carrying a healthy  !
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Posted by Stephybaby
I was on progesterone pills from week 6 to week 12 b/c my progesterone was on the lower side...
I am now almost 23 weeks carrying a healthy !
do u know what you progesterone level was at 6 weeks?
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mia818
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Re: progesterone borderline low
I was on the progesterone from 4 weeks to 10 weeks. So far so good for me! My OB said by now my placenta should have taken over the production.
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DRMom
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Re: progesterone borderline low
I am on Progesterone in oil and have had no issues with progesterone. BUT you should be fine with supplementation. Probably 2X per day?
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Posted by melijane
I am on Progesterone in oil and have had no issues with progesterone. BUT you should be fine with supplementation. Probably 2X per day?
yea 2 xs /day. i am i am a little over 6 weeks and level was 11.6 (and they like it al least 15) They said I am borderline low ..... but it seems low to me.... what were everyone else's levels at 6 weeks? its just so crazy to me b/c dr showed us heart beating at internal ultrasound friday.
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Re: progesterone borderline low
My progesterone was low (around 12) all throughout my first trimester. I was put on vaginal suppositories from week 5 through week 12 and everything progressed normally. I am just about 21 weeks along and the baby is perfect and I have no problems so don't worry too much.....it will be fine. 
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Yup that was me but my level was about 8.5. I took the vag suppositories until I was 12 weeks... twice daily. Stock up on pantyliners...you have to have them on or it will be a mess!! Stick the supp. up as far as you can, as there were times that I guess I didn't and instead of the supp. melting, it would come out somewhat whole.  Not good. My Dr. also put me on pelvic rest... so no sex for me and DH until I was done with the suppositories. At 12 weeks I came off and I was happy!! You will be fine! Good luck!
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Posted by pjay
Posted by Stephybaby
I was on progesterone pills from week 6 to week 12 b/c my progesterone was on the lower side...
I am now almost 23 weeks carrying a healthy !
do u know what you progesterone level was at 6 weeks?
I was never given a number...I was just told it was on the lower end and to take the pills
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Re: progesterone borderline low
My progesterone measured at 6 and they wanted it to be a minimum of 15. I was on supplements until 12 weeks. I am now almost 35 weeks. 
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Re: progesterone borderline low
I didn't have this, but have had friends who needed to take the suppositories and now have healthy babies!
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| Posted 5/12/08 9:23 PM |
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pjay
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Re: progesterone borderline low
so many positive replies... i feel a little better. thank you
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Mine was really low at about that time...we're talking like 4 low...I used the suppositories..yucky..until 13 weeks or so....
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| Posted 5/12/08 9:50 PM |
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pjay
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Posted by hbugal
Mine was really low at about that time...we're talking like 4 low...I used the suppositories..yucky..until 13 weeks or so....
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Proof is in the picture! thanks...... just about to do suppository , any side effects u can remember?
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Posted by pjay
Posted by hbugal
Mine was really low at about that time...we're talking like 4 low...I used the suppositories..yucky..until 13 weeks or so....
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Proof is in the picture! thanks...... just about to do suppository , any side effects u can remember?
Over time it will make things a little sore..not horrible but definitely sore..
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pjay
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Re: progesterone borderline low
well i started it, they are pretty yucky. but hopefully they will do the trick.
could not believe i just had to buy pads while pregnant. my dr didnt say anything about bedrest or anything. did u guys work and go about normal schedule?
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| Posted 5/13/08 10:27 AM |
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pjay
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Re: progesterone borderline low
1 last question. How do I store the suppositories. they dont need to be refrigerated or anything right?
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twinkletoes807
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Re: progesterone borderline low
I didn't have to be on bedrest, just pelvic rest... meaning no sex until 12 weeks when I came off of them. My suppositories needed to be refrigerated but I am pretty sure there are some that do not. I would call your pharmacy and ask if they need to be in the fridge. Good luck.
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Re: progesterone borderline low
mine was really low at around 5-6 weeks, it was 9 my doctor was concerned that i wasnt going to be able to keep the baby (i was also spotting/cramping), so she put me on progesterone supplements right away and my levels shot up after only 3 days and i now have a healthy beautiful 10.5 month old but at least i know for my next one that i need them the minute i get my BFP
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pjay
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Posted by bayla
mine was really low at around 5-6 weeks, it was 9 my doctor was concerned that i wasnt going to be able to keep the baby (i was also spotting/cramping), so she put me on progesterone supplements right away and my levels shot up after only 3 days and i now have a healthy beautiful 10.5 month old but at least i know for my next one that i need them the minute i get my BFP
ok- i love all these positive stories. Were u taking the oral pill or vaginal suppositories? any dietery changes to increase progesterone? It took us YEARS to conceive and I wanna do all i can to keep this baby. we saw the heartbeat a couple days ago, so i am trying to stay positive.
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Posted by melijane
I am on Progesterone in oil and have had no issues with progesterone. BUT you should be fine with supplementation. Probably 2X per day?
Does Progesterone in oil tend to be more effective? should i mention to dr?
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Re: progesterone borderline low
Posted by pjay
Posted by melijane
I am on Progesterone in oil and have had no issues with progesterone. BUT you should be fine with supplementation. Probably 2X per day?
Does Progesterone in oil tend to be more effective? should i mention to dr?
My Dr feels yes it is. However I have never heard of it being used outside of IVF(how I got PG) You could also take oral. I am on one oral per day(250 mg of prometrium) as well as 1 CC of PIO. It is an intramuscular shot so not that fun. I would use the suppositories for two days, get retested and see where you stand. They are phasing me down to 1/2 CC next week and then I will just be on my oral until 16 weeks-this is over cautious since I have some immune issues and progesterone acts as an immunosuppressant. Your progesterone is not "that" low. And you DID see a HB. Try not to worry.
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Re: progesterone borderline low
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Posted by bayla
mine was really low at around 5-6 weeks, it was 9 my doctor was concerned that i wasnt going to be able to keep the baby (i was also spotting/cramping), so she put me on progesterone supplements right away and my levels shot up after only 3 days and i now have a healthy beautiful 10.5 month old but at least i know for my next one that i need them the minute i get my BFP
ok- i love all these positive stories. Were u taking the oral pill or vaginal suppositories? any changes to increase progesterone? It took us YEARS to conceive and I wanna do all i can to keep this baby. we saw the heartbeat a couple days ago, so i am trying to stay positive.
i was on an oral progesterine, called prometrium, and I took it three times a day, so the dose was 300 mg i think. No dietary changes though.
Good luck and congrats i am sure everything will be fine. Its good that they caught it and you will begin the supplements Any questions feel free to FM me
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