Hi wise mamas! Looking for personal experiences (ideally positive ones) and words of wisdom. I miscarried in the spring and am finally pregnant again. I'm a bit paranoid this time around and am being followed by an RE. Had bloods taken today and my betas increased from 868 to 16,496 in a week (I'm about 6 weeks) but my progesterone dropped from 20 to 14. Isn't this low? I asked whether it would be good to go on progesterone and nurse has yet to get back to me.
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My doc likes to supplement progesterone if you are below 20. Some docs supplement below 17/18. So at 14, I do think a supplement would be a good idea. But your beta numbers are awesome so that's positive news.
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@Truth Bombs: Yes - that seems to be the prevailing wisdom on the internet. I think my progesterone was on the lower side with my son too, so I am hoping that it is just my "normal" and hopefully the nurse will get back to me ASAP!
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It seems like it could be on the lower side, but I'm not a doctor! I think my doctor said anything over 15, ideally 20.
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@MrsKRB: Thanks for sharing! I asked my nurse and have yet to hear back. At the end of the day, this is their business so I suppose I should trust them. Then again, if there is something I can do to help me out, I want to know!
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@Sadieloo: umm hi stranger!!!!
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I too had a few losses n between 1 and 2. My progesterone was always low...the highest it ever was was 13 with my now 3 month old. And they put me on supplements until 12 weeks so I would definitely advocate for yourself and push for the progesterone. It can't hurt. -
@Tidybee: yes, hi stranger! Thanks for sharing your experience. I will have to call them back tomorrow. I've read the research supporting the use of progesterone is mixed, but it can't hurt, right? And congrats on #2!!!
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@Sadieloo: Hey, congrats on your pregnancy!
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@Sadieloo: my progesterone was also very low,I believe 18. My doctor told me what I eat could affect it and the progesterone test is not a reliable indicator of baby's "stickiness". I would not stress. I am 25 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy!
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@pachamama: Congrats on your healthy pregnancy and thanks for sharing. I spoke to a nurse at my reproductive endocrinologist's office and she actually said that they don't treat progesterone unless it's under 9. Let's hope this one sticks!
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@avivoca: Thanks! How are you? It's been a long time!
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@Sadieloo: I'll be thinking of you! Don't put too much emphasis on Prog levels
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I've had two losses so I'm sorry you experienced one! I've been on progesterone supplements for my pregnancies, but it seems the OB isn't concerned unless it's below 10 I think? Wishing you a sticky and healthy 9 months!
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