Post # 1
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Helper bee
Hi bees,
I’m currently 5 weeks 5 days pregnant. I’ve had 3 back to back MCs this year so as you can imagine – I’m on a rollercoaster. My OB office is monitoring my HCG and progesterone until (hopefully) they reach 50,000 at which point I go in for an US. My betas have been taken weekly and the HCG is well within the normal range so far at 13,975 (todays result). However – my progrsterone levels have fallen for the third week in a row. At 4 weeks they were 110, At 5 weeks they were 68, and today they are 49. The office says as long as they’re above 30 I’m fine, but I’m thinking what if they drop below 30 before next Monday?
Should I push for progesterone supplementation?
Post # 3
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Helper bee
Bump for time zone difference
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
@almajele: hmm. I think there is a unit difference. I’ve never seen progesterone that high. Maybe if you can figure out what it converts to US measurements some of us can help you more.
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
@almajele: I’m 5 weeks today and my progesterone is much much lower (Mine is 11). I plan on speaking with my RE today to discuss and voice my concerns. I think it could never hurt to discuss with your doctor. .
Post # 6
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Helper bee
@lovemygsp: thanks, I looked into it and have converted the unit of measurement to what you use in the US
My current level is 15.4, the office said they’re not concerned unless it goes below 9.4. It started off at 34.59 at 3 weeks 5 days, which dropped to 21.3 at 4 weeks 5 days and then dropped again to today’s level.
Post # 7
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Helper bee
@BOGB: the nurse midwife who spoke to me said she was going to ask the OB about it. Hopefully they will err on the side of caution, its hard to know when to push for something when you’re not an expert. I wish you luck with your progesterone and hopefully I’ll be joining you on the July boards next week 🙂
Post # 8
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Sugar bee
@almajele: I’d probably push for a supplement esepcially given your history. I mean it couldn’t hurt and taking a supplement is actually pretty standard protocol with a history of mc and low progesterone.
Post # 9
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Busy bee
anything below 15 should be supplemented!!
Post # 10
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Honey bee
@almajele: My first P4 level was 30 and gradually will go low and then it will pick up again. My RE told me that as long as it doesnt go lower than 12, its fine. However, i think every doctor has a different approach to it, so if your doctor is telling you that you are fine, I believe you are and so are your numbers.
Post # 11
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Bumble bee
I’d push for a progesterone supplement. I also had 3 back to back miscarriages and with my current pregnancy I took a progesterone supplement as a precaution. There was never any evidence that I needed progesterone (my doctors wouldn’t even test my levels) but they said a progesterone supplement wouldn’t do any harm so they let me take it.
Post # 12
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Busy bee
I would push for a supplement. My progesterone was a 7.8 I believe at about 4 weeks but my Hcg was doubling appropriately. I had had one miscarriage prior to this pregnancy and my doctor prescribed the progesterone immediately after seeing my blood test results. From what i understand it won’t hurt to have extra if you don’t actually need it, but you don’t want to wait for the progesterone level to be too low before you start supplementing. Since your hcg seems on track and just the progesterone is falling, I would ask for a supplement given your history. I’m now almost 29 weeks with a healthy pregnancy so I think the progesterone helped! Good luck I hope your doctors are proactive!
Post # 13
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Helper bee
Sorry to hear about your previous losses.
i pushed for a supplement after having a 9.4……I now have a healthy 10 month old. I really feel like the extra progesterone helped.
Post # 14
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Helper bee
@mixtapehearts:
@nicolebug:
@MrsR4ever:
@As_You_Wish:
@MrsEagleEye:
@TravelingBrit:
thank you all for your fabulous advice, ladies. You are the best. I rang my OB’s office and they’re more than happy to put me on a supplement. I get to pick it up today! I feel less stressed out already. At least if I do miscarry again, I know I’ve done what I can.
Post # 15
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Busy bee
@almajele: hopefully everything end up being okay but it you are planning another pregnancy after this one taking the progesterone from conception is the best. I’m glad your starting it, if it’s a suppository make sure you do it an hour before you wake up to get ready or else it will be very messy.
Post # 16
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Bumble bee
@almajele: Glad you got supplements! 🙂 if it makes you feel any better mine was only at 17(us) and my doctors weren’t concerned. I’m now 17w3d and never needed supplements. Best wishes.