I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. They should test your levels first. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I stopped at 9 weeks, per my RE. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. Please keep us informed. Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! 9 weeks seems SO early! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! Anyway, I was just curious how your pregnancies went and if you were all able to carry to term and have beautiful little babies now? I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. What was your weaning process. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I've just been checking and those who've expressed concern about the dose of progesterone are correct - Femseven sequi dose is 10 micrograms per day and Femseven conti dose is 7 micrograms per day according to those figures. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. IVF #3 (Sept. 2012) 39R, 25F, 13 blasts, 3 NORMALS! 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! However, medically, it would be okay to stop at 10 weeks. I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. Your caregiver may prescribe one of three options: Progesterone injections (17P). I had another scan. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? Why not just use one a day for a week, one every other day for a week, then one twice a week and stop, then you have safely weaned off the drug. Then I went in for a follow up appt for a referral to a new dr. (My ob that prescribed the progesterone doesn't deliver babies anymore.) The first day of menstruation is called day 1. If you get a period regularly and your cycles are usually 27-30+ days long, start progesterone on the 14th day after flow began and take it for 14 days or until cycle day 27. (If I *had* low progesterone. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. I'm currently almost 12 weeks. Im now 17+4 weeks pregnant. 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? Started seeing RE 11/12, April '13 IVF 1 MDLF converted to 4th IUI due to 3 runaway follicles! I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. That only stopped when I graduated to my OB at 11 weeks. Drinking raspberry leaf tea. If unfortunately you are not pregnant, you will be instructed to stop the progesterone and expect a period within 2-5 days (you should call us if a menses does not occur within about 5 days of stopping progesterone). If you experience any bleeding or painful cramping after stopping the prog, call them and they may re-test your levels and put you back on. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I was told by my RE (shady grove)to stop estrogen and progesterone both at 8 weeks, but I only stopped the estrogen at 8 wks and continued with the progesterone until week 12 which my OB said was fine. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? If you feel you need to continue them til 12 weeks it won't hurt the baby I am stopping mine tomorrow at 12 weeks and I am scared I don't see my ob til 13 weeks and alot can happen in a week good luck. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. For treating unusual stopping of menstrual periods (amenorrhea): Adults and teenagers45 milligrams (mg) (one applicatorful of 4% gel) once every other day for up to six doses. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I am now 12 weeks :). And that resulted in, St Mary's. What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? Good luck at you appt! It was of course and my 20 month old is perfect. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. What week do you stop taking progesterone? Summer_millie. Hope this helps. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. I've already seen multiple 3D images of him (my third boy) and, like the rest of you, I will be devastated if being taken off of this progesterone cold turkey is what does me in. I was nervous too. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. Congrats. I still have about 2 weeks worth of supps left so I am considering just continuing to take them on my own. When I reached 9 weeks. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism I take 200mg twice daily. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. (EDD 11/4/14)Baby boy arrived 11/13/14! Is it OK to miss one day of progesterone? Has anyone done this before? Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? Have faith everything will be ok. Good luck to you. May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. I had an u/s at 10 weeks and we still saw a yolk sac and the tech said it was still too early to check out the placenta so that makes me even more nervous. What happens when you start taking progesterone? Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? My RE says to stop at 9 weeks (I have enough Crinone to last me until 10 weeks). I stopped PIO injections at 6 weeks, and started spotting a few days after. I'm between the RE and the OBGYN (seeing the OB on Friday), so I'm investigating on the internet until I can ask about it in person. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Endocrinologist was the one who gave me my stop date and I haven't been able to see my high risk OB yet to get their opinion. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. On stopping the progesterone-only pill, there are changes to the mucus in the neck of the womb, making it easier for sperm to reach the egg. So confusing. You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. Congratulations! Jump in the fray! For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. Try not to worry. Its always possible for there to be a little variation from one woman to the next so at top IVF programs like ours at the Naperville Fertility Center, we keep. All rights reserved. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. This is what my RE told me to do.. I am getting really nervous, because no . If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Also, lots of us know the inconvenience of being over 50 and finding that our womb lining is too thick which then triggers a whole list of scans and appointments - under NHS guidelines - often leading to hysteroscopy in order to give the all clear. Im the same! What is the formula for calculating solute potential? These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Week 10 is when the placenta is supposed to have fully taken over production of progesterone to support your pregnancy, but it's already ramping up. Using NaProTechnology protocols developed by Dr. Thomas Hilgers, I would recommend progesterone in oil 100 mg/1ml, 200 mg intramuscular injection twice a week until twelve weeks gestation. I think Taz & HB are right re self medicating. The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. The placenta starts taking over progesterone at 10-12 weeks so to be safe I would not stop until 12 weeks with your history God Bless and Congrats Helpful - 0 Comment HeidiL5 Thanks thendricks. But I'm really nervous. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! This discussion is archived and locked for posting. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. I personally will stop progesterone support at 12 weeks (UK based) but when I asked the clinic why then, they did say that we were kept on medication much longer than needed so I don't at all think 12 weeks is necessary 2wwques 5 months ago I was on PIO for 10 weeks as ordered by my reproductive endocrinologist. I have to say Im not very excited to be back in this group. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IFOct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIsFeb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! Actually, she doesn't even bother with checking the level.) I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! How many days after stopping progesterone suppositories does period start? Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? 8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFP! I'm about a week away from when my RE told me to stop so I'm already stressing about when I'll actually stop. That's when I started the progesterone. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. Everything looked great. Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; I'm so thankful and relieved. Woohoo! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Science and doctors have proven that gradually stopping the use of progesterone from the 8th to 10th week of pregnancy causes no harm to both you and the child. Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. I'm starting to ween myself off starting today so that I'll be finished by 14w. July/Aug '13 IVF 1.2 Long Lupron = 7R, 6F, 2T= BFP!!! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. Good luck! I'm sure you'll be fine! It increases thereafter from gestation weeks 7-9 (mean serum progesterone in week 7 = 63.4 nmol/L, compared to 67.7 nmol/L in week 8 (p = 0.374) and 78.9 nmol/L in week 9 (p < 0.001). It's scary! Have them run a blood test to confirm that your progesterone is high enough, it's easy enough to do! Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? I appreciate all the help. I'll be 10 weeks, then so maybe I'll feel a little better about it. Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. Prayers and God bless!! Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. I don't recall any changes or spotting or anything noticeable when I stopped. I'm a worry wart in general so I've been trying to not read anything negative. It is so scary to stop! They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married). This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, What was your weaning process. I am getting really nervous to stop. I stopped progesterone at 13 weeks (currently 13 weeks and 3 days) cold turkey, per my doctor's orders, and yesterday and today I have had brownish spotting. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. I have read that your body starts to produce adequate amounts at 10 weeks so I definitely wouldn't stop taking it at 9 weeks no matter what your dr says. Spotting continued on and off for the entire first trimester, though, so I don't know if it was related to stopping progesterone or not. . Yes Freda conti HRT works to prevent a bleed (eventually when you are post-menopausal) because the progestogens interfere with the oestrogen receptors in the uterus lining and work to prevent growth and build-up - which is why the dose needs to be right for the amount of oestrogen being taken. 2 When should I take progesterone in my cycle? I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. The dr. that prescribed the suppositories said that with my scan pics and the corpus luteum that I had on my ovary that I could stop the suppositories at 10 weeks. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. . Learn more about. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. EDD 9/22/14. I also stopped at 10 weeks. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. Although it's tempting to use the one that makes you feel better I would be really wary of this without first having the docs advice. But, I did stop them that day. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. Can you get your period while on progesterone? The only way for her to get a *true* progesterone blood level reading is for her to get tested a week or so after shestops PIO. (I have a new OB now/no longer the one who prescribed the meds). REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. I understand your fear completely. The risk of endometrial cancer is real. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Once the progesterone has cleared from the system and the physiological changes reversed, most women feel much better. DIAGRAM 2. Especially the tip about spotting. A blood test on someone who's taking vaginal progesterone would be their actual progesterone level because that doesn't enter the blood. It stopped but I still went to the doctor this morning and everything was fine. The point about using sequential HRT while you are peri-menopausal is that your own cycle is still fluctuating and there is likely to be unpredictable spotting and bleeding. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Girls Totally freaking out lol! For what it's worth, the progesterone (if it is doing something for you) is only beneficial before the placenta forms, as it is doing the job of the placenta in maintaining the pregnancy. Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". When did you stop? My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. Please be aware that a blood progesterone test on you would be useless because it would be affected by the PIO, since PIO does enter your blood. Oh gosh, I hear you about being nervous to stop! I'm 8 weeks yesterday. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. The dr. that prescribed the suppositories said that with my scan pics and the corpus luteum that I had on my ovary that I could stop the suppositories at 10 weeks. For all progestins, except for progesterone capsules for postmenopausal women: If you miss a dose of this medicine, take the missed dose as soon as possible. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. I'm so nervous, too! Which was amazing! I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. Thank you. Congrats on your pregnancy! Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. You need to take progesterone for at least 10 to 13 days to sufficiently mature the uterine lining enough for a withdrawal bleed to occur when you do stop the progesterone. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. If you were using the combined sequi patches every day of the month, instead of just half the month, the overall prog dose might be too high. If you discontinue your progesterone too early, there is a theoretically increased risk of miscarriage. The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. If you're taking a stronger blood thinner like Clexane, you can stop it at nine weeks without reducing - unless you have a haematological issue that requires you to keep taking it. Just drink lots of water and try to relax. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. I'm 8 weeks today and my doctor is keeping me on progesterone til 12 weeks, estrogen patches for 2 more weeks and baby aspirin til 12 weeks. until 12 weeks. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. You're fears are *not* irrational. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. This is what my RE told me to do.. Although 9 weeks seems a bit early to me. Using that dose for 2 weeks is meant to initiate a bleed, but if you were to be on a conti HRT the daily prog dose would usually be lower. ChildrenUse is not recommended. Do not double doses. My RE had me go until 12 weeks but started tapering at 11 weeks. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. Drinking pineapple juice. I was super nervous stopping pio w/ my DD (she was an FET) so my RE wrote up a "taper" schedule for me starting at 10w and I basically weened off over the course of a week or two. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? 9 weeks is a LOT earlier than I've heard before. IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. I was still having weekly blood work at that point. Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now have a very cheeky 2yr old. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. from the U.S., With your history of two miscarriages, I will usually be very conservative and continue the progesterone until 12 weeks gestational age. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28.
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