progesterone level in early pregnancy

[Anonymous]

Anyone know what a good number is? Got a positive pregnancy test off an IUI and with twice daily suppositories my progesterone is only 14.8 at 11 dpo. That seems awfully low to me. I had higher levels (again with supplements) for my last 3 pregnancies, all of which ended in first trimester miscarriage. Granted I was tested a bit later for those, closer to 5 weeks gestation. The nurse said it's fine because the doctor likes to see levels "above 10 or 15." Well I am above 10 but I'm not even at 15. Also, when they tested me last week at 5 dpo, my level was 14.1 -- so it has barely increased. I know it doesn't double like HCG but shouldn't it increase?

Obviously there is nothing I can do one way or another but I want to be sure I am asking the right questions.

[Anonymous]

I think I recall that suppositories don't get into your bloodstream, so they are helping even though the bloodwork doesn't show it. I could be wrong though.

[Anonymous]

I thought they like it above 20, but they don't even know if taking progesterone even helps.