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Hello,
I'm writing in this category because all of you have gotten pregnant. I just saw the RE this morning and it looks like I may have a low progesterone. I was pregnant last year and we had to terminate the pregnancy due to anencephaly. My FSH and LH numbers are great. I still haven't done all the tests, so I know this may be a bit premature. The nurse said that a progesterone issue is relatively easy to correct. My husband still needs to be tested, too, but given that I got pregnant last year, I don't think he is the issue. I am 40 so I am guessing that the issue is with me. Were there any of you that had low progesterone and are now pregnant and healthy? Thanks. |
Anonymous
| Didn't have a progesterone issue, but friends of mine have had progesterone issues and have had healthy pregnancies. A progesterone issue is very easy to correct: they just give you a progesterone supplement starting the day after you ovulate all the way until the end of your first trimester. Taking a progesterone supplement ensures that you will have all the progesterone you need so don't worry at all, the issue is extremely easy to solve. |
Anonymous
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I had luteal phase defect and unbelievably low progesterone. It is true, though, that it can be corrected. As PP said, if the only issue is progesterone, you can be prescribed Prometrium suppositories. Some women have poor ovulation (even if estrogen and FSH numbers look normal). This is often corrected with fertility drugs. Also, if you end up going the route of IUIs or IVF, the hcg trigger shot will help elevate your progesterone.
I am sorry for your previous loss, but know that you are most likely in excelllent hands. You will see much debate about REs at Shady Grove v. Columbia v. Dominion -all are typically excellent and produce wonderful success stories (I am a Columbia success story), whatever intervention you might need. Best of luck to you! |
Anonymous
| Op here. Thanks. I saw Dr. Rifka at Columbia. For what it is worth, I didn't think that he was as cold and impersonal as others on this board have said. I've only seen him once and I really liked the nurse that worked with him. |
Anonymous
| OP -I am the Columbia success story poster. I saw Dr. Rifka, too, and he was an absolute miracle worker for me. I am in my second trimester thanks to his persistence! I also never found him cold or impersonal. I guess different strokes for different folks, but I agree with you! |
Anonymous
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My partner also had low progesterone. She took progesterone suppositories (vaginally) until week 10 of the pregnancy. (of course, we concieved via IVF, but I imagine the progesterone thing is the same regardless) We're at week 13 and so far so good. In addition to the suppositories, there is also an injectible form of progesterone that can be administered at home.
Best of luck to you. |
Anonymous
| I was never diagnosed with low progesterone, but once I started charting (a la Taking Charge of Your Fertility), I discovered I had a slightly short luteal phase, which can be caused by low progesterone. The book suggested B6 supplements as a first step before progesterone creams, and one you can start using right away if you're waiting for a dr. appt. With both of my pregnancies, the first month I started taking B6 (100 mg/day), I got pregnant. No idea if there was actually a correlation, but I figured it coudn't hurt. If your progesterone is more than a little low, this might not work for you though. And be sure not to take more than 200 mg/day (including what's in your prenatals) as that's considered the max safe limit. Good luck! |
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I was diagnosed with low progesterone. I saw Dr Abbasi at columbia fertility. She was great. I am taking 200 mg of progesterone twice daily and am 7 weeks pregnant with good hormom=ne levels. I heard the baby's heartbeat this week and am feeling hopeful. I will take the progesterone until week 10 of my pregnancy.
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Anonymous
| I had two miscarriages and the Doc suspected a luteal phase defect, so he put me on Progesterone. The next pregnancy was successful. |