I was also very scared to go off them. Some women report withdrawal symptoms after stopping Depo-Provera, a progesterone-only contraceptive method that is injected quarterly. Other side effects include mood swings, low body temperature and low sugar levels. All the best. Week 11: 0.3 for 3 days. But don’t be tempted to cut back on your fluid intake since you and your baby-to-be need to stay hydrated. 0 Posts Reply Low progesterone at 13 weeks Posted on: Sep 24, 2011 at 8:32am Hi Dr. Braverman, ... On 3 prometrium (100 mg) per day, my levels were 11 with my initial beta, then dropped to 7.5 at 5w0d. Many women experience hot flashes, loss of concentration, insomnia and memory loss. 2016. I am on 4 x pessary a day and 3 estrogen patches 3x every 48 hours. My dr told me to stop at 11 weeks, but the day after I stopped I had some light pink spotting. Now some women take it longer due to incompetent cervix issues. Frequent urination. Stop progesterone at 11 week? Constipation, gas, and bloating are all common during pregnancy due partly to hormonal changes, which can slow digestion. Single digits at 13 weeks pregnant! Anonymous wrote: I'm 10 weeks, and the doctor told me to go ahead and stop taking the progesterone suppositories. My ob/gyn and also my reproductive specialist told me to stop the progesterone because the fetus are now producing the progesterone. If weaning off because of a diagnosis of estrogen/progesterone receptor-positive breast cancer, I compact this taper-down to a 6-8 week period (there really is no reason to say “OhMyGod, OhMyGod, I need to stop Immediately! My Dr also said that at 9.5 weeks I could stop the meds but i had enough to take me to 11 weeks. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? however, I found out … I am getting really nervous to stop. Most clinics do say 12 weeks. I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. 20/06/17. im so scared to in case something happens to baby. Week 11: 0.3 for 3 days. First-trimester pregnancy: 11.2 to 90 ng/mL. ... 11 fertilized! But, from what was explained to me is that the baby is living off the progesterone until 10 weeks, then the placenta takes over. All went well, no spotting. Try stopping progesterone once a year. Posts: 400. I'm BH. I have decided to stay for 1 more week. 1 A study in ovarian failure and Assisted reproduction it was shown that one hundred mg of P were probably a supraphysiological dose to support pregnancy 6 to 8 weeks after conception. #3. 10 is low, so I was instructed by my RE to restart the PIO. I was instructed to stop all supplements last friday at 11 weeks, 2 days. have been great and the baby is doing great! I think it should be okay to stop at 8 weeks but if you are nervous why not tell them that you want to be on it for longer. Treatment with progesterone during pregnancy may help some people reduce their risk for premature birth. I'm now at 14.5 weeks and my levels were measured again yesterday but I … I've been on Prometrium 200mg 2x/day since 7dpo when my progesterone level tested at a 5.1. Anonymous. I can understand your weariness. If I were you, and I had some left, I wouldn't stop. Try stopping progesterone once a year. This is the trigger for progesterone, which makes your womb lining super-ready for the fertilised embryo. Always use identical copies of the hormone we are supplementing with. Or you may decide that progesterone is also helping your bones (see ABCs of Osteoporosis Treatment) and stimulating osteoblasts to build new bone. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get a period when you stop it. At 12 weeks, I was advised to wean myself off. I had a miscarriage on 4/1/13. I delivered a handsome little boy on Nov. 11/01 at 37 weeks gestation weighing 8 lbs 2 oz. progesterone stopped at 11 weeks by: Anonymous Hi Wray, I am 11 weeks pregnant with twins and was taking 1mg progesterone in oil for 12 weeks - 1 week prior to IVF transfer. Apply for two weeks before your period (about day 14 in the cycle), up until menstruation begins. Progesterone is largely produced by the corpus luteum until about 10 weeks of gestation. Amy IVF clinic suggesting wining off and stopping during week 12 counting from the first day of my last period (so week ~10 after transfer). I had my last appt. My twins are growing great and I'm doing well but still sooo nervous. Progesterone levels after the menopause. or any advice, stories to share? I too had a m/c, which was the reason for my progesterone. But IVF isn’t natural. At around 8 weeks pregnant, my progesterone level was at a 30. RE told me to stop my nightly progesterone injections at 8 weeks (seems early based on what others have said, but she assured me the placenta was sufficient at that point). I have been doing that and took my last one on Saturday morning. Learn about its specific functions, how its levels are tested, and what … I am 11 weeks pregnant tomorrow after a modified natural FET. Progesterone is an important hormone for both females and males. Join Date: Aug 2007. depression. I was told 2 weeks ago to stop my progesterone (at 11 weeks), but only because we were able to hear the heartbeat through the doppler at the doctor's office. Progesterone is mainly secreted by the corpus luteum in the ovary during the second half of the menstrual cycle. I had a few flights to catch so Obs wanted to keep my uterus calm and steady with the progesterone. I stopped progesterone with my daughter when I was 9 weeks. In women who are pregnant, progesterone levels can range from 11-44 ng/mL during the first trimester, and they continue to rise up to 214 ng/mL before birth. No flow for three months after stopping Depo: I suggest starting to take natural, bio-identical progesterone (see Cyclic Progesterone Therapy) for two weeks and stop for two weeks. I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. Throughout the nine months, the levels of progesterone keep fluctuating, and that results in several physical changes. But this morning I woke up and there was brown discharge in my knickers. You may begin to feel … Or you may decide that progesterone is also helping your bones (see ABCs of Osteoporosis Treatment) and stimulating osteoblasts to build new bone. I think during week 10-12 placenta takes over progesterone production. 3rd trimester: 65-290 ng/mL. Then you take the second medicine, misoprostol, either right away or up to 48 hours later. 2nd trimester: 19.5-82.5 ng/mL. Injections at 10 weeks - posted in PG after IVF: I am currently 10 weeks pg and have been doing progesterone injections daily for the last 8 weeks. Please don't stop taking them at all till you are 13.5 weeks. For the next pregnancy, I asked a doctor to prescribe bio-identical progesterone suppositories. Pregnancy Symptoms Week 11. So good, but not extremely high considering the progesterone support I'm on. I was a bit worried that I might start spotting or even miscarry but everything seemed fine. But she only gave me enough to last till 9.5 weeks. By 14 weeks, I quit taking progesterone. Studies show that progesterone supplements do not really help prevent miscarriage in the average pregnancy, even when there is a threatened miscarriage. Week 6: 0.625 for 1 day, 0.3 for 6 days. anxiety. 3. 2 . Many women report muscle aches, anxiety and dry skin or eyes after stopping the use of progesterone. From what I read online, the placenta takes over production of progesterone at about 10 weeks, and most doctors stop progesterone supplementation between 10-12 weeks (I'm 11.5 weeks now, so I fall safely into that range). ... My overseas clinic asked me to stop progesterone at 10 weeks but my UK Consultant said to stop completely at 12 weeks which I will do on Saturday. Pregnancy symptoms during week 11 Constipation and gas. Third-trimester pregnancy: 48.4 to 42.5 ng/mL. If you're given an extra dose of medicine, it works about 98 out of 100 times. Second trimester pregnancy: 25.6 to 89.4 ng/mL. I'm now 9 weeks, 2 days. mb2006. Progesterone levels are usually higher when you are pregnant, but even in a non-pregnant patient, they can reach 20 ng/ml. Often, vaginal dryness, constipation and menstrual cramps are experienced. At 7 weeks my fertility nurse said I should continue the progesterone for 1 more week and then start to wean off it. I am … Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml In most cases, the doctor will recommend gradually weaning you off of your hormones. Always try to emulate or copy the way that the body produces the hormones. 1st trimester: 10-44 ng/mL. My docs like until then just to make sure we are for sure past the 9 weeks time frame. At 12 weeks it was remeasured and I was at 10. ...scared. Stopping Prog. To keep things moving, sip water throughout the day, eat high-fiber foods (like fresh fruits and vegetables), and exercise to keep things moving. #2. That said, if you have very severe side effects, your doctor may decide to end your treatment immediately. Progesterone is one of the major pregnancy hormones that play an essential role in the woman’s body. Your FSH injections produce multiple follicles. It is scary but as pp said the placenta should have taken over by now. I think it is fine to stop at 11-12 weeks like your doctor said but it might be better to wean slowly for a few days than to stop cold turkey (like cut the dose in half for a few days and then stop). Week 12: 0.3 for 1 day. If you have a short cervix, treatment with vaginal progesterone gel may help prevent premature birth. Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. Oct 28, 2016 • 6:09 PM. ... For people who are 10-11 weeks pregnant, it works about 87 out of 100 times. I was nervous stopping at 11 weeks. slide 2 of 4. Progesterone and Estrogen Progesterone is needed in the body to balance the effects of estrogen in the body. If progesterone levels become too low, the effects of estrogen can be increased, which can often happen after stopping progesterone pills. does anyone know the risks of doing this at this point in the pregnancy? A 2018 study found that low progesterone may lead to more severe symptoms relating to the menstrual cycle, including: mood changes. In women with regular menstrual cycles, progesterone levels tend to stay below 0.89 ng/mL before rising to 1.8-24 ng/mL during ovulation and the luteal phase. If you have passed the menopause, you may show symptoms of high progesterone if you have lab … Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like … I would never recommend stopping progesterone at 12 weeks. It's still a critical stage in the change over from corpus luteum production and placental production. Another thing, stopping progesterone cold turkey can cause a miscarriage. If you are still pregnant, and you're spotting, it definitely means you are low in progesterone. It's weird I really want to be done w the pills but now that the time is here, I feel really nervous. Work together to determine the best way of stopping hormones. A sudden drop in progesterone is suggested by some doctors to not be great hence my suggestion to taper, but you'd probably be okay cold turkey too at this stage. Coming off progesterone @ 11 weeks. The reason IVF patients need extra progesterone is purely chemical. I was on 100mg per day. I'm 10.5 weeks. In reply to ladycandy. 11 week and 12+3 week scans showed baby doing fine. Also did everyone else just stop cold turkey? I just lost my 11 week pregnancy 1.5 weeks after I was told to wean the morning dose out I was also taking 2 pills aday. We heard the healthy heartbeats last … A sudden drop in progesterone is suggested by some doctors to not be great hence my suggestion to taper, but you'd probably be okay cold turkey too at this stage. Never take more than is necessary (don't use too much). This is a story of pregnancy loss. July 16 - BFN Nov 13 - begin sniffing for FET#1 Dec 16 - ET December 31 - Positive Beta - 2480! That day, I began bleeding, and I think I lost the 2nd embryo (we had 2 transferred). There is evidence that progesterone supplementation is imperative in pregnancies that have resulted from certain assisted reproductive technologies (ART), like in vitro fertilization (IVF). When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! My last PIO shot was at 12w5d (11-16-11). Is that normal? Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. After 3 early m/c's, I have been taking nightly progesterone since becoming pregnant again. I stopped all meds at 10 weeks. depression. I think by now your body is producing its own prog so you baby should be fine. A 2018 study found that low progesterone may lead to more severe symptoms relating to the menstrual cycle, including: mood changes. It was weird stopping. It scares the hell out of me too!! I am so nervous about stopping the suppositories, even though I know the placenta should be doing its job by now. Early stop of progesterone supplementation after confirmation of pregnancy in IVF/ICSI fresh embryo transfer cycles of poor responders does not affect pregnancy outcome ... some doctors discontinued progesterone supplementation at 7 weeks of pregnancy and the other doctors continued it until the 12 ... . It plays an important role in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy. I met my doctor at 10w1 and was told to stop progesterone at 11w without doing blood test. Both of those would stop when my period started. Hi I have just found out I have to stop cold turkey at 11 weeks. After natural ovulation, the follicle that contained your egg turns into the corpus luteum. Taking it during the day can cause grogginess and depression. At 16 weeks I went in for an appointment, and they couldn't find the heartbeat. So far, my appts. Mifepristone blocks your body’s own progesterone, stopping the pregnancy from growing. I am supposed to continue for another 2 weeks. Progesterone levels in women after the menopause should be the same as during the first phase of the menstrual cycle.