Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. 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. My clinic discharged me from their care and also told me to stop taking the progesterone supplements that I have been on since I got pregnant. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Plus, my Reproductive. No one is checking me either! All rights reserved. - it is just 2 weeks of oestrogen and then 2 weeks of both hormones - and often the progestogen is synthetic which can make the problem worse. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. 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. July/Aug '13 IVF 1.2 Long Lupron = 7R, 6F, 2T= BFP!!! Congrats on your pregnancy! I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. currently approaching 18 weeks. Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . No pregnancies yet. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. In hormonal birth control, progestin side effects can include withdrawal bleeding and increased cramping. Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. DD #1 {04-19-2004} TTC Journey Over~ Not By Choice September 2009 Congrats on this milestone! She has reassured me that I do not need it anymore and that taking it orally, as I was, it really wasn't doing much to begin with. stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. Freeze-all due to high E2. 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. My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. For use with infertility procedures: I'm 8 weeks yesterday. It will be an exciting day to take my last one. 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. Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. A lot of genital development at 10 weeks, so I listened to my dr and stopped . It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! I'm so nervous, too! IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. Hadn't had any spotting until after my Trans-vaginal US todayso glad she told me this was a possibility and we saw a strong 169 HR. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Just drink lots of water and try to relax. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. 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. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism Try not to worry. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've said to stop taking them now. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. Good luck! You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. Thank you. Which was amazing! 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. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. What week do you stop taking progesterone? The placenta looks good and my uterus looks good and I have no other complications. 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. It is better to be safe than sorry! the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. I stopped at 12w4d and was nervous about it but I'm 13w6d today and all seems to be ok. 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. IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine! monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! 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. My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. Congratulations! I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. I am nervous about this tooI am to stop at 12 weeks. He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. They should test your levels first. I stopped cold turkey and was very nervous but everything was fine. I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? I'm on it and was told Tuesday to take it until my 12th week, so I will continue until then. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 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. I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. No idea why they gave me so much. My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. 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). Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. The same timing occurs in humans. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. Everything looked great. 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. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is. I am taking 200mg orally at night. Most don't have any problems while they stop, however, stopping suddenly does increase the risk of menopausal symptoms returning, so you should not stop taking your HRT without consulting your doctor. However, medically, it would be okay to stop at 10 weeks. I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. I take 200mg twice daily. I keep seeing on all the packaging that it is only recommended for 10, so I wonder if most try to stop you before? Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. My RE instructed me to stop at 9 weeks 2 days, as in the 9th-10th week your placenta takes over and is producing plenty of progesterone. Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? He said it's not all that evident that they really help and he thought my former dr. was just trying to pad her bottom line. I stop at 9 weeks. They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. That only stopped when I graduated to my OB at 11 weeks. 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. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. 9 weeks seems SO early! I don't recall any changes or spotting or anything noticeable when I stopped. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Studies show about half of women who take HRT stop treatment within a year, and up to 75% within two years. My level was 12 as well. I have to say Im not very excited to be back in this group. Thank you so much! I stopped at 9 weeks, per my RE. It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? But I'm really nervous. . 6. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. I stopped PIO injections at 6 weeks, and started spotting a few days after. 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. Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. The evidence that progesterone helps is really mixed, I miscarried whi, Good to know, sorry to hear about your miscarriage but congrats on your new pregnancy x, I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now, I stopped progesterone injections from my viability scan but I was told to stop the pessaries between 10-12 weeks. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. If your cycles are regular but shorter (for example, if your period starts every 2126 days), then start cyclic progesterone /MPA on cycle day 12. You're fears are *not* irrational. I am so sore from the shots! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I've never heard of a RE stopping progesterone that earlier. I'm supposed to stop progesterone and estrace cold turkey this Sunday (I will be 10 weeks), and I am SO nervous! 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. Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! 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. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. 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. You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. IUI #3-12/30/14. I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. I am just waiting to hear a heartbeat at 12weeks because at that point I know my placenta is contributing to most of my progesterone. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Although 9 weeks seems a bit early to me. I was on until around 9 weeks, then went to every other day and stopped at 10 weeks. It stopped but I still went to the doctor this morning and everything was fine. he just prescribes them without question. I was nervous too. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. And unless there were other reasons for stopping it, I would still personally take it until 12 weeks even if my doctor told me to stop. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. But I had enough left (endometrin 3 times a day) that I weaned myself to two a day and then to one a day and then off. Hi Kelly- My RE also told me to stop the supps at 9 weeks, but it makes me nervous too, so I think I am going to finish out my script- I have another 14. I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. 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. Is it OK to miss one day of progesterone? GL! But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. 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! I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. When taking progestin for menopausal symptoms, side effects may include mood changes, bloating, headaches, and breast tenderness. Drinking pineapple juice. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. I've been instructed to stop taking Crinone when I hit 10 weeks. 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. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I've taken progesterone with both my pregnancies (one IVF and one natural cycle) and both times, I was told to quit the progesterone "cold turkey" at 10 weeks and all was fine - in fact, I felt a lot less tired! I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. I was pretty worried about this because I have PCOS therefore low natural progesterone levels and had been told that the placenta doesn't function until 12 weeks so therefore . Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. 5 When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. 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 always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. 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. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. What happens when you come off progesterone? Posted 1/3/17. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. They had me switch from shots to suppositories at 8 weeks and I'll do the endometrin till 10 weeks. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? I just went with it and so far so good. When Do I Take It? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). d&e 3/24/11, Dx with Balanced Robertsonian Translocation (13;14) moving on to IVF w/ PGD, IVF #1 (May 2012) 13R, 10F, 5 blasts, ONE NORMAL frozen no transfer, IVF #2 (July 2012) 17R, 8F, 5 blasts, ONE NORMAL 6dt on 7/12/2012- c/p. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. I think that would make me feel better about it! I've seen loads of people seem to stay on progesterone until 12 weeks but my clinic stop after viability scan around 7/8 weeks usually. Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. I appreciate the support! Drinking water with vinegar. Have heard baby's hb twice since then so all is good! I use progesterone everyday at 49 and not fully menopausal! 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 they did check my levels. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. (If I *had* low progesterone. I was on Crinone until 13 weeks exactly because I had enough to last until that long and didn't want to waste it and wanted to be absolutely sure that my placenta had had time to take over. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. I was a bit scared stopping so early so did as Gemcon said and halved my dose for a week before stopping completely at 9 weeks. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. I'm So nervous and praying for good news. In recent years, with the continuous changes in the scale of pig breeding, the pig breeding industry has become more and more detailed in the technical requirements for pig feedin Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! 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. Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? This is what my RE told me to do.. LOL.) We saw baby and strong heartbeat. I still have about 2 weeks worth of supps left so I am considering just continuing to take them on my own. Hope this helps. I am on it but my level was 9.2 (8weeks) and I have/am experiencing spotting. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Quitting Hormone Replacement Therapy Most dont have any problems while they stop, however, stopping suddenly does increase the risk of menopausal symptoms returning, so you should not stop taking your HRT without consulting your doctor. IVF #3 (Sept. 2012) 39R, 25F, 13 blasts, 3 NORMALS! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. They did not check my levels before stopping either. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Good luck at you appt! I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. 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. Anonymous. Congrats on this milestone! REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) My doc doesn't even typically check levels. I've known throughout the entire IVF process that my RE group keeps their IVF patients who become pregnant on Progesterone in Oil until the 10 week mark. :). Drinking raspberry leaf tea. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. 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? It does not store any personal data. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. Learn more about. The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. EDD 9/22/14. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. When I reached 9 weeks. I stopped at 11 and was nervous. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Dr Daniel says. It seems like a lot leaked out at night anyway. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Create an account or log in to participate. I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. Do not double doses. Good luck. The discharge is not sticky and it only has a light Ac Keeps Shutting Off A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle During ovulation It can be watery or thick and. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. I was worried, too, but I realized that these REs do this everyday, so I need to just trust what they tell me to do. TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married). I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac.
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