Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks . Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. 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. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. I think that would make me feel better about it! No one is checking me either! I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. He said he goes by what ha, That is what I heard also about not checking the numbers, after they knew my last miscarriage was associated with low progesterone and PCOS, I had to ask for a progesterone lab and that is when I found out I was low as I expected (9.2). They only checked my progesterone right after stopping it and it was just above 20. My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. Apparently my placenta was slightly pulling away from the uterine wall (most common reason for spotting in 1st trimester aside from MC) and from 6 weeks to today it has improved. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. I then had spotting during the month and my GP moved me to Evorel conti. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. I'm going in to see Dr at 2. That was a huge relief! I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. 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. Re: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? 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. That helps. Didnt have my first OB appt. Jump in the fray! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. 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. 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. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! Good luck. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Must I Stop Progesterone at Twelve Weeks? - CANFP 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. Good luck at you appt! Actually, she doesn't even bother with checking the level.) The evidence that progesterone helps is really mixed, I miscarried whilst taking progesterone and im now carrying whilst taking it until 12 weeks so I wouldnt worry too much about it xxxx. I am going to ask if at 12 weeks I can either keep taking them or at least taper off by using one a day until 14 weeks to be extra sure. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Create an account or log in to participate. You should be producing enough progesterone yourself now, and you will be further reassured when you have your scan next week. IUI #3-12/30/14. I am sure my fears are irrational, but my husband and I have just waited so long and worked so hard for this baby! FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. 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. I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? 8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFP! Said if you experience a lot of spotting, miscarriage, lots of cramping, etc. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. I have to ask the OB next week. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I am getting really nervous to stop. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. Thank you. Stopping progesterone: Hey guys, I am - Fertility Network UK Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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 . The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. 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. I was on until around 9 weeks, then went to every other day and stopped at 10 weeks. He asked why I even asked him to check the numberI said because I had a concern since I was breastfeeding my son and with my daughter they monitored it often. It's scary! I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. That took me to 11 weeks. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. I always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. What happens when you start taking progesterone? But I'm really nervous. 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. It does not store any personal data. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. Progesterone and IVF: So why do I need this? | Fertility & Reproductive All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks - DC Urban Mom No idea why they gave me so much. 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. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. He said to stop them then. 12 Natural Remedies for Endometriosis - Verywell Health These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. She said to just stop and. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) Progestin (Oral Route, Parenteral Route, Vaginal Route) Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. When Does the Placenta Form? All About This Unique Organ - Healthline The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. ). 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. Previous studies indicated that progesterone can be withdrawn at the time of the first positive -hCG test without compromising the clinical pregnancy outcome in normal ovarian responder. IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! A blood progesterone test on her would be inaccurate because progesterone in oil enters the blood stream. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. I stop at 9 weeks. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. 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. There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. Woohoo! 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 was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. So confusing. EDD 9/22/14. 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. Weaning off progesterone? - DC Urban Mom 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. May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. Stopping progesterone after IVF | BabyCentre This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. The Best Way To Wean Yourself Off IVF Meds | Your IVF Journey