They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. Plus, my Reproductive. I want to stop but I am worried, Update 2/8/23Its been exactly one year since my cerclage. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I had another scan. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. For all progestins, except for progesterone capsules for postmenopausal women: If you miss a dose of this medicine, take the missed dose as soon as possible. Using that dose for 2 weeks is meant to initiate a bleed, but if you were to be on a conti HRT the daily prog dose would usually be lower. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 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. The placenta will start taking over soon so you shouldn't have a problem, it amazes me how different OBs opinions are when it comes to taking progesterone while pregant. 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. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. I have been on them since 2 days past O, and only had the 7dpo draw done so have no idea what my levels have been or would have been without it. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). My doc doesn't even typically check levels. Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! I'm 8 weeks yesterday. I always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? 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. Once the progesterone has cleared from the system and the physiological changes reversed, most women feel much better. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? I use progesterone everyday at 49 and not fully menopausal! currently approaching 18 weeks. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? 6. Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? Good luck! What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? 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 pineapple juice. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) Congrats. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. You should be producing enough progesterone yourself now, and you will be further reassured when you have your scan next week. 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. stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? I then had spotting during the month and my GP moved me to Evorel conti. I am sure my fears are irrational, but my husband and I have just waited so long and worked so hard for this baby! A blood test on someone who's taking vaginal progesterone would be their actual progesterone level because that doesn't enter the blood. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. 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. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Especially the tip about spotting. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. This is what my RE told me to do.. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I stopped PIO injections at 6 weeks, and started spotting a few days after. Please keep us informed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism Because of the estimated timing and the desire to be conservative, most IVF clinics in the US recommend progesterone supplementation for 8-10 weeks after egg retrieval/FET. 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. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. Progesterone helps to prepare the body for pregnancy by stimulating glandular development and the development of new blood vessels. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) I'm currently almost 12 weeks. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). I keep seeing on all the packaging that it is only recommended for 10, so I wonder if most try to stop you before? What week do you stop taking progesterone? 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. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. 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 told by my RE (shady grove)to stop estrogen and progesterone both at 8 weeks, but I only stopped the estrogen at 8 wks and continued with the progesterone until week 12 which my OB said was fine. I'm about a week away from when my RE told me to stop so I'm already stressing about when I'll actually stop. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. The only way for her to get a *true* progesterone blood level reading is for her to get tested a week or so after shestops PIO. They should test your levels first. I was super nervous stopping pio w/ my DD (she was an FET) so my RE wrote up a "taper" schedule for me starting at 10w and I basically weened off over the course of a week or two. I was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. But, I did stop them that day. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. IUI #3-12/30/14. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. (It goes out of the system quickly.). When Do I Take It? I was still having weekly blood work at that point. 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). Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. This is what my RE told me to do.. So confusing. It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. Create an account or log in to participate. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. Do not double doses. Vaginal progesterone gel or suppositories. But by 10 weeks the placenta has now taken over caring for the baby, and doesn't rely on your body's progesterone levels. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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. I am so sore from the shots! Taking ibuprofen. 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. 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. 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. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. I'm So nervous and praying for good news. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Spotting continued on and off for the entire first trimester, though, so I don't know if it was related to stopping progesterone or not. 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 . Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? And that resulted in, St Mary's. I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. At that point I would suggest a trough . 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. This is an enzyme that converts androgens (male hormones) to estrogens.
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