Girls I had my mid 2ww blood test today and my progesterone levels have come back on the low side (26 and was told they should be above 25). Because i'm on the low side they are starting me on pessaries......does that mean i'm not likely to be pregnant??? I'm CD22 and due for testing on 13 March.
[The progesterone levels during pregnancy depend on when in the pregnancy you're referring to. Progesterone levels during early pregnancy and low levels of progesterone and early pregnancy should be understood for optimum health as well as how to raise progesterone levels.
During the monthly cycle, if ovulation occurs, the production of progesterone in the body by the ovaries is usually about 15-30 mg a day. And since progesterone production is triggered only by ovulation, that means it should be produced from around day 12 to day 26 for a 28-day cycle (day #1 is the first day of menstrual flow). If there's a pregnancy, the progesterone levels during pregnancy continue being produced primarily in the ovaries during the first trimester. By the end of the first trimester, the placenta takes over progesterone production and affects progesterone levels in pregnancy.
Hormone levels during pregnancy are crucial, because they influence the growth and development of your baby. They send signals that change the way your own organs function while pregnant - you will experience changes in your uterus, cervix, vagina, endometrium and breasts during pregnancy. Women that are pregnant commonly experience nausea, dizziness, breast soreness and sometimes insomnia.
The progesterone levels during pregnancy is also crucial for the survival of the fetus, it keeps the uterus from contracting and promotes the growth of blood vessels that give nourishment to your baby during pregnancy. Natural progesterone aids in conception (fertility clinics use sometimes natural progesterone for treating infertility), and the progesterone levels during pregnancy help maintain a healthy pregnancy.
Frequently, doctors will treat infertility problems with strong drugs or surgery... and they will not check progesterone levels in the body first.
The progesterone levels in early pregnancy ordinarily DOUBLES or TRIPLES during the first several weeks of pregnancy. And, of course, progesterone should be produced EVERY DAY during pregnancy (in the regular menstrual period, progesterone is produced at ovulation and for about 14 more days).
To protect the fetus, the progesterone levels during pregnancy then rise to as much as 10 to 15 TIMES normal amounts by the THIRD TRIMESTER. In other words, the progesterone levels during pregnancy can be as much as 300mg to 400mg per day.
For women trying to become pregnant, an adequate amount of natural progesterone is crucial, because this hormone prepares the uterine wall for the implantation of the fertilized egg.
Without the correct levels of progesterone, low levels of progesterone and early pregnancy can result in the loss of the embryo. The progesterone levels in early pregnancy have a major role in maintaining a pregnancy during the early months. Discuss your progesterone levels during pregnancy with your doctor and if low, how to raise progesterone levels naturally.
IM STILL TRYING HERE HUN..LOL..
Progesterone levels vary considerably from cycle to cycle and woman to woman, both non-pregnant and pregnant. So the levels can only be averages and they change with the timing of the cycle. In general, the midluteal (middle of the second half of the cycle) progesterone in a non-pregnant patient is 8 to 10, but can be as high as 20 ng/ml. In a pregnancy cycle, it should be greater than 10 to 12 ng/ml to have a better chance of a good pregnancy outcome, but in general, we like to see 16 or over.
Everyone you ask will have slightly different numbers. Also there are differences as to what to do if the levels are low, with some docs giving progesterone (pills, shots, suppositories) and others not treating unless there has been some proof of a preexisting low progesterone in non-pregnancy cycles.
Overall, the levels you had were in the normal range both in the non-pregnant and pregnant cycles. Whether additional progesterone might have helped would just be a guess, but one you will have to decide prior to the next pregnancy. If you are going to try to raise the progesterone levels, you will need to start as soon as you know you are pregnant.
[Normal levels of progesterone at 7dpo - > 15 ng/ml
A progesterone test is done to confirm ovulation. When a follicle releases its egg, it becomes what is called a corpus luteum and produces progesterone. A level over 5 probably indicates some form of ovulation, but most doctors want to see a level over 10 on a natural cycle, and a level over 15 on a medicated cycle. There is no mid-luteal level that predicts pregnancy. Some say the test may be more accurate if done first thing in the morning after fasting.
Only one FET in. Twins run in my family, but not identical. H & H is all I ask. I guess I'll know how many on the 23/3 when we have a scan. I still don't quite get how they'll see anything cos our baby will be so small, but it will be a very special day DP has already booked it off. His boss know's mine doesn't so he can be honest, I'm at the dentist alot. LOL.
Firstly I would like to acknowledge Mollygirl and Loula, your sad news seem to have gotten a little lost or been missed in here. I am so sorry to hear of your news, I had been so hoping that this was to be your month, you both deserve a BFP almost more than anyone, and I admire your strength and courage to keep persisting in this struggle, I know that some day soon your efforts will be rewarded and your pregnancy and life with your new baby will be all the more richer, your bond stronger, and you will be better mothers for having to have gone through this journey. Something those women who get it easy will never understand. I saw this quote somewhere:
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of day saying "I will try again tomorrow".
You both are the most courageous women I know. I hope you can move forward with hope and see you both back in here soon.
To Murph, the biggest congratulations to you, this is the most wonderful of news, and I look forward to following your journey in the PALTTC threads. Best wishes.
To Greemslw, congrats to you too, best of luck for a H&H pregnancy.
To everyone else in your TWW, sending you lots of and hope to join you in here soon.
feeling a little bit low today - I had a small spot of blood when I wiped today (sorry for TMI) I am officially at 4 days past transfer and thinking no this isnt going to happen now and still have this crazy mild cramps.
Now reading obsessively on the web about implantation bleeding instead of doing work!! 1 more week till testing and I am getting antsy, was feeling very restless last night.
Hi everyone in here...have been away for a week and a half and am trying to catch up on the news in here...
just quickly for now though....
Murph- yahoooooo! congratulations...so happy to read your news
good luck everyone else in the TWW and big hugs for those who have got a BFN this time.
I guess I should also put myself in here too...DH and I are trying naturallly for a while before resuming IVF.... to be honest, I am not tracking my cycle very carefully (trying to relax a bit about it all for a while), but we did BD around the time I think I ovulated, so I guess you never know.
Aleenta, I am so sorry hunny, was hoping this was the one for you. And I know how had it is to take time off, especially because of work, but sometimes a break is good. I hope it helps get you in the best possible frame of mind for your next cycle. I hope your BFP is just around the corner.
JBM, how are you, sending you the best of luck for your TWW, I hope this is the one. Hugs.
Azzrenae, GL for your TWW.
Possums, so great to hear from you, best of luck for your natural TWW, thinking of you.
Loops, Buggirl, Tania, Kitty, Busy, and anyone else I have missed, GL to you all and best wishes for a speedy TWW with a BFP at the end.
Hi Buggirl I really really hope it is a postive, I did a HPT too early and it showed up negitive and tried a day later and there was a very faint line I got a possitive from my BT test and now have a beautiful 17 month old daughter. When did you say you BT is?
Hope everything goes well for you Possum let hope a BFP is around the corner for you and DH.
Sorry about your news Aleenta GL for your work ventures and hopefully that will take your mind off it for a while hope you will back here in another 1-2 months
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BABY2BEE.. i have just found this but i really have no idea hun but trying to help ya ok im no dr pmsl.....dr smith lol...
best of luk to you my friend
p.s.
I am so sorry to hear of your news, I had been so hoping that this was to be your month, you both deserve a BFP almost more than anyone, and I admire your strength and courage to keep persisting in this struggle, I know that some day soon your efforts will be rewarded and your pregnancy and life with your new baby will be all the more richer, your bond stronger, and you will be better mothers for having to have gone through this journey. Something those women who get it easy will never understand. I saw this quote somewhere:
and hope to join you in here soon.
and still have this crazy mild cramps.
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