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.
thanks for your replies. Sorry no blood test news to report yet. I rang my clinic and they were going to call me back in 5 minutes (45 minutes ago!). Aaarggh, they don't know what it does to you. For now though, I'm still spinning over my two lines and it's still proudly displayed for all to see (me, DH and the dogs that is!)
If you're still there Miss Magpie...news just in...levels read a day early apparently so numbers are good for early result 91 and 49. Sorry don't know what any of it means, all new territory, better get reading.
congrats Murph! have a wonderful and happy next 8 months!
AFM, clinic rang this afternoon another BFN, taking the next two months off to save a few $ and starting back at my NP again next week and cant TTC while on his herbs as they really do give me a clean out! lol big detox!
see you in a few months and GL to thoese still waiting xx
I know that this happiness can so easily be taken away but please forgive me this indulgence even when others of you are hurting. My gorgeous best friend lost her little miracle today at 9 1/2 weeks and yet she cried with happiness for me while I cried for sadness with her.
Life is so uncertain and tonight I'm just gonna feel happy for me and my beautiful husband. I chose to go through with this transfer despite missing my Mum's partner's funeral so this is really a double celebration of life following death and he would be so happy for us. He was the most wonderful person, truly one of a kind. I kind of suck at this being happy business don't I
Congratulations Murph on your BFP.. Long overdue by the look of it and to your gorgeous best friend.. I'm so sorry that this has happened to her but how wonderful that she can be so happy for you..
Loula - So sorry that it was a BFN.. I hope your time is not too far away.. goodluck with your break.. I hope it has the desired effect and you can have your BFP soon...
Goodluck to everyone else who are still waiting for results...
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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
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and a truck load of
to everyone
yay murph..
to your gorgeous best friend.. I'm so sorry that this has happened to her but how wonderful that she can be so happy for you..
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