Trying to Conceive with IUI #3

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im trying hun to find out as much as i can What does the test result mean?
Interpretation of progesterone test results requires knowledge of where a woman is in her menstrual cycle or pregnancy. Progesterone levels usually start to rise when an egg is released from the ovary, continue to rise for several days, and then either continue to rise with early pregnancy or fall to start menstruation.

If progesterone levels do not rise and fall on a monthly basis, a woman may not be ovulating or having menstrual periods. If levels do not rise normally during an early pregnancy, the pregnancy may be ectopic and/or may be failing. If serial measurements do not show increasing progesterone levels over time, there may be problems with the placenta and fetus.

Levels of progesterone will be naturally higher during pregnancies that involve multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) than those in which there is only one fetus.

Increased progesterone levels are also seen occasionally with luteal ovarian cysts, molar pregnancies, and with a rare form of ovarian cancer.
Increased levels are occasionally due to an overproduction of progesterone by the adrenal glands.

In late pregnancy, low levels of progesterone may be associated with toxaemia and pre-eclampsia.




When is it requested?
Progesterone levels are measured:
As part of an infertility assessment, when a woman is having trouble getting pregnant and the doctor wants to verify that she is ovulating normally
To determine if and when ovulation has occurred following drug therapy to induce ovulation
When symptoms, such as abdominal pain and spotting, suggest an ectopic pregnancy or threatened miscarriage
To monitor the effectiveness of treatment when a pregnant woman requires progesterone injections to help maintain her pregnancy
To monitor placental and fetal health during a high-risk pregnancy
When a non-pregnant woman is experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding

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.

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...gesterone.html
i just found this here on bb
My progesterone started out low at 9, dropped to 6 and my RE started me on PIO (progesterone in oil injiections) 2cc/day and my progesterone went up and was 54 at last check. I am now 8 1/2 weeks. Good luck to you but you might want to ask about something more than the prometrium.


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05-04-2007, 10:02 PM #3
Milix I understand your concern very well. When I was pregnant with DS, I also had low progesterone levels (around 9 if I remember well). I was put on 2/day 200mg prometrium, my level went up a bit (around 15 was the last level tested), and the Dr. was cautiously optimistic. Well, my DS is a healthy 18 mo now.
There is a lot of controversy about progesterone levels in pregnancy. Some will say that a low progesterone level could mean there is something wrong with the pregnancy to begin with, but some women might have naturally lower progesterone levels and everything is fine. Talk to your Dr. and discuss your options,

Wishing you a smooth pregnancy