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. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. 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. Create an account or log in to participate. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). 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. Although I have done my research and know that the placenta "should" take over progesterone production at this point, I am a bit terrified that my placenta will not do what it is supposed to do. It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? GL! I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! Unfortunately with HRT the hormone changes in the menstrual cycle are not replicated. That's Monday for me. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I was still having weekly blood work at that point. Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. 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. I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. If it's too low I will continue and be tested again. Once the progesterone has cleared from the system and the physiological changes reversed, most women feel much better. 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. That helps. BUT 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. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. Learn more about. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. I'm sure you'll be fine! Also, lots of us know the inconvenience of being over 50 and finding that our womb lining is too thick which then triggers a whole list of scans and appointments - under NHS guidelines - often leading to hysteroscopy in order to give the all clear. Good luck at you appt! It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. The placenta starts taking over progesterone at 10-12 weeks so to be safe I would not stop until 12 weeks with your history God Bless and Congrats Helpful - 0 Comment HeidiL5 Thanks thendricks. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. 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. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Have heard baby's hb twice since then so all is good! I've seen loads of people seem to stay on progesterone until 12 weeks but my clinic stop after viability scan around 7/8 weeks usually. 5 When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? 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. If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. 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. Oh gosh, I hear you about being nervous to stop! This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Re: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? I think that would make me feel better about it! When did you stop? Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I don't know, since my RE puts everyone on progesterone regardless of level. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. If all is good, I can stop. 9 isnt far off 10 weeks so you should be fine x. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. No pregnancies yet. Most don't have any problems while they stop, however, stopping suddenly does increase the risk of menopausal symptoms returning, so you should not stop taking your HRT without consulting your doctor. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? Just over 12 weeks. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. It is so scary to stop! Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Posted 1/3/17. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Good luck and congratulations! Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; I stopped at 11 and was nervous. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. Create an account or log in to participate. Thank you. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. July/Aug '13 IVF 1.2 Long Lupron = 7R, 6F, 2T= BFP!!! 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. The discharge is not sticky and it only has a light Ac Keeps Shutting Off A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle During ovulation It can be watery or thick and. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Week 10 is when the placenta is supposed to have fully taken over production of progesterone to support your pregnancy, but it's already ramping up. I had my 9 week appt. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. All rights reserved. It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. My clinic has told me to stop taking the crinone gel when I reach 9 weeks (I'm 8 today) but as much as I try and rationalise and trust the clinic I am worried it's too soon! Good luck! So I stopped at 8 weeks. Learn more about. Has ANYONE took it, stopped, and then experienced any type of effects? I had an u/s at 10 weeks and we still saw a yolk sac and the tech said it was still too early to check out the placenta so that makes me even more nervous. IVF #3 (Sept. 2012) 39R, 25F, 13 blasts, 3 NORMALS! I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. It will be an exciting day to take my last one. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I stopped at 12w4d and was nervous about it but I'm 13w6d today and all seems to be ok. 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. I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I'm currently almost 12 weeks. If you get a period regularly and your cycles are usually 27-30+ days long, start progesterone on the 14th day after flow began and take it for 14 days or until cycle day 27. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Hope this helps. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. Yes Freda conti HRT works to prevent a bleed (eventually when you are post-menopausal) because the progestogens interfere with the oestrogen receptors in the uterus lining and work to prevent growth and build-up - which is why the dose needs to be right for the amount of oestrogen being taken. Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. I'm wicked nervous about it too, despite there being nothing good or fun about taking progesterone supplements. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. BFN. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. Do not double doses. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism The placenta looks good and my uterus looks good and I have no other complications. I've been instructed to stop taking Crinone when I hit 10 weeks. When did you stop? It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. If you experience any bleeding or painful cramping after stopping the prog, call them and they may re-test your levels and put you back on. Stopping Progesterone at 12 weeks with subchorionic hematoma ws29 2 years ago 6 Replies Hi everyone, I am currently 11+1 weeks pregnant and I was told by my clinic to stop my progesterone medications (2xCyclogest + 1 Lubion daily) at week 12. I am just waiting to hear a heartbeat at 12weeks because at that point I know my placenta is contributing to most of my progesterone. I am now 12 weeks :). He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? I'm about 5 weeks 3 days today and taking endometrin suppositories as well as PIO. ChildrenUse is not recommended. Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. It stopped but I still went to the doctor this morning and everything was fine. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! Which was amazing! Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! 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. I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. My level was 12 as well. Drinking pineapple juice. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. I stopped PIO cold turkey at 10 weeks and was nervous too but it was fine! Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. 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. LOL.) I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. I just went with it and so far so good. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. They're completely normal! IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. The point about using sequential HRT while you are peri-menopausal is that your own cycle is still fluctuating and there is likely to be unpredictable spotting and bleeding. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Good luck! So confusing. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. Your caregiver may prescribe one of three options: Progesterone injections (17P). We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. The same timing occurs in humans. I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? When should I take progesterone in my cycle? 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. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. They only checked my progesterone right after stopping it and it was just above 20. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. 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. 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. I stopped at 9 weeks, per my RE. I've just received another very similar tale of stopping it abruptly, see here. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. The clinic measured my levels 24 hours later and they were fine. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. Have them run a blood test to confirm that your progesterone is high enough, it's easy enough to do! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. They should test your levels first. For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. No idea why they gave me so much. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 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. In recent years, with the continuous changes in the scale of pig breeding, the pig breeding industry has become more and more detailed in the technical requirements for pig feedin I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. I know how stressful it can be to go off progesterone which I why I didn't feel comfortable stopping right away with my first. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. Anonymous: I did an Fet and I'm pregnant. Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. I was told to stop at 10 weeks but continued until week 11. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. Although 9 weeks seems a bit early to me. I am getting really nervous to stop. But I'm really nervous. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? However, the effect of early stop of progesterone supplementation for patients with poor ovarian response (POR) has not been investigated. U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he makes a statement about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas shortly after Biden returned to Washington from his trip to South Korea and Japan, at the White House in Washington, U.S. May 24, 2022. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? I've just been checking and those who've expressed concern about the dose of progesterone are correct - Femseven sequi dose is 10 micrograms per day and Femseven conti dose is 7 micrograms per day according to those figures. I am so sore from the shots! "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. My RE had me go until 12 weeks but started tapering at 11 weeks. Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks . The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. If you're taking a stronger blood thinner like Clexane, you can stop it at nine weeks without reducing - unless you have a haematological issue that requires you to keep taking it. Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Scary, though! Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. Quitting Hormone Replacement Therapy Most dont have any problems while they stop, however, stopping suddenly does increase the risk of menopausal symptoms returning, so you should not stop taking your HRT without consulting your doctor. 9 weeks seems SO early! But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. Congrats on your pregnancy! Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? Summer_millie. Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. This is what my RE told me to do.. 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. I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! I take 200mg twice daily. 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. 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 remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. I think the 9th week is just insurance. 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. But, I did stop them that day. hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. Does anyone have experience with this? See what your midwife says too. IUI #3-12/30/14.
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