Need Progestrone Help!!!

Chances · 08-17-2005, 11:29 AM

Greetings to all!! I have not been here for a long time. However, I need your help...... Through years of ttc #1 and finding I had endometriosis, we were finally able to conceive thru several iui's. HOwever, we are ttc #2 for the past 5 months. I have NEVER had my #'s jump around like this. HELP ME UNDERSTAND THESE!!! Here are my stats:
LAP IN APRIL: endometriosis back and worse but cleaned up
IUI in May: failed Prog. 4.0 on Day 22

WHat is up with that!!! I have never had them that low even without the meds!!!
June: multiple cysts in ovary from failed cycle.
July: vacation
Aug: iui on 8/8 and Prog. just came back as 4.1

What is up with this???? My RE's nurse was trying to be very hopeful and even told me she has someone right now that only had Prog. of 5 and is pg. Now come on, how is this possible???? Prog. registers how well you ovulated. I have never been this low. Before my son, I would register in the 20's without any hcg.

Please help me understand this and if there is any chance I could still be pg? My nurse didnt seem concerned, should I be? What would you say my alternatives be b/c of this? I just dont understand.

Ferret Mommy · 08-17-2005, 12:11 PM

I find out my results today too.... I am not sure of the numbers... but wanted to give ya a hug!! Lets see what others say.

Kat

**BC-DKNY** · 08-17-2005, 12:58 PM

chances....could you provide a little more info? such as, how are you confirming O? are you OPK'ing or temping before your IUI? and what cd would you "usually" O on?

Chances · 08-17-2005, 02:22 PM

Aug. cycle: Took follistim with blwk of estradial & u/s; took hcg on 8/6 due to size of follicles & iui on 8/8; then progesterone level on cd21 which was only 4.1. I hope this helps. I know that on a regular cycle it should be around 10 for most women and 15 on medicated cycle. The last two times, it was only 4.0 & 4.1. I have never had that!!! I know I am not near menopause b/c I had my bldwk done for that too and it is ok. I am 33.

**BC-Maura** · 08-18-2005, 01:29 PM

Hi Chances: The most common explanation for low progesterone on a cd 21 (or so) test is that the test was done too soon after O! I know you said you had u/s and HcG trigger... but maybe you actually O'd later than they thought you were going to and so your prog. was just done too early. With your May cycle, did AF come later than you thought it would?

Otherwise, I think it's definitely something to talk over with your doctor and not just the nurse. Prog. is just too important for a successful pg not to be comfortable with the level. Yes, some pg women have done fine with relatively low prog. numbers, but most doctors like to see 10 or above in pg -- if not 15 or 20.

Good luck and keep us posted++++++++++++++
Maura

**BC-DKNY** · 08-18-2005, 01:47 PM

chances....i'm sorry i didn't see your reply to this until now. but it looks like maura caught my back. thx maura!

i agree with everything that maura said. i think you need to speak to your doc doc directly about this. if you're dealing with a progesterone defficiency, it's one of the easiest things to correct. however an imbalance of it, will prevent you from maintaining a pg.

i don't think it's impossible for you to be pg with a progest level of 4, but i would think most docs would want to supplement you with that low of a number.

best wishes...and please let us know how it goes.

08-17-2005, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chances Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 239	Need Progestrone Help!!! Greetings to all!! I have not been here for a long time. However, I need your help...... Through years of ttc #1 and finding I had endometriosis, we were finally able to conceive thru several iui's. HOwever, we are ttc #2 for the past 5 months. I have NEVER had my #'s jump around like this. HELP ME UNDERSTAND THESE!!! Here are my stats: LAP IN APRIL: endometriosis back and worse but cleaned up IUI in May: failed Prog. 4.0 on Day 22 WHat is up with that!!! I have never had them that low even without the meds!!! June: multiple cysts in ovary from failed cycle. July: vacation Aug: iui on 8/8 and Prog. just came back as 4.1 What is up with this???? My RE's nurse was trying to be very hopeful and even told me she has someone right now that only had Prog. of 5 and is pg. Now come on, how is this possible???? Prog. registers how well you ovulated. I have never been this low. Before my son, I would register in the 20's without any hcg. Please help me understand this and if there is any chance I could still be pg? My nurse didnt seem concerned, should I be? What would you say my alternatives be b/c of this? I just dont understand. __________________ me 31 dh 30 m/c 9/99 ttc 2 1/2 yrs. 4/01-12/01-6 months clomid 2 mo. off clomid 3 rounds of 50 mg. clomid, hcg shot, u/s, iui ALL Failed 6/02 HSG- Found nothing Referred to RE 10/02 LAP-found minor endo. burned off 12/02- Gonal F/iui DS- 9-3-03

08-17-2005, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chances Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 239	answering questions Aug. cycle: Took follistim with blwk of estradial & u/s; took hcg on 8/6 due to size of follicles & iui on 8/8; then progesterone level on cd21 which was only 4.1. I hope this helps. I know that on a regular cycle it should be around 10 for most women and 15 on medicated cycle. The last two times, it was only 4.0 & 4.1. I have never had that!!! I know I am not near menopause b/c I had my bldwk done for that too and it is ok. I am 33. __________________ me 31 dh 30 m/c 9/99 ttc 2 1/2 yrs. 4/01-12/01-6 months clomid 2 mo. off clomid 3 rounds of 50 mg. clomid, hcg shot, u/s, iui ALL Failed 6/02 HSG- Found nothing Referred to RE 10/02 LAP-found minor endo. burned off 12/02- Gonal F/iui DS- 9-3-03

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08-17-2005, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 10,907 Blog Entries: 42	I find out my results today too.... I am not sure of the numbers... but wanted to give ya a hug!! Lets see what others say. Kat

08-18-2005, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
BC-Maura Board Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 12,946	Hi Chances: The most common explanation for low progesterone on a cd 21 (or so) test is that the test was done too soon after O! I know you said you had u/s and HcG trigger... but maybe you actually O'd later than they thought you were going to and so your prog. was just done too early. With your May cycle, did AF come later than you thought it would? Otherwise, I think it's definitely something to talk over with your doctor and not just the nurse. Prog. is just too important for a successful pg not to be comfortable with the level. Yes, some pg women have done fine with relatively low prog. numbers, but most doctors like to see 10 or above in pg -- if not 15 or 20. Good luck and keep us posted++++++++++++++ Maura