Normal Progesterone Levels?

SammyJ · 04-17-2006, 06:02 PM

Hello all,

I am new to this forum. I just found out today that I am PG with my first child at 36 - after 7 years of trying!

I was told my progesterone level is low - it was 14. My Dr. prescribed vaginal progesterone suppositories. Has anyone used these? And what kind of side effects did you have? With the flurry of questions in my mind, I didn't think to ask the Dr. what a "normal" level of progesterone should be. Does anyone know?

Thanks,
Sammy

AthenaD · 04-18-2006, 08:00 AM

Hi Sammy,

My level at 4 weeks was 18.5 and 10 and 5 weeks! My dr. prescribed vaginal suppositories (100 mg 2x day). At six weeks my level was 20. They do work and even though they are messy, they're well worth it! I stayed on them until 13 weeks. I was told that over 20 is a normal level. I had no side effects at all that I ever noticed. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to PM me. Best of luck with your pregnancy!

oldermama · 04-18-2006, 08:32 AM

Your little girl is soooo cute!

Barbara

**BC-GoMom** · 04-18-2006, 03:31 PM

over 20 is what they like to see. They are messy- you may want to wear a light pad- but they do the trick! Post again and Congrats!
JenC

AthenaD · 04-19-2006, 10:28 AM

Thank you Barbara!!!

Michilli · 04-20-2006, 02:20 PM

Hi- I take progesterone also. You can also ask for Crinone, it looks similar to a plastic tampon. You hold the end, shake it down ward, snap off the end and insert and squeeze. Not messy, no residue etc. I was give the suppositories and asked for the Crinone instead.

Memmo · 04-21-2006, 07:04 AM

Dr told me yesterday I only have a few more days left for progesterone pills he said the placenta is about to take over so i would not need them any more he also said they make you sleepy.

Michilli · 04-21-2006, 08:56 AM

That is for sure, I feel like I have narcolepsy!

Good luck!

Marcy · 04-21-2006, 03:11 PM

Hi,

I was on Prog supp for both my PGs until 12 weeks. My Dr.'s were satisfied with the level being over 15. I stayed on the supps until 13 weeks and everything was fine. My levels never went above 22 even with the supps.

Good luck to you.

Marcy
DD 10/3/02
EDD #2 05/25/06

04-17-2006, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
SammyJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1	Normal Progesterone Levels? Hello all, I am new to this forum. I just found out today that I am PG with my first child at 36 - after 7 years of trying! I was told my progesterone level is low - it was 14. My Dr. prescribed vaginal progesterone suppositories. Has anyone used these? And what kind of side effects did you have? With the flurry of questions in my mind, I didn't think to ask the Dr. what a "normal" level of progesterone should be. Does anyone know? Thanks, Sammy

04-18-2006, 08:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
oldermama Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,375	Sorry Sammy - off topic - for AthenaD Your little girl is soooo cute! Barbara

04-18-2006, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,917	over 20 is what they like to see. They are messy- you may want to wear a light pad- but they do the trick! Post again and Congrats! JenC __________________ Mom of 6: DS - 10 yrs (IVF) DD - 8.5 yrs (IVF) DD - 7 yrs (Natural Surprise) DD/DS twins b/d 12/9/97 @22.5wks IC/PROM/GBS DS- 18.8 years -died Easter Sunday 2005 multiple disabilities since birth Mommy loves you all!

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Memmo 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 207	Dr told me yesterday I only have a few more days left for progesterone pills he said the placenta is about to take over so i would not need them any more he also said they make you sleepy. __________________ Denise EDD 01/28/10 Age 40 3 Boys ages 18 yrs 15 yrs and 2 yrs old now 3 boys MY THREE SONS, Maybe this will be my little girl...... Did IUI 6 months straight used puregon injections , Ruptured ectopic skipped IUI this time eggs were on the right dr said no chance and now we have a positive ..........we did it natural.... Memmo

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04-18-2006, 08:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
AthenaD 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 6,952	Hi Sammy, My level at 4 weeks was 18.5 and 10 and 5 weeks! My dr. prescribed vaginal suppositories (100 mg 2x day). At six weeks my level was 20. They do work and even though they are messy, they're well worth it! I stayed on them until 13 weeks. I was told that over 20 is a normal level. I had no side effects at all that I ever noticed. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to PM me. Best of luck with your pregnancy!

04-20-2006, 02:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Michilli Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Windy City Posts: 640	Hi- I take progesterone also. You can also ask for Crinone, it looks similar to a plastic tampon. You hold the end, shake it down ward, snap off the end and insert and squeeze. Not messy, no residue etc. I was give the suppositories and asked for the Crinone instead.

04-21-2006, 08:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Michilli Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Windy City Posts: 640	That is for sure, I feel like I have narcolepsy! Good luck!

04-21-2006, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Marcy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 339	Hi, I was on Prog supp for both my PGs until 12 weeks. My Dr.'s were satisfied with the level being over 15. I stayed on the supps until 13 weeks and everything was fine. My levels never went above 22 even with the supps. Good luck to you. Marcy DD 10/3/02 EDD #2 05/25/06

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