stopping progesterone at 9 weeks

Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? I'm sure you'll be fine! Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. Once the progesterone has cleared from the system and the physiological changes reversed, most women feel much better. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now have a very cheeky 2yr old. I'm 8 weeks yesterday. I am nervous about this tooI am to stop at 12 weeks. If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. 2 When should I take progesterone in my cycle? I know its scary but your RE got you this far. If unfortunately you are not pregnant, you will be instructed to stop the progesterone and expect a period within 2-5 days (you should call us if a menses does not occur within about 5 days of stopping progesterone). 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 Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Plus, my Reproductive. They're completely normal! That's when I started the progesterone. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? I have to say Im not very excited to be back in this group. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Good luck at you appt! Learn more about. All rights reserved. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. What happens when you start taking progesterone? I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. I was nervous too. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. 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've taken progesterone with both my pregnancies (one IVF and one natural cycle) and both times, I was told to quit the progesterone "cold turkey" at 10 weeks and all was fine - in fact, I felt a lot less tired! 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. Woohoo! Especially the tip about spotting. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. But I had enough left (endometrin 3 times a day) that I weaned myself to two a day and then to one a day and then off. Commenting is the best way to get involved. July/Aug '13 IVF 1.2 Long Lupron = 7R, 6F, 2T= BFP!!! My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. 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. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. currently approaching 18 weeks. You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. I have to ask the OB next week. This medication is making me sick. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Try not to worry. Is it OK to miss one day of progesterone? I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. Anyway, I was just curious how your pregnancies went and if you were all able to carry to term and have beautiful little babies now? That was a huge relief! They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). now I am about to finish week 10 in a day and I want to stop it. And that resulted in my happy healthy boy. However, the effect of early stop of progesterone supplementation for patients with poor ovarian response (POR) has not been investigated. I'll be 10 weeks, then so maybe I'll feel a little better about it. 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. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy:), I was on progesterone for IVF and stopped around that time too. I stopped PIO injections at 6 weeks, and started spotting a few days after. ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. I am getting really nervous, because no . The risk of endometrial cancer is real. Good luck. 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. For all progestins, except for progesterone capsules for postmenopausal women: If you miss a dose of this medicine, take the missed dose as soon as possible. I was on Crinone until 13 weeks exactly because I had enough to last until that long and didn't want to waste it and wanted to be absolutely sure that my placenta had had time to take over. (If I *had* low progesterone. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. A blood test on someone who's taking vaginal progesterone would be their actual progesterone level because that doesn't enter the blood. They did not check my levels before stopping either. She said to just stop and. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I have been really looking forward to this milestone (and my right and left upper outer toosh quadrants are, too)! Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. Then I went in for a follow up appt for a referral to a new dr. (My ob that prescribed the progesterone doesn't deliver babies anymore.) But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've said to stop taking them now. I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. I stopped at 12w4d and was nervous about it but I'm 13w6d today and all seems to be ok. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. Congrats on this milestone! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. 9 weeks seems SO early! I don't want to take any chances and would not consider stopping as early as 9 weeks. Me: 37, DH: 38 Married since 2005, TTC since 2007, IVF#1 February 2013 - 6R, 4M, 3F - transferred 2 day 3; 1 frozen - BFN, IVF#2 May 2013 - Menopur, Follistim, Ganirilex - 16R, 13M - freeze all eggs due to MFI 0% Motility day of retreival, FET September 2013 - 9 eggs thawed, 0 fertilized transferred frostie from IVF #1 - Estrace & PIO - BFN. 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. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. I understand your fear completely. If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel 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. ). The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. Learn more about. TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IFOct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIsFeb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. The placenta will start taking over soon so you shouldn't have a problem, it amazes me how different OBs opinions are when it comes to taking progesterone while pregant. I'm sure everything is going to be fine! My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. My RE starting weaning me off estrogen yesterday. yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. 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. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. : )If you don't feel right about stopping at 10 weeks, talk to your doctor about extending it to 12 weeks, just to be sure. My clinic discharged me from their care and also told me to stop taking the progesterone supplements that I have been on since I got pregnant. 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. Good luck! I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married). 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. Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) Joe Biden is known for his perennial gaffes and . - it is just 2 weeks of oestrogen and then 2 weeks of both hormones - and often the progestogen is synthetic which can make the problem worse. d&e 3/24/11, Dx with Balanced Robertsonian Translocation (13;14) moving on to IVF w/ PGD, IVF #1 (May 2012) 13R, 10F, 5 blasts, ONE NORMAL frozen no transfer, IVF #2 (July 2012) 17R, 8F, 5 blasts, ONE NORMAL 6dt on 7/12/2012- c/p. 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. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. I'm so thankful and relieved. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. Suggests one round of ivf and then it is time to move onto another option. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. You're fears are *not* irrational. He said he goes by what ha, That is what I heard also about not checking the numbers, after they knew my last miscarriage was associated with low progesterone and PCOS, I had to ask for a progesterone lab and that is when I found out I was low as I expected (9.2). But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. When I reached 9 weeks. You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. 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. I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Anonymous: I did an Fet and I'm pregnant. Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. It is better to be safe than sorry! If all is good, I can stop. IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. I had another scan. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. But I'm really nervous. I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. Anyone else stop around 9 weeks? Spotting continued on and off for the entire first trimester, though, so I don't know if it was related to stopping progesterone or not. I don't think there's any problem with either method at any age - it is purely what works for you!!! The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. What was your weaning process. I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. The first day of menstruation is called day 1. 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. A lot of genital development at 10 weeks, so I listened to my dr and stopped . The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. When should I take progesterone in my cycle? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? For treating unusual stopping of menstrual periods (amenorrhea): Adults and teenagers45 milligrams (mg) (one applicatorful of 4% gel) once every other day for up to six doses. Started seeing RE 11/12, April '13 IVF 1 MDLF converted to 4th IUI due to 3 runaway follicles! January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) 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. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. I think that would make me feel better about it! 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 stopped at 11 and was nervous. The clinic measured my levels 24 hours later and they were fine. Press ESC to cancel. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. I've never heard of a RE stopping progesterone that earlier. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. When did you stop? I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. It stopped but I still went to the doctor this morning and everything was fine. 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. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Do not double doses. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". No one is checking me either! At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". I've just received another very similar tale of stopping it abruptly, see here. So confusing. Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) GL! The only way for her to get a *true* progesterone blood level reading is for her to get tested a week or so after shestops PIO. I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? I stopped PIO cold turkey at 10 weeks and was nervous too but it was fine! I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. I'm wicked nervous about it too, despite there being nothing good or fun about taking progesterone supplements. Drinking pineapple juice. Prayers and God bless!! The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . I also stopped at 10 weeks. Good luck! The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Has anyone done this before? Taking ibuprofen. I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. 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. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. :). Everything looked great. I'm between the RE and the OBGYN (seeing the OB on Friday), so I'm investigating on the internet until I can ask about it in person. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? I am thrilled to stop, I hate the damn pills. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. He said to stop them then. I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. Have faith everything will be ok. Good luck to you. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? until 12 weeks. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. Thank you so much! I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. I have been on them since 2 days past O, and only had the 7dpo draw done so have no idea what my levels have been or would have been without it. I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. Create an account or log in to participate. 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.

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