Progesterone low...or is it okay?? Help!!!

Dixielane · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:38 AM

When I was 4-5wks I had betas done, and my progesterone was almost 14.

Is this low? My old doctor said it was a decent number. My last preg ended in MC, and my progesterone was only like 10...so she said at this number, the pregnancy can sustain itself.

Reason I ask, my NEW (and awesome) doc moved my appt up to this Monday. And called in a prescription for prometrium, without even seeing me yet because they think 14 is pretty low. I switched docs because my old one just wasnt very proactive...Is my new doc just erring on the side of caution??

Should I worry? We saw baby and HB last Thursday.....everything measured good....I hope it is going to be OK and its not too late, and/or a progesterone of 13.7 is not too low!

lori · Oct 30th, 2009, 12:18 PM

I don't know much about it, but maybe this chart will be helpful. According to this, your levels are within the normal range, but on the lower end. Maybe your doctor is just being cautious.

http://www.justmommies.com/articles/...regnancy.shtml

Dixielane · Oct 30th, 2009, 12:29 PM

thanks..

It just doesnt say whats considered risky. my old doc seemed to think lower than 10..this one says they like to see over 20....

I'll be a wreck till Monday! ugh!

ladypotter · Oct 30th, 2009, 13:14 PM

You are completely right...different doctors have different opinions on what is good or not based on what they have seen. My Doctor thinks anything over 15 is fine. If you have a baby with a steady heartbeat at your stage, I don't think your progesterone level is going to make a difference as long as it doesn't go lower. It really matters more early on. The baby then takes over making the progesterone around 11-12wks and doesn't need your body to do it. Good luck to you!!! Sticky

!!!

Dixielane · Oct 30th, 2009, 14:24 PM

^^ thats exactly what I thought. nurse was even amazed my old doc did a abdominal scan with such a clear picture So early on...so im hoping the scan speaks louder than the blood work.
I HOPE!!!

Blessed1 · Oct 30th, 2009, 14:34 PM

My level was 13.5 at around 4/5 weeks and they put me on prometrium too. My doc said they like to see the level over 11.

I have to take the meds until 12 weeks.

We've heard and have seen the heartbeat too.

Dixielane · Oct 30th, 2009, 14:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blessed1

My level was 13.5 at around 4/5 weeks and they put me on prometrium too. My doc said they like to see the level over 11.

I have to take the meds until 12 weeks.

We've heard and have seen the heartbeat too.

really?

thats comforting!!! and you're doing okay I guess?

i wonder if starting at 8wks makes a difference

mjt11907 · Oct 30th, 2009, 16:49 PM

hey im ne where around 6 weeks to 6 weeks 5 days and they didnt tell me the number but said my progestrone was low to... so my doc put me on prometrium too... and i went for my first ultrasound this morning and we saw the baby (very small) but we saw the heart beating and it was beating 122bpm... doc said that it was good...

Blessed1 · Oct 31st, 2009, 15:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dixielane

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Originally Posted by Blessed1

My level was 13.5 at around 4/5 weeks and they put me on prometrium too. My doc said they like to see the level over 11.

I have to take the meds until 12 weeks.

We've heard and have seen the heartbeat too.

really?

thats comforting!!! and you're doing okay I guess?

i wonder if starting at 8wks makes a difference

Yea, I had to go in every week for a blood test to check my progesterone levels after starting the prometrium...
They put me on 200mg prometrium (I took 1 pill at bedtime). Because they were monitoring my levels every week since I began taking the prometrium, they saw a little drop in my progesterone and bumped me up to 2 pills at bedtime.
My pregnancy is going good so far.
At 8weeks1day the heartbeat was a strong 167bpm! And at 9wks, we went in for a check up and the dr. used the doppler on me and we got to hear the heart beat once again!

Dixielane · Oct 31st, 2009, 17:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blessed1

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Originally Posted by Dixielane

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Originally Posted by Blessed1

My level was 13.5 at around 4/5 weeks and they put me on prometrium too. My doc said they like to see the level over 11.

I have to take the meds until 12 weeks.

We've heard and have seen the heartbeat too.

really?

thats comforting!!! and you're doing okay I guess?

i wonder if starting at 8wks makes a difference

Yea, I had to go in every week for a blood test to check my progesterone levels after starting the prometrium...
They put me on 200mg prometrium (I took 1 pill at bedtime). Because they were monitoring my levels every week since I began taking the prometrium, they saw a little drop in my progesterone and bumped me up to 2 pills at bedtime.
My pregnancy is going good so far.
At 8weeks1day the heartbeat was a strong 167bpm! And at 9wks, we went in for a check up and the dr. used the doppler on me and we got to hear the heart beat once again!

Thanks. Im just on 100mg once a day, so I think (hoping) it really is just a precaution since its not a super excessive or high dose. Fingers crossed and am praying all will be OK monday

I am glad to hear it is going well for you, that helps me!

Oct 30th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#1
Dixielane Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 359	Progesterone low...or is it okay?? Help!!! When I was 4-5wks I had betas done, and my progesterone was almost 14. Is this low? My old doctor said it was a decent number. My last preg ended in MC, and my progesterone was only like 10...so she said at this number, the pregnancy can sustain itself. Reason I ask, my NEW (and awesome) doc moved my appt up to this Monday. And called in a prescription for prometrium, without even seeing me yet because they think 14 is pretty low. I switched docs because my old one just wasnt very proactive...Is my new doc just erring on the side of caution?? Should I worry? We saw baby and HB last Thursday.....everything measured good....I hope it is going to be OK and its not too late, and/or a progesterone of 13.7 is not too low!

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Oct 30th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#2
lori Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,078	I don't know much about it, but maybe this chart will be helpful. According to this, your levels are within the normal range, but on the lower end. Maybe your doctor is just being cautious. http://www.justmommies.com/articles/...regnancy.shtml

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Dixielane Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 359	thanks.. It just doesnt say whats considered risky. my old doc seemed to think lower than 10..this one says they like to see over 20.... I'll be a wreck till Monday! ugh!

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Oct 30th, 2009, 13:14 PM	#4
ladypotter Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,865	You are completely right...different doctors have different opinions on what is good or not based on what they have seen. My Doctor thinks anything over 15 is fine. If you have a baby with a steady heartbeat at your stage, I don't think your progesterone level is going to make a difference as long as it doesn't go lower. It really matters more early on. The baby then takes over making the progesterone around 11-12wks and doesn't need your body to do it. Good luck to you!!! Sticky !!!

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Oct 30th, 2009, 14:24 PM	#5
Dixielane Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 359	^^ thats exactly what I thought. nurse was even amazed my old doc did a abdominal scan with such a clear picture So early on...so im hoping the scan speaks louder than the blood work. I HOPE!!!

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Oct 30th, 2009, 14:34 PM	#6
Blessed1 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 321	My level was 13.5 at around 4/5 weeks and they put me on prometrium too. My doc said they like to see the level over 11. I have to take the meds until 12 weeks. We've heard and have seen the heartbeat too.

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Oct 30th, 2009, 16:49 PM	#8
mjt11907 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 223	hey im ne where around 6 weeks to 6 weeks 5 days and they didnt tell me the number but said my progestrone was low to... so my doc put me on prometrium too... and i went for my first ultrasound this morning and we saw the baby (very small) but we saw the heart beating and it was beating 122bpm... doc said that it was good...

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