. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. It won't harm the baby. But, I did stop them that day. That was a huge relief! Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. The evidence that progesterone helps is really mixed, I miscarried whilst taking progesterone and im now carrying whilst taking it until 12 weeks so I wouldnt worry too much about it xxxx. But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! I still have about 2 weeks worth of supps left so I am considering just continuing to take them on my own. I take 200mg twice daily. I had another scan. Good luck. It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. I'm 8 weeks yesterday. Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. My level was 12 as well. While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. I've just received another very similar tale of stopping it abruptly, see here. Didnt have my first OB appt. Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. I stopped cold turkey and was very nervous but everything was fine. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, I then had spotting during the month and my GP moved me to Evorel conti. (It goes out of the system quickly.). Thank you. I stop at 9 weeks. 2 When should I take progesterone in my cycle? All rights reserved. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. That's Monday for me. No one is checking me either! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Woohoo! You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. Has anyone done this before? Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Has ANYONE took it, stopped, and then experienced any type of effects? I'm a worry wart in general so I've been trying to not read anything negative. Have faith everything will be ok. Good luck to you. Create an account or log in to participate. How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? 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. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. My doctor mentioned to continue progesterone 2 more weeks, but wrote 1 more week on my paperwork. ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. 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. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. Good luck! Commenting is the best way to get involved. Have them run a blood test to confirm that your progesterone is high enough, it's easy enough to do! And that resulted in my happy healthy boy. I was on the injections for what seemed like forever, then they switched me to the suppositories only at 8 weeks and I'm supposed to stop at 10 weeks with those. How long can you take pro gesterone while on your period? I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. 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. Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. Thank you so much! 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! My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. When did you stop? I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. You're fears are *not* irrational. I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". I also stopped at 10 weeks. 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 the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. 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. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. Im the same! (I have a new OB now/no longer the one who prescribed the meds). I foolishly did googling and found answers saying that the placenta takes over progesterone production at 8-12 weeks which makes me worry. 6. I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. 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. Good luck at you appt! I guess P production is taken over by the Placenta between 10-11 weeks. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. The clinic measured my levels 24 hours later and they were fine. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. DIAGRAM 2. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. What was your weaning process. Does anyone have experience with this? The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. 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. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. So I stopped at 8 weeks. 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). I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. Can you get your period while on progesterone? 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. After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I stopped at 11 and was nervous. I'm sure you'll be fine! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. But they did check my levels. Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. It increases thereafter from gestation weeks 7-9 (mean serum progesterone in week 7 = 63.4 nmol/L, compared to 67.7 nmol/L in week 8 (p = 0.374) and 78.9 nmol/L in week 9 (p < 0.001). When did you stop? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. 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. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. 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 am getting really nervous to stop. IVF #3 (Sept. 2012) 39R, 25F, 13 blasts, 3 NORMALS! TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married). I was pretty worried about this because I have PCOS therefore low natural progesterone levels and had been told that the placenta doesn't function until 12 weeks so therefore . Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is. 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. However, medically, it would be okay to stop at 10 weeks. 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? Jump in the fray! Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". 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. 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! 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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. 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. I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. July/Aug '13 IVF 1.2 Long Lupron = 7R, 6F, 2T= BFP!!! the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. It does not store any personal data. This is an enzyme that converts androgens (male hormones) to estrogens. Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? All rights reserved. What happens when you come off progesterone? I stopped at 9 weeks, per my RE. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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'm So nervous and praying for good news. : )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. Thanks everyone! I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! She has reassured me that I do not need it anymore and that taking it orally, as I was, it really wasn't doing much to begin with. Create an account or log in to participate. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Oh gosh, I hear you about being nervous to stop! This discussion is archived and locked for posting. I liked the reassurance from them but who really knows if they helped or not. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? Summer_millie. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Progesterone helps to prepare the body for pregnancy by stimulating glandular development and the development of new blood vessels. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. We saw baby and strong heartbeat. 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. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! Girls Totally freaking out lol! 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. He said if I start to cramp (which I feel like is all the time) I could start back up. Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. . 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. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 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. Can it hurt to take progesterone too long? A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. I am so sore from the shots! At that point I would suggest a trough . Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. . I have to ask the OB next week. Endocrinologist was the one who gave me my stop date and I haven't been able to see my high risk OB yet to get their opinion. Everything looked great. I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. (EDD 11/4/14)Baby boy arrived 11/13/14! I am thrilled to stop, I hate the damn pills. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. IVF has a delayed luteal shift for some reason. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. 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. Taking the morning-after pill. 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. Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! Congrats on this milestone! However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. 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. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. (Well, a *good* doctor will!) I'm so thankful and relieved. What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? 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. 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. Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. Press ESC to cancel. I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . I had my 9 week appt. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Plus, my Reproductive. Although it's tempting to use the one that makes you feel better I would be really wary of this without first having the docs advice. How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? My RE had me go until 12 weeks but started tapering at 11 weeks. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. 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. The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. I'm on it and was told Tuesday to take it until my 12th week, so I will continue until then. I was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! 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 am getting really nervous, because no . 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. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. until 12 weeks. It was of course and my 20 month old is perfect. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. (You must log in or sign up to post here. It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. This is my last week I can't wait to stop! I've never heard of a RE stopping progesterone that earlier. So confusing. It's scary! 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! Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. Not a Forum member? I had no problems at all. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine! I was super nervous stopping pio w/ my DD (she was an FET) so my RE wrote up a "taper" schedule for me starting at 10w and I basically weened off over the course of a week or two. Suggests one round of ivf and then it is time to move onto another option. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 9 weeks is a LOT earlier than I've heard before. 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. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks.
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