I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 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. I just went with it and so far so good. 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. I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? So confusing. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. 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! Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. BFN. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. Just over 12 weeks. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I foolishly did googling and found answers saying that the placenta takes over progesterone production at 8-12 weeks which makes me worry. I stopped at 11 and was nervous. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. The discharge is not sticky and it only has a light Ac Keeps Shutting Off A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle During ovulation It can be watery or thick and. They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. What happens when you come off progesterone? He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? Which was amazing! 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. (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. BUT I stopped progesterone at 13 weeks (currently 13 weeks and 3 days) cold turkey, per my doctor's orders, and yesterday and today I have had brownish spotting. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. I am thrilled to stop, I hate the damn pills. It was of course and my 20 month old is perfect. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. But with PIO or oral progesterone, it does. That's when I started the progesterone. Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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. 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. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . now I am about to finish week 10 in a day and I want to stop it. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. I'm wicked nervous about it too, despite there being nothing good or fun about taking progesterone supplements. The same timing occurs in humans. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I asked my OB if I could stay on until 12 weeks, even though their practice is to stop at 10, and they were totally fine with it. I was still having weekly blood work at that point. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. In hormonal birth control, progestin side effects can include withdrawal bleeding and increased cramping. I am nervous about this tooI am to stop at 12 weeks. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Woohoo! I'm on 200mg 2x per day and 13w today. I am getting really nervous, because no . Your caregiver may prescribe one of three options: Progesterone injections (17P). I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. It won't harm the baby. And unless there were other reasons for stopping it, I would still personally take it until 12 weeks even if my doctor told me to stop. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. 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 had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. 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! Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. I'm so nervous, too! 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. I don't know, since my RE puts everyone on progesterone regardless of level. 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. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. When did you stop? I had a scan last Thursday at 11+5 and saw a wriggling baby! Hadn't had any spotting until after my Trans-vaginal US todayso glad she told me this was a possibility and we saw a strong 169 HR. These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. . I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! I'm sure everything is going to be fine! If you were using the combined sequi patches every day of the month, instead of just half the month, the overall prog dose might be too high. The clinic measured my levels 24 hours later and they were fine. 9 isnt far off 10 weeks so you should be fine x. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! 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. Congratulations! I had another scan. If all is good, I can stop. Im the same! I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! I'm about 5 weeks 3 days today and taking endometrin suppositories as well as PIO. I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. Although I have done my research and know that the placenta "should" take over progesterone production at this point, I am a bit terrified that my placenta will not do what it is supposed to do. I think Taz & HB are right re self medicating. Studies show about half of women who take HRT stop treatment within a year, and up to 75% within two years. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? I am taking 200mg orally at night. You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. How many days after stopping progesterone suppositories does period start? We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. 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. I stopped PIO injections at 6 weeks, and started spotting a few days after. You should be producing enough progesterone yourself now, and you will be further reassured when you have your scan next week. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) So I stopped at 8 weeks. I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. Thursday will be 10 weeks. Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. Drinking pineapple juice. My level was 12 as well. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. If your cycles are regular but shorter (for example, if your period starts every 2126 days), then start cyclic progesterone /MPA on cycle day 12. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Me! (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. I appreciate the support! Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. I personally will stop progesterone support at 12 weeks (UK based) but when I asked the clinic why then, they did say that we were kept on medication much longer than needed so I don't at all think 12 weeks is necessary 2wwques 5 months ago I was on PIO for 10 weeks as ordered by my reproductive endocrinologist. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. . Suggests one round of ivf and then it is time to move onto another option. Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. But I'm really nervous. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. 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. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. But, I did stop them that day. LOL.) Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. Stopped progesterone yesterday and experience brown discharge when I wiped at the toilet. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. 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. 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! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Can you get your period while on progesterone? Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! If this early flow persists, or you are in perimenopause, then you either need daily progesterone/MPA for three months or to increase the dose of cyclic progesterone therapy to 400 mg. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". I'm supposed to stop progesterone and estrace cold turkey this Sunday (I will be 10 weeks), and I am SO nervous! RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. 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 I don't want to stress baby too much. 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. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he makes a statement about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas shortly after Biden returned to Washington from his trip to South Korea and Japan, at the White House in Washington, U.S. May 24, 2022. Aug 2013 - Hubsvaricocele procedure, both sides, Dec 2013 IVF #1: 24 retrieved, 20 fertilized, 7 made it to D5;OHSS, Betas: 2.6.14 - 689; 2.8.14 - 2400; 2.15.14 - 37,7000. Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I was very nervous, but I trusted him (and the nurse, and the other nurse, since I asked all three. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? 2 When should I take progesterone in my cycle? Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? My doc doesn't even typically check levels. he just prescribes them without question. ). Taking the morning-after pill. My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. 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. DD #1 {04-19-2004} TTC Journey Over~ Not By Choice September 2009 Congrats on this milestone! Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? This discussion is archived and locked for posting. I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. This provides a good environment for implantation by a . If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). I have been on 200mg of progesterone since week 7. Because of the estimated timing and the desire to be conservative, most IVF clinics in the US recommend progesterone supplementation for 8-10 weeks after egg retrieval/FET. Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. Has anyone done this before? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Taking ibuprofen. I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. I have been doing the PIO injections and glad to be done with them, but I do not want to do anything that could harm the baby! Scary, though! They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. She didn't want me to freak. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. 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. I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. Why not just use one a day for a week, one every other day for a week, then one twice a week and stop, then you have safely weaned off the drug. While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! 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. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. If it's too low I will continue and be tested again. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. Dr Daniel says. currently approaching 18 weeks. I had no problems at all. hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. He said if I start to cramp (which I feel like is all the time) I could start back up. I have been really looking forward to this milestone (and my right and left upper outer toosh quadrants are, too)! When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. He asked why I even asked him to check the numberI said because I had a concern since I was breastfeeding my son and with my daughter they monitored it often. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, But by 10 weeks the placenta has now taken over caring for the baby, and doesn't rely on your body's progesterone levels. 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. I take 200mg twice daily. For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. 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. My RE instructed me to stop at 9 weeks 2 days, as in the 9th-10th week your placenta takes over and is producing plenty of progesterone. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. 9 weeks seems SO early! Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Good luck! I also stopped at 10 weeks. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Please be aware that a blood progesterone test on you would be useless because it would be affected by the PIO, since PIO does enter your blood. Drinking water with vinegar. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. Hope this helps. Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. 2/10/14 Transferred 2 AA day 5 blasts , 5 Frozen - Estrace & Endometrim (which IMO is worse than PIO!!). Press ESC to cancel. I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. My RE had me go until 12 weeks but started tapering at 11 weeks. I think the 9th week is just insurance. I'm sure you'll be fine! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Congrats. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. 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 . REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. 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. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Anyone else stop around 9 weeks? Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. 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). At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. I have read that your body starts to produce adequate amounts at 10 weeks so I definitely wouldn't stop taking it at 9 weeks no matter what your dr says. I'm about a week away from when my RE told me to stop so I'm already stressing about when I'll actually stop. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I'm going in to see Dr at 2. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. I stopped PIO cold turkey at 10 weeks and was nervous too but it was fine! This is what my RE told me to do.. Good luck and congratulations! Create an account or log in to participate. They only checked my progesterone right after stopping it and it was just above 20. I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. until 12 weeks. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! . But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. No idea why they gave me so much. He said to stop them then. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. 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. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. At that point I would suggest a trough . Stopping Progesterone at 12 weeks with subchorionic hematoma ws29 2 years ago 6 Replies Hi everyone, I am currently 11+1 weeks pregnant and I was told by my clinic to stop my progesterone medications (2xCyclogest + 1 Lubion daily) at week 12. 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 will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. 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. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Progesterone helps to prepare the body for pregnancy by stimulating glandular development and the development of new blood vessels. Prayers and God bless!! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) Just drink lots of water and try to relax. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. I stopped at 9 weeks, per my RE. 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. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. That took me to 11 weeks. Hi there my first post here Iv spent so many hours on here reading posts and I suppose hope without ever being too involved posting it gave me support and an understanding to some of the things that happened , I suppose starting at the beginning Hi everyone. We saw baby and strong heartbeat. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. No one is checking me either! For what it's worth, the progesterone (if it is doing something for you) is only beneficial before the placenta forms, as it is doing the job of the placenta in maintaining the pregnancy. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. I stopped cold turkey and was very nervous but everything was fine. 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. I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is.
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