Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I am going to ask if at 12 weeks I can either keep taking them or at least taper off by using one a day until 14 weeks to be extra sure. The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! Not a Forum member? 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. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 6. Didnt have my first OB appt. When taking progestin for menopausal symptoms, side effects may include mood changes, bloating, headaches, and breast tenderness. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. The risk of endometrial cancer is real. I am on it but my level was 9.2 (8weeks) and I have/am experiencing spotting. They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! Just over 12 weeks. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism No pregnancies yet. I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. This is an enzyme that converts androgens (male hormones) to estrogens. Congrats on your pregnancy! That's when I started the progesterone. 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 have been on 200mg of progesterone since week 7. Worried about stopping Progesterone at 10 weeks Did my clinic take me off of progesterone too early? . Have them run a blood test to confirm that your progesterone is high enough, it's easy enough to do! Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? What week do you stop taking progesterone? Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. IVF When is it ok to stop progesterone? - YouTube I'm so thankful and relieved. yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. I was told to stop at 10 weeks but continued until week 11. If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. But by 10 weeks the placenta has now taken over caring for the baby, and doesn't rely on your body's progesterone levels. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) The evidence that progesterone helps is really mixed, I miscarried whi, Good to know, sorry to hear about your miscarriage but congrats on your new pregnancy x, I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now, I stopped progesterone injections from my viability scan but I was told to stop the pessaries between 10-12 weeks. He said to stop them then. I am getting really nervous to stop. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. 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 . I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. What happens when you come off progesterone? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. Plus, my Reproductive. 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. 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? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now have a very cheeky 2yr old. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. My RE says to stop at 9 weeks (I have enough Crinone to last me until 10 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'm going in to see Dr at 2. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) He said he goes by what happens "clinically". Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? I understand your fear completely. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. If all is good, I can stop. I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Is it OK to miss one day of progesterone? Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. So I stopped at 8 weeks. 8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFP! The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Freeze-all due to high E2. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. until 12 weeks. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. 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. I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. I had my 9 week appt. 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. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Does stopping progesterone cause bleeding? - March 2022 Birth Club BUT We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Good luck at you appt! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! Jump in the fray! Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. But I'm really nervous. Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. 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! 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. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! What happens when you start taking progesterone? 9 weeks seems SO early! You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). Progesterone and IVF: So why do I need this? | Fertility & Reproductive I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. He said if I start to cramp (which I feel like is all the time) I could start back up. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. 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. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. I'm on 200mg 2x per day and 13w today. 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). For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. This is what my RE told me to do.. When I reached 9 weeks. 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. Anonymous: I did an Fet and I'm pregnant. Can you get your period while on progesterone? These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? Taking ibuprofen. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. Stopped at 9 weeks with this pregnancy. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. So confusing. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. Doc said after 10 weeks placenta should take over. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. What was your weaning process. If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. I've been nervous, too. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. 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. 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. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying - 19FortyFive Also, lots of us know the inconvenience of being over 50 and finding that our womb lining is too thick which then triggers a whole list of scans and appointments - under NHS guidelines - often leading to hysteroscopy in order to give the all clear. They had me switch from shots to suppositories at 8 weeks and I'll do the endometrin till 10 weeks. Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! Congrats on this milestone! I'm 8 weeks today and my doctor is keeping me on progesterone til 12 weeks, estrogen patches for 2 more weeks and baby aspirin til 12 weeks. 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 didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! I am sure my fears are irrational, but my husband and I have just waited so long and worked so hard for this baby! The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. Has ANYONE took it, stopped, and then experienced any type of effects? How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? 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. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I'm on it and was told Tuesday to take it until my 12th week, so I will continue until then. I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. We saw baby and strong heartbeat. I've just received another very similar tale of stopping it abruptly, see here. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. 9 weeks seems SO early! To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. LOL.) This discussion is archived and locked for posting. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? Just drink lots of water and try to relax. . Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. It is tough to stop the injections because we grow to associate them with the reason why our pregnancy is successful so far (and it's likely true). I'm supposed to stop progesterone and estrace cold turkey this Sunday (I will be 10 weeks), and I am SO nervous! 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. Prayers and God bless!! When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? I never knew any of this and this is my 3rd. I don't think there's any problem with either method at any age - it is purely what works for you!!! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? 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. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. 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. Commenting is the best way to get involved. They should test your levels first. Stopping progesterone at 12 weeks | Mumsnet Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. Spotting after stopping progesterone - What to Expect I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. I also stopped at 10 weeks. No idea why they gave me so much. Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! The Best Way To Wean Yourself Off IVF Meds | Your IVF Journey It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? It seems like a lot leaked out at night anyway.
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