eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! 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. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! 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. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. You should be producing enough progesterone yourself now, and you will be further reassured when you have your scan next week. Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. I don't recall any changes or spotting or anything noticeable when I stopped. 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. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. . When should I take progesterone in my cycle? Studies show about half of women who take HRT stop treatment within a year, and up to 75% within two years. Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. I've been nervous, too. Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. It is better to be safe than sorry! Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. I'll be 10 weeks, then so maybe I'll feel a little better about it. 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 had an u/s at 10 weeks and we still saw a yolk sac and the tech said it was still too early to check out the placenta so that makes me even more nervous. Good luck! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. currently approaching 18 weeks. Posted 1/3/17. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. I am nervous about this tooI am to stop at 12 weeks. I was still having weekly blood work at that point. It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. I'm about 5 weeks 3 days today and taking endometrin suppositories as well as PIO. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. She didn't want me to freak. All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). 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. Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. Plus, my Reproductive. 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. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. They're completely normal! The same timing occurs in humans. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. No idea why they gave me so much. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. He said it's not all that evident that they really help and he thought my former dr. was just trying to pad her bottom line. They did not check my levels before stopping either. Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I am being tested at 10 weeks. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. I am getting really nervous to stop. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! Press ESC to cancel. If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). Just drink lots of water and try to relax. 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. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Vaginal progesterone gel or suppositories. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. 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 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've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. I was a bit scared stopping so early so did as Gemcon said and halved my dose for a week before stopping completely at 9 weeks. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. DIAGRAM 2. Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; Its always possible for there to be a little variation from one woman to the next so at top IVF programs like ours at the Naperville Fertility Center, we keep. I'm sure you'll be fine! 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. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! I'm going in to see Dr at 2. Have heard baby's hb twice since then so all is good! I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 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'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. I was worried, too, but I realized that these REs do this everyday, so I need to just trust what they tell me to do. for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? Congrats on your pregnancy! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. I had another scan. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. I am taking 200mg orally at night. I had my 9 week appt. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism They didn't check it again. Dr Daniel says. They only checked my progesterone right after stopping it and it was just above 20. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Thursday will be 10 weeks. Good luck and congratulations! I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. Can you get your period while on progesterone? Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. 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. Hi Kelly- My RE also told me to stop the supps at 9 weeks, but it makes me nervous too, so I think I am going to finish out my script- I have another 14. Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? If you discontinue your progesterone too early, there is a theoretically increased risk of miscarriage. It was of course and my 20 month old is perfect. . 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). For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. That's Monday for me. 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. 6. For use with infertility procedures: The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". But I'm really nervous. 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! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I still have about 2 weeks worth of supps left so I am considering just continuing to take them on my own. I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. 2/10/14 Transferred 2 AA day 5 blasts , 5 Frozen - Estrace & Endometrim (which IMO is worse than PIO!!). 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. I was very nervous, but I trusted him (and the nurse, and the other nurse, since I asked all three. It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. DH: 35 - SA is good I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. I also stopped at 10 weeks. This medication is making me sick. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. That helps. When did you stop? How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. LOL.) I'm 8 weeks yesterday. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. 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. At that point I would suggest a trough . My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. 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.) What is the formula for calculating solute potential? Freeze-all due to high E2. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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 take 200mg twice daily. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is. 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. 9 weeks is a LOT earlier than I've heard before. Does anyone have experience with this? I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". He said to stop them then. When did you stop? ChildrenUse is not recommended. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. :). What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? Hope this helps. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. Good luck! We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM A blood progesterone test on her would be inaccurate because progesterone in oil enters the blood stream. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Previous studies indicated that progesterone can be withdrawn at the time of the first positive -hCG test without compromising the clinical pregnancy outcome in normal ovarian responder. I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. ). Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. On stopping the progesterone-only pill, there are changes to the mucus in the neck of the womb, making it easier for sperm to reach the egg. I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. My doctor mentioned to continue progesterone 2 more weeks, but wrote 1 more week on my paperwork. If it's too low I will continue and be tested again. This is an enzyme that converts androgens (male hormones) to estrogens. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. 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? I was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. Learn more about. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy:), I was on progesterone for IVF and stopped around that time too. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. That was a huge relief! Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. 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. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) I'm so thankful and relieved. It will be an exciting day to take my last one. Learn more about. I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. Stopped at 9 weeks with this pregnancy. This is what my RE told me to do.. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) Taking the morning-after pill. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. 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. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. (It goes out of the system quickly.). 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. 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? And that resulted in, St Mary's. 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. My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. Woohoo! 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. The clinic measured my levels 24 hours later and they were fine. I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. If all is good, I can stop. (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. Doc said after 10 weeks placenta should take over. IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. Drinking pineapple juice. Me! 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. I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. I stop at 9 weeks. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. All rights reserved. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. I stopped at 11 and was nervous. 5 When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. Although 9 weeks seems a bit early to me. I had a scan last Thursday at 11+5 and saw a wriggling baby! I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. I've been instructed to stop taking Crinone when I hit 10 weeks. They should test your levels first. I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. I had no problems at all. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. But with PIO or oral progesterone, it does. Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. 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 What was your weaning process. Can it hurt to take progesterone too long? 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. I was nervous too. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. 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. I am on it but my level was 9.2 (8weeks) and I have/am experiencing spotting. You're fears are *not* irrational. Everything looked great. I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. . The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. Thanks everyone! Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. I'm on 200mg 2x per day and 13w today. It does not store any personal data. 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. I am taking 200mg orally at night. I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Congrats. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. I was on until around 9 weeks, then went to every other day and stopped at 10 weeks. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. Which was amazing! I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now have a very cheeky 2yr old. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. I am sure my fears are irrational, but my husband and I have just waited so long and worked so hard for this baby! Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! I have to ask the OB next week. I then had spotting during the month and my GP moved me to Evorel conti. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. I always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. I think that would make me feel better about it! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. The placenta looks good and my uterus looks good and I have no other complications. Have them run a blood test to confirm that your progesterone is high enough, it's easy enough to do!