I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. That helps. It is better to be safe than sorry! Good luck. I guess P production is taken over by the Placenta between 10-11 weeks. I think Taz & HB are right re self medicating. 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). This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. Has anyone done this before? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? . But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Thank you so much! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I appreciate the support! My RE says to stop at 9 weeks (I have enough Crinone to last me until 10 weeks). It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. For use with infertility procedures: monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Drinking salt water. Stopped progesterone yesterday and experience brown discharge when I wiped at the toilet. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. (I have a new OB now/no longer the one who prescribed the meds). 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. 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? 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. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. Learn more about. Good luck! Anyone else stop around 9 weeks? Stopping progesterone 10 weeks | BabyCentre 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. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. When did you stop? 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. She said to just stop and. When should I take progesterone in my cycle? Plus, my Reproductive. I was still having weekly blood work at that point. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. I was told by my RE (shady grove)to stop estrogen and progesterone both at 8 weeks, but I only stopped the estrogen at 8 wks and continued with the progesterone until week 12 which my OB said was fine. And that resulted in, St Mary's. Anonymous: I did an Fet and I'm pregnant. I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. No idea why they gave me so much. All rights reserved. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. 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. 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'm on 200mg 2x per day and 13w today. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. 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. 9 weeks is a LOT earlier than I've heard before. 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? (It goes out of the system quickly.). If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). Learn more about. 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. 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. Me! Once the progesterone has cleared from the system and the physiological changes reversed, most women feel much better. Just over 12 weeks. 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. Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. 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. Taking the morning-after pill. I am getting really nervous, because no . Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. If you discontinue your progesterone too early, there is a theoretically increased risk of miscarriage. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. I am nervous about this tooI am to stop at 12 weeks. Does stopping progesterone cause bleeding? - March 2022 Birth Club I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. 5 When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? 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. Stopping Progesterone at 12 weeks wit - Fertility Network UK I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 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. currently approaching 18 weeks. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! That's when I started the progesterone. 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. My RE had me go until 12 weeks but started tapering at 11 weeks. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. My doctor mentioned to continue progesterone 2 more weeks, but wrote 1 more week on my paperwork. stopping progesterone at 9 weeks | BabyCenter Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. I stopped cold turkey and was very nervous but everything was fine. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). 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. A blood progesterone test on her would be inaccurate because progesterone in oil enters the blood stream. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! Science and doctors have proven that gradually stopping the use of progesterone from the 8th to 10th week of pregnancy causes no harm to both you and the child. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. IVF ladies: when did you stop progesterone? : r/InfertilityBabies - reddit 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. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. But with PIO or oral progesterone, it does. Stopping progesterone after IVF | BabyCentre Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. Started seeing RE 11/12, April '13 IVF 1 MDLF converted to 4th IUI due to 3 runaway follicles! Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Especially the tip about spotting. I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. . Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. Anyone stop progesterone and estrogen at 9 weeks? - The Bump All rights reserved. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. They're completely normal! Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. Weaning off progesterone? - DC Urban Mom I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. I don't want to stress baby too much. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! I just went with it and so far so good. I am sure my fears are irrational, but my husband and I have just waited so long and worked so hard for this baby! I'm sure everything is going to be fine! These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? 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 was told to stop at 10 weeks but I took it for a couple days after because I was terrified! 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. he just prescribes them without question. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. 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. It stopped but I still went to the doctor this morning and everything was fine. : )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. 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! I am taking 200mg orally at night. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". If you feel you need to continue them til 12 weeks it won't hurt the baby I am stopping mine tomorrow at 12 weeks and I am scared I don't see my ob til 13 weeks and alot can happen in a week good luck. today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! I'm 8 weeks yesterday. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. 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. They had me switch from shots to suppositories at 8 weeks and I'll do the endometrin till 10 weeks. Told to stop Progesterone support(ByG - Fertility Network UK :). Stopping progesterone at 9 weeks - nervous | BabyCentre Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. I'm on it and was told Tuesday to take it until my 12th week, so I will continue until then. Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. I understand your fear completely. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. BFN. Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks - DC Urban Mom 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. I'm so nervous, too! how long after stopping progesterone suppositories until I miscarry? I stopped at 12w4d and was nervous about it but I'm 13w6d today and all seems to be ok. 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. 9 weeks seems SO early! 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. Good luck at you appt! Summer_millie. 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). The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. What was your weaning process. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. Congrats on this milestone! But I'm really nervous. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. When Does the Placenta Form? All About This Unique Organ - Healthline Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood! - Tennessee Reproductive Medicine for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? It's scary! The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! I had my 9 week ultrasound a few days ago. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? Press ESC to cancel. IVF #3 (Sept. 2012) 39R, 25F, 13 blasts, 3 NORMALS! You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. The point about using sequential HRT while you are peri-menopausal is that your own cycle is still fluctuating and there is likely to be unpredictable spotting and bleeding. Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. Didnt have my first OB appt. Good luck. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. 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. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 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. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. 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. Drinking water with vinegar. Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. The risk of endometrial cancer is real. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. Stopping progesterone at 9 weeks - nervous k Kive40 Posted 14/1/20 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. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) Have faith everything will be ok. Good luck to you. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. I was nervous too. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. Stopping progesterone. 9 weeks - May 2016 Babies - What to Expect 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. 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! It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) DH: 35 - SA is good 2 When should I take progesterone in my cycle? Can I stop progesterone suddenly? - Sage-Advices I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. But they did check my levels. 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. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. Is it OK to miss one day of progesterone? If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? I don't know, since my RE puts everyone on progesterone regardless of level. Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. IVF has a delayed luteal shift for some reason. Congrats. She didn't want me to freak. 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. Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks . 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! I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. Taking ibuprofen. 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. Suggests one round of ivf and then it is time to move onto another option. When Should You Stop Estrogen And Progesterone After IVF (And Why) The same timing occurs in humans. I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! 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. 2/10/14 Transferred 2 AA day 5 blasts , 5 Frozen - Estrace & Endometrim (which IMO is worse than PIO!!). 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 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. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. Progesterone Function: Chart of Levels, Effects of High, Low Levels When Do I Take It? This is what my RE told me to do.. I am getting really nervous to stop. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. I was told to stop at 10 weeks but continued until week 11. 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. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. I want to stop but I am worried, Update 2/8/23Its been exactly one year since my cerclage. That only stopped when I graduated to my OB at 11 weeks. At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. Thanks everyone! IVF'ers: ? about stopping progesterone The Bump IVF When is it ok to stop progesterone? - YouTube Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? I've never heard of a RE stopping progesterone that earlier. 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. 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. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. Can low progesterone cause miscarriage at 8 weeks? I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. I think that would make me feel better about it! Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. Try not to worry. 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. Just drink lots of water and try to relax.
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