Not a Forum member? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. This is what my RE told me to do.. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. What happens when you start taking progesterone? Joe Biden is known for his perennial gaffes and . No idea why they gave me so much. The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 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. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. 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. I've just received another very similar tale of stopping it abruptly, see here. Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Please keep us informed. (If I *had* low progesterone. 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. BUT They had me switch from shots to suppositories at 8 weeks and I'll do the endometrin till 10 weeks. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. I am getting really nervous to stop. These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. Create an account or log in to participate. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. 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. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. 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). After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Scary, though! 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. July/Aug '13 IVF 1.2 Long Lupron = 7R, 6F, 2T= BFP!!! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Apparently my placenta was slightly pulling away from the uterine wall (most common reason for spotting in 1st trimester aside from MC) and from 6 weeks to today it has improved. She didn't want me to freak. Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. 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. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. Congrats. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. You're fears are *not* irrational. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. When Do I Take It? I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. 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. Congrats on this milestone! 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. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. Jump in the fray! No pregnancies yet. 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. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. 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. That's when I started the progesterone. 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. Learn more about. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. I'm 8 weeks yesterday. But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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 have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Posted 1/3/17. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. The placenta looks good and my uterus looks good and I have no other complications. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. : )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. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. Stopped progesterone yesterday and experience brown discharge when I wiped at the toilet. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. LOL.) See what your midwife says too. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! 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. Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. It is better to be safe than sorry! All rights reserved. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. Woohoo! 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. 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. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? So confusing. In hormonal birth control, progestin side effects can include withdrawal bleeding and increased cramping. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. No one is checking me either! It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. A blood progesterone test on her would be inaccurate because progesterone in oil enters the blood stream. 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 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. 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. I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! I have been on 200mg of progesterone since week 7. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I'm so nervous, too! Start by selecting which of these best describes you! I have been on them since 2 days past O, and only had the 7dpo draw done so have no idea what my levels have been or would have been without it. (You must log in or sign up to post here. 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. Drinking raspberry leaf tea. Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. I'm so thankful and relieved. My level was 12 as well. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! It is so scary to stop! I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. Just drink lots of water and try to relax. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. 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. Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). Commenting is the best way to get involved. Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? I'm going in to see Dr at 2. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Im now 17+4 weeks pregnant. (Well, a *good* doctor will!) I take 200mg twice daily. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". 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. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? 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. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. DD #1 {04-19-2004} TTC Journey Over~ Not By Choice September 2009 Congrats on this milestone! He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. I'm currently almost 12 weeks. 9 weeks seems SO early! When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. So I stopped at 8 weeks. . stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? What week do you stop taking progesterone? Started seeing RE 11/12, April '13 IVF 1 MDLF converted to 4th IUI due to 3 runaway follicles! The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. The placenta starts taking over progesterone at 10-12 weeks so to be safe I would not stop until 12 weeks with your history God Bless and Congrats Helpful - 0 Comment HeidiL5 Thanks thendricks. I'm between the RE and the OBGYN (seeing the OB on Friday), so I'm investigating on the internet until I can ask about it in person. Dr Daniel says. That's Monday for me. 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. The same timing occurs in humans. They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! 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. Do not double doses. I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. 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 will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. For use with infertility procedures: (EDD 11/4/14)Baby boy arrived 11/13/14! It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? I'm starting to ween myself off starting today so that I'll be finished by 14w. I don't think there's any problem with either method at any age - it is purely what works for you!!! I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. 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 always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. Im the same! Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. What was your weaning process. This is what my RE told me to do.. 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. Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks . I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine! When I reached 9 weeks. Can it hurt to take progesterone too long? You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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. Good luck! I never knew any of this and this is my 3rd. Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. That only stopped when I graduated to my OB at 11 weeks. Summer_millie. 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. Create an account or log in to participate. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thank you so much! Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. 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. 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. Anonymous. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. EDD 9/22/14. Oh gosh, I hear you about being nervous to stop! 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. Taking ibuprofen. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. It will be an exciting day to take my last one. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . They did not check my levels before stopping either. It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. Thursday will be 10 weeks. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Freeze-all due to high E2. I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Especially the tip about spotting. Me! The risk of endometrial cancer is real. All rights reserved. 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. 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). Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? I was nervous too. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. What happens when you come off progesterone? 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. I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. How many days after stopping progesterone suppositories does period start? I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. I've been nervous, too. Everything looked great. Thanks everyone! Re: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. BFN. Good luck and congratulations! Said if you experience a lot of spotting, miscarriage, lots of cramping, etc. I stopped cold turkey and was very nervous but everything was fine. 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. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. I stopped at 11 and was nervous. 2 When should I take progesterone in my cycle? I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. But they did check my levels. He said to stop them then. 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. I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. 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. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! . It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. 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 was very nervous, but I trusted him (and the nurse, and the other nurse, since I asked all three. Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. This is an enzyme that converts androgens (male hormones) to estrogens. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I don't want to take any chances and would not consider stopping as early as 9 weeks. I'm sure you'll be fine! Good luck! 9 isnt far off 10 weeks so you should be fine x. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. This is my last week I can't wait to stop! A ramble maybe Hurdity but an informative one!! It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. It does not store any personal data. ChildrenUse is not recommended. Press ESC to cancel. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. It seems like a lot leaked out at night anyway. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. 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 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. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Has anyone done this before? 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. That was a huge relief! I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. What was your weaning process. I was told to stop at 10 weeks but continued until week 11. 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. Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I stopped at 9 weeks, per my RE. That helps. I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. 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). My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. I'll be 10 weeks, then so maybe I'll feel a little better about it. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. I use progesterone everyday at 49 and not fully menopausal! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. Hope this helps. For all progestins, except for progesterone capsules for postmenopausal women: If you miss a dose of this medicine, take the missed dose as soon as possible. I just went with it and so far so good. I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. he just prescribes them without question. I have to ask the OB next week. 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. 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. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. 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. DIAGRAM 2. I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) Drinking water with vinegar. 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.
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