Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. Worried about stopping Progesterone at 10 weeks a atlast2013 Mar 3, 2013 at 9:06 AM I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. I'm a worry wart in general so I've been trying to not read anything negative. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. That's when I started the progesterone. Prayers and God bless!! Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. My RE starting weaning me off estrogen yesterday. I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. 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 was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Good luck! I guess P production is taken over by the Placenta between 10-11 weeks. Does anyone have experience with this? I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. I have read that your body starts to produce adequate amounts at 10 weeks so I definitely wouldn't stop taking it at 9 weeks no matter what your dr says. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. :). They only checked my progesterone right after stopping it and it was just above 20. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. 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 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. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he makes a statement about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas shortly after Biden returned to Washington from his trip to South Korea and Japan, at the White House in Washington, U.S. May 24, 2022. A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. 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. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. EDD 9/22/14. I'm so nervous, too! All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. My RE says to stop at 9 weeks (I have enough Crinone to last me until 10 weeks). If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. This medication is making me sick. I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. I understand your fear completely. IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. I stopped at 11 and was nervous. Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. I'm sure everything is going to be fine! "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Drinking raspberry leaf tea. I am being tested at 10 weeks. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. he just prescribes them without question. And that resulted in my happy healthy boy. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. No pregnancies yet. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. I am so sore from the shots! Also did everyone else just stop cold turkey? I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. I just went with it and so far so good. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. (It goes out of the system quickly.). These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. See what your midwife says too. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. 9 weeks seems SO early! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. ). I'm supposed to stop progesterone and estrace cold turkey this Sunday (I will be 10 weeks), and I am SO nervous! If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. She didn't want me to freak. I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. 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. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Joe Biden is known for his perennial gaffes and . 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. (Well, a *good* doctor will!) Create an account or log in to participate. Drinking water with vinegar. 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. Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! 6. Dr Daniel says. I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. Learn more about. When did you stop? Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. I'm going in to see Dr at 2. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. That's Monday for me. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. 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 was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. I'm so thankful and relieved. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. I've just received another very similar tale of stopping it abruptly, see here. These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. 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. I'm So nervous and praying for good news. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! GL! 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. I've already seen multiple 3D images of him (my third boy) and, like the rest of you, I will be devastated if being taken off of this progesterone cold turkey is what does me in. What happens when you start taking progesterone? 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I am just waiting to hear a heartbeat at 12weeks because at that point I know my placenta is contributing to most of my progesterone. I think the 9th week is just insurance. . But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. When did you stop? Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Didnt have my first OB appt. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. What happens when you come off progesterone? 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. They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. I am now 12 weeks :). Woohoo! Doc said after 10 weeks placenta should take over. 2/10/14 Transferred 2 AA day 5 blasts , 5 Frozen - Estrace & Endometrim (which IMO is worse than PIO!!). Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. This is what my RE told me to do.. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Create an account or log in to participate. I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. I think Taz & HB are right re self medicating. He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? 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. 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. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. I am taking 200mg orally at night. 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. Congrats on this milestone! 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. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Hi there my first post here Iv spent so many hours on here reading posts and I suppose hope without ever being too involved posting it gave me support and an understanding to some of the things that happened , I suppose starting at the beginning Hi everyone. You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). I also stopped at 10 weeks. 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. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy:), I was on progesterone for IVF and stopped around that time too. I then had spotting during the month and my GP moved me to Evorel conti. If you discontinue your progesterone too early, there is a theoretically increased risk of miscarriage. And that resulted in, St Mary's. 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. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. So confusing. I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. Girls Totally freaking out lol! If all is good, I can stop. 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. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". Do not double doses. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Is it OK to miss one day of progesterone? They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. I am sure my fears are irrational, but my husband and I have just waited so long and worked so hard for this baby! Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards?

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