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My prog. dropped in the 5th week and now in my 8th week it is up w/Crinone 8% gel vag. supp., not fun, icky, but they do work!!! My HcG went up to 97,400 so thats good too. The supplements do work so use them!

Hi! I am also on progesterone. I am now at 13 weeks. Tomorrow I go to the dr and hoping for a heartbeat. I m/c at 10 wks last Dec. So far so good. Does anyone know if its necessary to stay on progesterone up to 15 wks or 12 the norm. Good Luck All!!!

**VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ** To all those who are asking about ceasing the progesterone supplements: I've been reading about this for sometime now, I've also talked to other women on progesterone supplements, the advice is DO NOT stop taking them until at least 12 weeks, some actually take up to the 3rd trimester. Progesterone in the natural form (prometrium/pessarys/suppositories) will not harm you or your pregnancy, it's natural, it's not a synthetic progesterone. Another thing: When you cease the prog supplements, you shouldn't cease it at once, it should be a gradually process, sort of like weaning yourself off it. These are only my findings from personal research, I am not a doctor, I'm just a woman obsessed with reading about progesterone support...lol take care all, wishing you much success with your pregnancies, ttcinNJ

Thanks for your advice. I am going to the doctor today, I will ask and keep everyone posted.

Hi Debi, Okay keep us posted and I wish you and every other mother-to-be on this board success with the progesterone support. ttcinNJ

I agree, the placenta doesn't take over until week 12 so the supplements are necessary until then! Why risk it now after taking it for so long?

So what is the verdict, do drs normally stop progesterone cold turkey or do they take you off slowly. Ladies, how have your doctors handled this. I am curious also. What week normally do they stop the hormones.

Hi all, Ladies, any more news on your progress with progesterone.....or anymore success stories out there??

I went to the doctor yesterday and I asked about the progesterone and she said it is ok to go off of it at 12 wks. She said my numbers were "through the roof" it was at 30 and she said it was way above normal. The placenta at 12 wks takes over. She said it is ok to go right off of it, because the body is then producing enough. I asked about going for another blood test to make sure it stay high and she said it was not necessary, that the #;s go up and down all the time and that is would only cause me more stress. I really feel it works because last night I heard the heartbeat at 14 wks, if it wasn't for the extra hormones I would not be pregnant right now. It is really sad that all it takes is one simple blood test and so many women would not have to experience a miscarriage. I wish everyone good luck.

I went to the dr yesterday it has been 2 weeks since is missed my period. the dr said that i should be between 6-7 weeks but the us lookes like the 5th week she then put me on progesterone. I m/c in march. Just concerned. Has anyone had a similar experience?

Went to the dr yesterday. I will be 10 weeks on Monday. iheard the heartbeat and oon the ultrasound the fetus wiggled. My progesterone was 39. Starting today im doing it every other night til Friday to wean my self off it. iasked about another blood test to check and she said dont need it the placent takes over. She told me from now on just to enjoy the pregnancy..trying to its just nerve wracking.. I wish everyone the best of luck..The progesterone really works

Hi Susan, That's excellent. Happy and Healthy 9 months (or less now i think) to you.. I've just started on the progesterone but I won't be testing with HPT for another few days. I feel tired though and I'm only taking the suppositories during the day, do you feel tired to.. or anyone else?

The only side effect for me was the icky feeling of it leaking. but other than that nothing at all. Just think i had to go through 2 m/c to find out it was my progesterone. But i feel so good now Good luck everybody!!

Just wanted to give all of you who have been following my posts an update. Today I am 12 weeks pregnant. My obgyn checked my progesterone levels yesterday and they are up to 31.3 so I can FINALLY stop my suppositories. However, contrary to other posts that I have ready, my obgyn told me just to stop the 600mg "cold turkey" and that there is "no need to wean off". I guess different doctors have different opinions. Hopefully everyone is doing well!

My progesterone had dropped from 18 to 18 in 5th week of pregnancy. I was on suppositories till 12th week. I am in my 20th week and it is progressing fine.

Happy 4th!! I have a question.I'll be 11 weeks tomm But my doctor weaned me of the progesterone last week. They told me the placenta will be fine. I don't have to be 12 weeks I hope she is right considering everone on here goes off at 12 weeks Wondering why she stopped me at 10 1/2 weeks anyone else stopped sooner than 12 weeks??