I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. But with PIO or oral progesterone, it does. Hope this helps. This is what my RE told me to do.. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. I'm sure everything is going to be fine! No one is checking me either! 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. : )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. Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks . Married since 2010 (together since 2006) I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. She didn't want me to freak. I stopped PIO cold turkey at 10 weeks and was nervous too but it was fine! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine! I was told to stop at 10 weeks but I took it for a couple days after because I was terrified! Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. A blood progesterone test on her would be inaccurate because progesterone in oil enters the blood stream. I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. 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. It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? Get weekly updates on baby and your body. You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. No idea why they gave me so much. This provides a good environment for implantation by a . I stopped cold turkey and was very nervous but everything was fine. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. 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. The discharge is not sticky and it only has a light Ac Keeps Shutting Off A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle During ovulation It can be watery or thick and. Drinking water with vinegar. BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". . 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. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. When should I take progesterone in my cycle? 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. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. Especially the tip about spotting. You're fears are *not* irrational. I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. What happens when you start taking progesterone? The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. 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'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. Learn more about. It's scary! 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. My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. Dr Daniel says. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. For use with infertility procedures: I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? I don't want to stress baby too much. I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. 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. That took me to 11 weeks. When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. 6. I'm sure you'll be fine! Prayers and God bless!! 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 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. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. 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. 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. Thursday will be 10 weeks. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. Has ANYONE took it, stopped, and then experienced any type of effects? My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). 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. I'll be 10 weeks, then so maybe I'll feel a little better about it. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. I had my 9 week ultrasound a few days ago. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). Could it just be me stopping progesterone? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now have a very cheeky 2yr old. I don't know, since my RE puts everyone on progesterone regardless of level. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. If all is good, I can stop. ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) And that resulted in my happy healthy boy. I am now 12 weeks :). 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. 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 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! 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. Drinking salt water. 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 use progesterone everyday at 49 and not fully menopausal! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. DD #1 {04-19-2004} TTC Journey Over~ Not By Choice September 2009 Congrats on this milestone! I'm so nervous, too! Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Thank you so much! ChildrenUse is not recommended. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. Girls Totally freaking out lol! Does anyone have experience with this? Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? 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. I've been instructed to stop taking Crinone when I hit 10 weeks. 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. 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. he just prescribes them without question. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I'm a worry wart in general so I've been trying to not read anything negative. It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! I appreciate the support! Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. Week 10 is when the placenta is supposed to have fully taken over production of progesterone to support your pregnancy, but it's already ramping up. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. I have to ask the OB next week. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. 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. I keep seeing on all the packaging that it is only recommended for 10, so I wonder if most try to stop you before? Do not double doses. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. 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! Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. She said to just stop and. But I'm really nervous. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? See what your midwife says too. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. What week do you stop taking progesterone? stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? 9 weeks is a LOT earlier than I've heard before. hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. I am taking 200mg orally at night. When did you stop? A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. I liked the reassurance from them but who really knows if they helped or not. This medication is making me sick. 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. I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! EDD 9/22/14. Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? 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. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! I understand your fear completely. I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". My level was 12 as well. I have been on 200mg of progesterone since week 7. If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). I'm So nervous and praying for good news. May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. I stopped at 12w4d and was nervous about it but I'm 13w6d today and all seems to be ok. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. They had me switch from shots to suppositories at 8 weeks and I'll do the endometrin till 10 weeks. I was nervous too. 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. 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. He said if I start to cramp (which I feel like is all the time) I could start back up. 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. 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. No pregnancies yet. What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. 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. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. Create an account or log in to participate. Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. I'm 8 weeks yesterday. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. 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. 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. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? 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). IUI #3-12/30/14. I think Taz & HB are right re self medicating. The same timing occurs in humans. I've been nervous, too. Learn more about. It will be an exciting day to take my last one. 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). They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. 9 weeks seems SO early! I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. Have faith everything will be ok. Good luck to you. I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. GL! But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Me! Everything looked great. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. 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. There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, This is an enzyme that converts androgens (male hormones) to estrogens. I appreciate all the help. Scary, though! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I am getting really nervous to stop. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Summer_millie. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. I want to stop but I am worried, Update 2/8/23Its been exactly one year since my cerclage. Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. I am taking 200mg orally at night. The placenta will start taking over soon so you shouldn't have a problem, it amazes me how different OBs opinions are when it comes to taking progesterone while pregant. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. 8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFP! Didnt have my first OB appt. Taking ibuprofen. Woohoo! 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. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! It does not store any personal data. Vaginal progesterone gel or suppositories. I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. 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. 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. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. 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. 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 When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? 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. This is what my RE told me to do.. 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 have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. Create an account or log in to participate. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is. BFN. At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. I have to say Im not very excited to be back in this group. I'm so thankful and relieved. Studies show about half of women who take HRT stop treatment within a year, and up to 75% within two years. Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Stopped at 9 weeks with this pregnancy. (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. The risk of endometrial cancer is real. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. :). I've just been checking and those who've expressed concern about the dose of progesterone are correct - Femseven sequi dose is 10 micrograms per day and Femseven conti dose is 7 micrograms per day according to those figures. 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 am getting really nervous, because no . I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? Have them run a blood test to confirm that your progesterone is high enough, it's easy enough to do! 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. Good luck and congratulations! 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. 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. 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. Congrats on your pregnancy! Anyone else stop around 9 weeks? I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. 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. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. He said to stop them then. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I have been really looking forward to this milestone (and my right and left upper outer toosh quadrants are, too)! That helps. After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Just over 12 weeks. Just drink lots of water and try to relax. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days.