Progesterone high-what does it mean?

[airforcewife]

Hi ladies.  Last week I had my 4th IUI.  I don't think I ovulated until the day after the IUI.  On the day of my IUI my RE tested my blood for my progesterone levels just to get a jumping off point for this cycle.  The level last Tuesday was 2.95-so obviously pre-ovulation.  I went back in yesterday for my CD21 progesterone level and it came back at 53!  That seems high to me.  Does it seem high to you?  Can that mean that the IUI worked or is it just to let me know that I did ovulate?  Will that high a number help with implantation?  I really hope it means something good.  Any ideas?  Thanks!

[Chookdee]

Thats a great level. My usual levels were around 40, however this month my cd 21 prog level this month was 75 and I got my bfp yesterday!!! I have my fingers crossed for you and hope the waiting game isn't too hard!...

[airforcewife]

thanks everyone!  I am trying to not get my hopes up, but we all know how easy that is.  I appreciate you all so much!

[Tanker Chic]

That does sound high... I think this is a really GREAT sign.. I think post o they like to see at least a 9 or 11 (just going off of memory)..  When you are pg your body produces more progesterone.. I don't know how soon tho.. this is looking really good :)

I'm so excited!!  

[wanting4#1]

I don't want to give you false hope but when i got pg in Jan., my progesterone level was 56!

Good luck to you and SSBD!!!

[airforcewife]

Thanks so much for your comments.  April-I LOVE your answer!!!  I will go with that.  I am only 6dpo now, so WAY too early to test, but I will definitely go with your result too.  Thanks!!

[April1113]

I had high numbers on my cd21 progesterone check too (infact I think they were the same as yours) and I was pregnant =o)

[Countrymama]

i don't have alot of experience with IUIs, and #s, but it sounds postive to me. Good Luck and babydust!