Progesterone Level

[sweetiepie27]

In sept I started taking 50 mg of clomid days 3 to 7. I had my progesterone level checked on day 21 which was 33.6. Everything I read says that over 15 when medicated is good.. well my nurse called and said that my levels were low and she wants me to up my dose to 100mg of clomid.. to me this doesnt sit right. Why should I up it if I ovualated? Im on clomid because I dont ovualte and if I did, it did its job... right? Any advice would be appreciated!

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you were my patient, I would NOT increase you Clomid dose.  The higher the dosage the more likely it is that problems such as luteal phase defect occur. A progesterone level of 34 is quite good.  I would stay the course, personally,  You might wish to speak with your MD before starting the next cycle--he/she may have a reason for the increase that we don't know about.
Good luck!
Dr B

[sharon201]

I have been trying to get pregnant for 20yrs..I am 44yrs old
Any help

[sharon201]

  I am 44yrs old. I had a myomectomy 4yrs ago . i have been trying to get pregnant for 20yrs it never happen. Can u please help me. Is there some meds that i can take to get pregnant. Please help

[sweetiepie27]

Thank you!!

I have an appointment on Oct 24 which I will talk to him then, but for now, im going to stay on the 50mg.

Thanks again for your response!