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Low prgesterone early pregnancy

Low prgesterone early pregnancy

I have just found out today that I am pregnant (after going to the DR since bleeding 3 weeks and being on the pill) but not to think much of it since my HCg level was low--800 and my progesterone even lower than normal 2.5. I was told to do nothing but rest this weekend and we will re-check levels on Monday. Anyone else told anything about progesteron levels too low?

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My MD likes for progesterone levels to be above 14.  If it is not he prescribes Prometrium (progesterone supplement).  Not to worry you, but that level seems entirely too low to support a pregnancy.  Usually after you ovulate your progesterone will go up (to above 12 or so) and should stay up if you get pregnant.  It usually only goes down in case of m/c or if you are starting AF.  Good luck to you...maybe you will be different and your levels will rise!
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I had two m/c and both times progesterone was low.  The Dr said well "it seems you have a problem with progesterone, next time we will give you a supplement".  I thought this was the most cruel thing to do. It seems to me there is a problem with progesterone the 2nd time then it should be prescribed. Any I switched dr's right away.  Found out from the new dr that I was pregnant again right away. I was put on baby aspirin and progesterone and I am 14 weeks strong now.  I thank my new dr for that.

Advice: do your research and get a second opinion.
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