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low progesterone

i have  a progesterone level of 12% and found out i am 6 week pregnant my doctor said to have an abortion because i will most likely miscarry is this correct
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did u get u/s sound done
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296076 tn?1371334474
My level was 11 at 4w and I took suppositories and now am 20w pg with a healthy baby... definitely get another dr.
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326352 tn?1310994295
Definitely get on progesterone suppositories and have them monitor your levels.  Do the shots, if required.  I did suppositories and then 40 nights of shots to keep both my babies.  Worked like a charm!

Good luck and find you a doc that will help!
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I would definately get a second opinion before you jump in there and terminate!  I just don't get why doctors always suggest that if the numbers are a little low?  Or, like Hannah said, ask for prog supplements and at least try that first.

Good luck!
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189192 tn?1261341628
My progesterone dropped from 20 to 16 to 11.  My dr put me on progesterone suppositories and my level went up to 39.  That was when I was 6wks pg, now I'm 33.  

I wouldn't wait a minute longer.  Call your dr now and insist he put you on progesterone.  
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367854 tn?1241610267
I would ask your doctor if you could inject or take some progesterone to save the baby.  I would think your body will take over and abort the child on it's own if something is not right.  I would also change doctors!
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