I delivered my son at 41 years old. I had 4 miscarriage prior to having him. After the 4th miscarriage my RE put me on Clomid and progesterone once I found out I was pregant, it was the only pregnancy that continued. I believe that it worked for me.
The questions you asked are excellent ones & also could be answered on the fertility forum - progesterone test from what I remember is done to see if you ovulate or it also can be done after conception to see if the woman is producing enough progesterone to maintain a pregnancy. Some doctors put their patients on progesterone at ovulation (mine did) and others prescribe it when pt is getting a positive pregnancy test. Still others don't prescribe it at all thinking that there's no scientific proof that it works on naturally conceived pregnancies - only on ART ones.
I would insist on a progesterone test if you get a BFP - it should be above 15. My re wanted her patients' progesterone above 20 so it's different w/each doctor. Good luck!
Thanks for the info and the good news that it works!! I plan on starting the 1st dose of 50mg clomid friday.I will use opk and hopefully I will O!. I never took progesterone with the 3 pg's that miscarried so I will make sure that if I test + hpt I will start asap progesterone. Congratulations on your beautiful baby!! You're an inspiration to us all.
Thanks so much for your comment!! I definately will get my progesterone tested if I BFP. I opk regularly and it shows that I O. I have also taken the First Response Fertility Test and my fsh levels were normal. This will be my first month trying again.
Progesterone is a common supplement for us over 35er's to take. I am on it myself. There are mixed feelings as to whether or not they will prevent a miscarriage, but they certainly don't hurt. Good luck to you, and I am sorry for your loss's.