Progesterone levels

Question

Hi ladies. So, I started prometrium the first day I got a BFP at 10dpo. Ten days later, I had my progesterone level checked and it is 23.7. Is this good considering I am on prometrium? Or should it be higher? Would it be low if I wasn't taking the progesterone supplement? Midwife said she wanted to see it between 20-25 without supplements but I was already taking them when she ordered the test. Just curious and want to make sure I'm at a safe level or if I should ask for higher dose prometrium. Thanks!

jschoch8 · Accepted Answer

youre levels came back higher than they would be without the pills. I was on 400mg a day orally, what is your dose? oral progesterone is the least effective method. so 200mg or below is usually not enough for someone that needs a supplement. right now it sounds like you are at a pretty safe level, but you want to make sure it continues to go UP.  keep in mind levels fluctuate throughout the day.

adgal · Answer

I was on prometrium (orally) as well.  And you know, my OB never ever gave me my levels.  Always just told me everything looked good.  I don't think it matters if the levels are in normal range due to the supplements or not. Point is, they are high enough and that either means your body is doing it's job, or the supplements are working.  Either way, I would think it means good news.  Hang in there hon, and remember...every day is a victory!!!

k10road · Answer

I'm glad all is well and hope your u/s is perfect!!

lori0615 · Answer

I did not start progesterone till 6 weeks. but i had a miscarriage 3 yrs ago that they now say could have be progesterone issue or blood pressure issue, My new dr that i see now told me that everything looks great so far, and i will be having an ultrasound on Wens.

k10road · Answer

Thanks for that. Based on that chart, I am just about where I should be right now. So, now it's making me wonder if I had low progesterone in my previous losses. Last time I did take it, but I didn't start it until like 5 weeks. And the loss before that, I wasn't on it at all. Hmmmmmmm. Now I just hope it goes up.

lori0615 · Answer

My first progesterone level around 4weeks was 13.44 and my obgyn said that was good, than last week my progesterone level went down to 9.2 and she said that level is on the fence and put me on progesterone suppositories last week. (100mg once a day)  She hopes that my number goes up before my next blood work, first ultrasound is 05/05/10

jschoch8 · Answer

i wouldnt worry too much, especially if your levels go up next time. if they stay the same or are lower, i would see about increasing the dose to 400mg.  this is a good graph to show you what is normal for each week

http://repro-med.net/repro-med-site2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25&Itemid=12

k10road · Answer

I was 4 weeks 6 days yesterday when it was checked. I am on oral supplements 100mg twice daily. I wish they would give me suppositories. I would feel better. But they said oral is good. Grrrr

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