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Low Progestrone levels

HI I just wanted to see if this is normal.  I found out yesterday that im 2 weeks pregnant.  We have been going to a fertility doctor for 10 months.  I had my blood drawn and she said my levels were low. My progestron was 21.6, I ve read 15-30 is good why would she say they were low?  Do doctors test differently?  ALlo I didnt ask my HCG level, I go back tomorrow and get more blood drawn to see if its doubled.  I had a m/c in dec. and I remember they told me the same thing at the beginning of that pregnancy also. I would appreciate anyone help thanks!
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Hi, I am 12 weeks pregnant and when I was 6 weeks my progesterone level was a 12. My OB said that was very low that it needed to be at least a 25. He put me on prometrium, a hormone replacement. and he said that if I didn't take it I would lose the baby. My husband and I looked it up and read all about it and all of its side affects. My husband was not happy and does not want me taking it. So we decided that I won't take it. Don't get me wrong we want this baby more than anything and want our three year old to have a sibling. But our theory is that if its Gods will that we have this baby... we will.
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Thank you for responding,  Ive been a little sad the past few days so I havnt been on here much.  I did get my results and my HCG only went up to 31.  The doctor told me to stop taking prometrium and I would naturally miscarry.  I did This Tuesday.  It does  just feel like a heavier period.  I hope this is my period and i will ovulate in 14 days to try again. This is my second m/c and the lst one was at 2 1/2 months, I hope this will be my last ;o(.  
Thanks again for your help.
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902536 tn?1326914250
how the hell sdo i do that? i am new to this stuff
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212720 tn?1304375415
You have to write your own question to the doctor. She will not answer if you piggyback off of someone else. :)
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902536 tn?1326914250
hi! i was wondering if maybe u could help me out, i have not been feeling good the last 3 days. i am going to the bathroom more, really really tired, got no energy, cant sleep on stomach or sides and feel big. i took a hpt on monday and it came back negaitve. do u have any idea what could be wrong? please write back soon

becky
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603463 tn?1220626855
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Hi!
I just saw your follow up question about the HCG.  A level of 21 is OK as long as the next level is 42(or so)  I expect by now you have the results of a few of them.  I hope they are good. At least you can have more confidence in your doctor!
Dr B
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603463 tn?1220626855
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
I'm sorry to respond so late!  I think the first answer I posted got lost in cyberspace and never made it to the forum.  I'm not sure why your doctor would say that 21 was "low".
I have always used 15 as a cut off, and have recently read a paper saying that all of their viable pregnancies had progesterone levels over 10.  Unless the units are funny, and the value is actually 2.16, I think you're in good shape.  Hope your HCG is (was) good!
Dr B
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