stopping progesterone at 9 weeks

Good luck at you appt! And unless there were other reasons for stopping it, I would still personally take it until 12 weeks even if my doctor told me to stop. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I also stopped at 10 weeks. I am now 12 weeks :). I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. She said to just stop and. Stopping progesterone at 9 weeks - nervous k Kive40 Posted 14/1/20 I've seen loads of people seem to stay on progesterone until 12 weeks but my clinic stop after viability scan around 7/8 weeks usually. I've known throughout the entire IVF process that my RE group keeps their IVF patients who become pregnant on Progesterone in Oil until the 10 week mark. I am just waiting to hear a heartbeat at 12weeks because at that point I know my placenta is contributing to most of my progesterone. My clinic discharged me from their care and also told me to stop taking the progesterone supplements that I have been on since I got pregnant. (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. I never knew any of this and this is my 3rd. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. DH: 35 - SA is good Thursday will be 10 weeks. Can you get your period while on progesterone? I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. Drinking salt water. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. Re: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. Im now 17+4 weeks pregnant. If all is good, I can stop. You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. If you feel you need to continue them til 12 weeks it won't hurt the baby I am stopping mine tomorrow at 12 weeks and I am scared I don't see my ob til 13 weeks and alot can happen in a week good luck. I'm supposed to stop progesterone and estrace cold turkey this Sunday (I will be 10 weeks), and I am SO nervous! I am being tested at 10 weeks. I've seen loads of people seem to stay on progesterone until 12 weeks but my clinic stop after viability scan around 7/8 weeks usually. I don't recall any changes or spotting or anything noticeable when I stopped. Quitting Hormone Replacement Therapy Most dont have any problems while they stop, however, stopping suddenly does increase the risk of menopausal symptoms returning, so you should not stop taking your HRT without consulting your doctor. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. It stopped but I still went to the doctor this morning and everything was fine. (EDD 11/4/14)Baby boy arrived 11/13/14! I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. This provides a good environment for implantation by a . I'm about a week away from when my RE told me to stop so I'm already stressing about when I'll actually stop. I stop at 9 weeks. I was told to stop at 10 weeks but I took it for a couple days after because I was terrified! But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. . This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM This is what my RE told me to do.. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. This is what my RE told me to do.. For what it's worth, the progesterone (if it is doing something for you) is only beneficial before the placenta forms, as it is doing the job of the placenta in maintaining the pregnancy. Not a Forum member? Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. It was of course and my 20 month old is perfect. The point about using sequential HRT while you are peri-menopausal is that your own cycle is still fluctuating and there is likely to be unpredictable spotting and bleeding. Worried about stopping Progesterone at 10 weeks a atlast2013 Mar 3, 2013 at 9:06 AM I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? I'm currently almost 12 weeks. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. now I am about to finish week 10 in a day and I want to stop it. They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. My RE instructed me to stop at 9 weeks 2 days, as in the 9th-10th week your placenta takes over and is producing plenty of progesterone. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). Especially the tip about spotting. I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. I stopped at 11 and was nervous. In hormonal birth control, progestin side effects can include withdrawal bleeding and increased cramping. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IFOct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIsFeb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! Just over 12 weeks. Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? Anonymous: I did an Fet and I'm pregnant. Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. They didn't check it again. Good luck! EDD 9/22/14. I'm so thankful and relieved. Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. It's scary! You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. The dr. that prescribed the suppositories said that with my scan pics and the corpus luteum that I had on my ovary that I could stop the suppositories at 10 weeks. It will be an exciting day to take my last one. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. This is an enzyme that converts androgens (male hormones) to estrogens. Using NaProTechnology protocols developed by Dr. Thomas Hilgers, I would recommend progesterone in oil 100 mg/1ml, 200 mg intramuscular injection twice a week until twelve weeks gestation. Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. Endocrinologist was the one who gave me my stop date and I haven't been able to see my high risk OB yet to get their opinion. The risk of endometrial cancer is real. Do not double doses. ). We saw baby and strong heartbeat. The dr. that prescribed the suppositories said that with my scan pics and the corpus luteum that I had on my ovary that I could stop the suppositories at 10 weeks. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. (You must log in or sign up to post here. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). The placenta will start taking over soon so you shouldn't have a problem, it amazes me how different OBs opinions are when it comes to taking progesterone while pregant. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. If you get a period regularly and your cycles are usually 27-30+ days long, start progesterone on the 14th day after flow began and take it for 14 days or until cycle day 27. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. At that point I would suggest a trough . If you were using the combined sequi patches every day of the month, instead of just half the month, the overall prog dose might be too high. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. I was worried, too, but I realized that these REs do this everyday, so I need to just trust what they tell me to do. 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. Taking the morning-after pill. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? from the U.S., With your history of two miscarriages, I will usually be very conservative and continue the progesterone until 12 weeks gestational age. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. I'm so nervous, too! I appreciate all the help. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. : )If you don't feel right about stopping at 10 weeks, talk to your doctor about extending it to 12 weeks, just to be sure. I am taking 200mg orally at night. But they did check my levels. He asked why I even asked him to check the numberI said because I had a concern since I was breastfeeding my son and with my daughter they monitored it often. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. The only way for her to get a *true* progesterone blood level reading is for her to get tested a week or so after shestops PIO. I am thrilled to stop, I hate the damn pills. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. :). I have to say Im not very excited to be back in this group. I want to stop but I am worried, Update 2/8/23Its been exactly one year since my cerclage. She didn't want me to freak. On stopping the progesterone-only pill, there are changes to the mucus in the neck of the womb, making it easier for sperm to reach the egg. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. I don't want to take any chances and would not consider stopping as early as 9 weeks. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. I'm So nervous and praying for good news. My RE instructed me to stop at 9 weeks 2 days, as in the 9th-10th week your placenta takes over and is producing plenty of progesterone. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. Commenting is the best way to get involved. I've just been checking and those who've expressed concern about the dose of progesterone are correct - Femseven sequi dose is 10 micrograms per day and Femseven conti dose is 7 micrograms per day according to those figures. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. For use with infertility procedures: The evidence that progesterone helps is really mixed, I miscarried whi, Good to know, sorry to hear about your miscarriage but congrats on your new pregnancy x, I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now, I stopped progesterone injections from my viability scan but I was told to stop the pessaries between 10-12 weeks. May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. It seems like a lot leaked out at night anyway. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. Please keep us informed. I had an u/s at 10 weeks and we still saw a yolk sac and the tech said it was still too early to check out the placenta so that makes me even more nervous. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. I'm on 200mg 2x per day and 13w today. I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. ChildrenUse is not recommended. BUT The discharge is not sticky and it only has a light Ac Keeps Shutting Off A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle During ovulation It can be watery or thick and. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? When I reached 9 weeks. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. See what your midwife says too. Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. What was your weaning process. Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. Create an account or log in to participate. Summer_millie. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Just drink lots of water and try to relax. I always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? They did not check my levels before stopping either. No pregnancies yet. You're fears are *not* irrational. She has reassured me that I do not need it anymore and that taking it orally, as I was, it really wasn't doing much to begin with. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. Which was amazing! I stopped progesterone at 13 weeks (currently 13 weeks and 3 days) cold turkey, per my doctor's orders, and yesterday and today I have had brownish spotting. If you discontinue your progesterone too early, there is a theoretically increased risk of miscarriage. 5 When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. I guess P production is taken over by the Placenta between 10-11 weeks. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. For all progestins, except for progesterone capsules for postmenopausal women: If you miss a dose of this medicine, take the missed dose as soon as possible. I personally will stop progesterone support at 12 weeks (UK based) but when I asked the clinic why then, they did say that we were kept on medication much longer than needed so I don't at all think 12 weeks is necessary 2wwques 5 months ago I was on PIO for 10 weeks as ordered by my reproductive endocrinologist. I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. Said if you experience a lot of spotting, miscarriage, lots of cramping, etc. IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. I was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. I stopped cold turkey and was very nervous but everything was fine. I had a scan last Thursday at 11+5 and saw a wriggling baby! I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Oh gosh, I hear you about being nervous to stop! July/Aug '13 IVF 1.2 Long Lupron = 7R, 6F, 2T= BFP!!! I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. I have been on 200mg of progesterone since week 7. Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. until 12 weeks. How long can you take pro gesterone while on your period? I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy:), I was on progesterone for IVF and stopped around that time too. I am getting really nervous, because no . Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. So I stopped at 8 weeks. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. The clinic measured my levels 24 hours later and they were fine. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. I'm between the RE and the OBGYN (seeing the OB on Friday), so I'm investigating on the internet until I can ask about it in person. Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. Everything looked great. Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. Press ESC to cancel. Doc said after 10 weeks placenta should take over. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 9 isnt far off 10 weeks so you should be fine x. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. But by 10 weeks the placenta has now taken over caring for the baby, and doesn't rely on your body's progesterone levels. If you're taking a stronger blood thinner like Clexane, you can stop it at nine weeks without reducing - unless you have a haematological issue that requires you to keep taking it. That's when I started the progesterone. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! I appreciate the support! Hope this helps. Freeze-all due to high E2. Congrats on your pregnancy! The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. If it's too low I will continue and be tested again. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. When did you stop? Using that dose for 2 weeks is meant to initiate a bleed, but if you were to be on a conti HRT the daily prog dose would usually be lower. I was on the injections for what seemed like forever, then they switched me to the suppositories only at 8 weeks and I'm supposed to stop at 10 weeks with those. Woohoo! If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I have to ask the OB next week. What happens when you come off progesterone? Does anyone have experience with this? Thank you. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? It is tough to stop the injections because we grow to associate them with the reason why our pregnancy is successful so far (and it's likely true). It is better to be safe than sorry! Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. I understand your fear completely. Can it hurt to take progesterone too long? I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. He said if I start to cramp (which I feel like is all the time) I could start back up. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. He said to stop them then. IVF has a delayed luteal shift for some reason. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. (If I *had* low progesterone. Although it's tempting to use the one that makes you feel better I would be really wary of this without first having the docs advice. Has anyone done this before? Me: 37, DH: 38 Married since 2005, TTC since 2007, IVF#1 February 2013 - 6R, 4M, 3F - transferred 2 day 3; 1 frozen - BFN, IVF#2 May 2013 - Menopur, Follistim, Ganirilex - 16R, 13M - freeze all eggs due to MFI 0% Motility day of retreival, FET September 2013 - 9 eggs thawed, 0 fertilized transferred frostie from IVF #1 - Estrace & PIO - BFN. Joe Biden is known for his perennial gaffes and . I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Why not just use one a day for a week, one every other day for a week, then one twice a week and stop, then you have safely weaned off the drug. Science and doctors have proven that gradually stopping the use of progesterone from the 8th to 10th week of pregnancy causes no harm to both you and the child. Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! 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