January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I'm sure everything is going to be fine! 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. You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. Has ANYONE took it, stopped, and then experienced any type of effects? However, medically, it would be okay to stop at 10 weeks. I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. You're fears are *not* irrational. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . (I have a new OB now/no longer the one who prescribed the meds). But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I have read that your body starts to produce adequate amounts at 10 weeks so I definitely wouldn't stop taking it at 9 weeks no matter what your dr says. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. Good luck. 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. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. 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. I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. I foolishly did googling and found answers saying that the placenta takes over progesterone production at 8-12 weeks which makes me worry. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. Which was amazing! I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. Good luck at you appt! It is better to be safe than sorry! hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. If this early flow persists, or you are in perimenopause, then you either need daily progesterone/MPA for three months or to increase the dose of cyclic progesterone therapy to 400 mg. 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! Aug 2013 - Hubsvaricocele procedure, both sides, Dec 2013 IVF #1: 24 retrieved, 20 fertilized, 7 made it to D5;OHSS, Betas: 2.6.14 - 689; 2.8.14 - 2400; 2.15.14 - 37,7000. : )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. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? 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. IVF has a delayed luteal shift for some reason. That only stopped when I graduated to my OB at 11 weeks. Good luck! 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. I had no problems at all. BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. She said to just stop and. I'm supposed to stop progesterone and estrace cold turkey this Sunday (I will be 10 weeks), and I am SO nervous! I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! 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. GL! BFN. When did you stop? Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! 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 am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. I just went with it and so far so good. Apparently my placenta was slightly pulling away from the uterine wall (most common reason for spotting in 1st trimester aside from MC) and from 6 weeks to today it has improved. (If I *had* low progesterone. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. 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. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. Try not to worry. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. A ramble maybe Hurdity but an informative one!! However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. No one is checking me either! Learn more about. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Re: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. I was told by my RE (shady grove)to stop estrogen and progesterone both at 8 weeks, but I only stopped the estrogen at 8 wks and continued with the progesterone until week 12 which my OB said was fine. Joe Biden is known for his perennial gaffes and . Good luck and congratulations! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. Im the same! I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! now I am about to finish week 10 in a day and I want to stop it. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. I never knew any of this and this is my 3rd. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. . No idea why they gave me so much. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. It's scary! When should I take progesterone in my cycle? Create an account or log in to participate. ChildrenUse is not recommended. Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. Congrats on this milestone! Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. 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. I understand your fear completely. This is my last week I can't wait to stop! He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I'm currently almost 12 weeks. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. For treating unusual stopping of menstrual periods (amenorrhea): Adults and teenagers45 milligrams (mg) (one applicatorful of 4% gel) once every other day for up to six doses. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. But they did check my levels. Hi Kelly- My RE also told me to stop the supps at 9 weeks, but it makes me nervous too, so I think I am going to finish out my script- I have another 14. Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. Most don't 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. he just prescribes them without question. 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. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I am getting really nervous to stop. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. I'm 8 weeks today and my doctor is keeping me on progesterone til 12 weeks, estrogen patches for 2 more weeks and baby aspirin til 12 weeks. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. DIAGRAM 2. How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. 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. I've been nervous, too. I was on until around 9 weeks, then went to every other day and stopped at 10 weeks. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. Yes Freda conti HRT works to prevent a bleed (eventually when you are post-menopausal) because the progestogens interfere with the oestrogen receptors in the uterus lining and work to prevent growth and build-up - which is why the dose needs to be right for the amount of oestrogen being taken. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. 6. I think Taz & HB are right re self medicating. I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. Has anyone done this before? Girls Totally freaking out lol! It stopped but I still went to the doctor this morning and everything was fine. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. Stopped at 9 weeks with this pregnancy. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? 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. Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've said to stop taking them now. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! What happens when you start taking progesterone? Please be aware that a blood progesterone test on you would be useless because it would be affected by the PIO, since PIO does enter your blood. I am so sore from the shots! Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. I know how stressful it can be to go off progesterone which I why I didn't feel comfortable stopping right away with my first. I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! It seems like a lot leaked out at night anyway. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? I don't want to stress baby too much. Anyway, I was just curious how your pregnancies went and if you were all able to carry to term and have beautiful little babies now? Vaginal progesterone gel or suppositories. Taking ibuprofen. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I guess P production is taken over by the Placenta between 10-11 weeks. The placenta looks good and my uterus looks good and I have no other complications. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Spotting continued on and off for the entire first trimester, though, so I don't know if it was related to stopping progesterone or not. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now have a very cheeky 2yr old. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I am getting really nervous, because no . Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. What was your weaning process. Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? I had a scan last Thursday at 11+5 and saw a wriggling baby! I am being tested at 10 weeks. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 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. I am taking 200mg orally at night. I am going to ask if at 12 weeks I can either keep taking them or at least taper off by using one a day until 14 weeks to be extra sure. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. 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. Woohoo! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. My level was 12 as well. I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. Congratulations! I keep seeing on all the packaging that it is only recommended for 10, so I wonder if most try to stop you before? Congrats on your pregnancy! Thanks everyone! Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! 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. This is what my RE told me to do.. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. Is it OK to miss one day of progesterone? A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! I stopped at 9 weeks, per my RE. This is what my RE told me to do.. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. I stopped PIO cold turkey at 10 weeks and was nervous too but it was fine! Learn more about. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. But I'm really nervous. Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! How many days after stopping progesterone suppositories does period start? Anonymous: I did an Fet and I'm pregnant. Good luck! We saw baby and strong heartbeat. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. This medication is making me sick. My doctor mentioned to continue progesterone 2 more weeks, but wrote 1 more week on my paperwork. I was super nervous stopping pio w/ my DD (she was an FET) so my RE wrote up a "taper" schedule for me starting at 10w and I basically weened off over the course of a week or two. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. It won't harm the baby. 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. All rights reserved. The risk of endometrial cancer is real. Thursday will be 10 weeks. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. 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. You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. I'm So nervous and praying for good news. 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. Prayers and God bless!! The same timing occurs in humans. 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. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl.

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