Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. You should be producing enough progesterone yourself now, and you will be further reassured when you have your scan next week. I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. If unfortunately you are not pregnant, you will be instructed to stop the progesterone and expect a period within 2-5 days (you should call us if a menses does not occur within about 5 days of stopping progesterone). I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. For use with infertility procedures: I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. (You must log in or sign up to post here. 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). She said to just stop and there should be no problems. I'm 8 weeks yesterday. 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. I have been on them since 2 days past O, and only had the 7dpo draw done so have no idea what my levels have been or would have been without it. I was a bit scared stopping so early so did as Gemcon said and halved my dose for a week before stopping completely at 9 weeks. I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. So I stopped at 8 weeks. I'm on it and was told Tuesday to take it until my 12th week, so I will continue until then. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . 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. 6. Started seeing RE 11/12, April '13 IVF 1 MDLF converted to 4th IUI due to 3 runaway follicles! The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. . I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. Dr Daniel says. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. I'm about 5 weeks 3 days today and taking endometrin suppositories as well as PIO. She didn't want me to freak. If all is good, I can stop. Prayers and God bless!! I don't want to stress baby too much. I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. 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. 2/10/14 Transferred 2 AA day 5 blasts , 5 Frozen - Estrace & Endometrim (which IMO is worse than PIO!!). The first day of menstruation is called day 1. 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 was worried, too, but I realized that these REs do this everyday, so I need to just trust what they tell me to do. This provides a good environment for implantation by a . I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Your caregiver may prescribe one of three options: Progesterone injections (17P). 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. Thank you. I have been really looking forward to this milestone (and my right and left upper outer toosh quadrants are, too)! EDD 9/22/14. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. . My doc doesn't even typically check levels. When taking progestin for menopausal symptoms, side effects may include mood changes, bloating, headaches, and breast tenderness. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? . I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! We saw baby and strong heartbeat. That only stopped when I graduated to my OB at 11 weeks. 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. Doc said after 10 weeks placenta should take over. 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. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. 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. The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. 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. Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! 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. Posted 1/3/17. 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. Anonymous: I did an Fet and I'm pregnant. I am now 12 weeks :). IVF #3 (Sept. 2012) 39R, 25F, 13 blasts, 3 NORMALS! The risk of endometrial cancer is real. Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. Good luck! I appreciate the support! How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Congrats on your pregnancy! Try not to worry. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. Not a Forum member? Good luck, mama, and congrats on your science baby! But I'm really nervous. They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. 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. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. 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. I also stopped at 10 weeks. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. Good luck! We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. I foolishly did googling and found answers saying that the placenta takes over progesterone production at 8-12 weeks which makes me worry. It does not store any personal data. Suggests one round of ivf and then it is time to move onto another option. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Stopped at 9 weeks with this pregnancy. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. I don't think there's any problem with either method at any age - it is purely what works for you!!! Learn more about. for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. 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. See what your midwife says too. When did you stop? I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. Hadn't had any spotting until after my Trans-vaginal US todayso glad she told me this was a possibility and we saw a strong 169 HR. So confusing. 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. I've taken progesterone with both my pregnancies (one IVF and one natural cycle) and both times, I was told to quit the progesterone "cold turkey" at 10 weeks and all was fine - in fact, I felt a lot less tired! That's Monday for me. 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. I'm wicked nervous about it too, despite there being nothing good or fun about taking progesterone supplements. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". I had my 9 week appt. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! It's scary! I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. I stopped at 9 weeks, per my RE. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. ChildrenUse is not recommended. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. It is so scary to stop! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? Thank you so much! I stopped PIO cold turkey at 10 weeks and was nervous too but it was fine! 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. Freeze-all due to high E2. Jump in the fray! Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. Vaginal progesterone gel or suppositories. I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. I understand your fear completely. 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. stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? They didn't check it again. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. 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. Can you get your period while on progesterone? They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. he just prescribes them without question. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Although I have done my research and know that the placenta "should" take over progesterone production at this point, I am a bit terrified that my placenta will not do what it is supposed to do. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. No one is checking me either! Because of the estimated timing and the desire to be conservative, most IVF clinics in the US recommend progesterone supplementation for 8-10 weeks after egg retrieval/FET. I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I've been nervous, too. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. 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'm going in to see Dr at 2. I had another scan. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. Commenting is the best way to get involved. A blood progesterone test on her would be inaccurate because progesterone in oil enters the blood stream. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 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. Scary, though! There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. I then had spotting during the month and my GP moved me to Evorel conti. Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). Also, lots of us know the inconvenience of being over 50 and finding that our womb lining is too thick which then triggers a whole list of scans and appointments - under NHS guidelines - often leading to hysteroscopy in order to give the all clear. I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). Drinking pineapple juice. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 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. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. I stopped cold turkey and was very nervous but everything was fine. I always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. 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. I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. It stopped but I still went to the doctor this morning and everything was fine. But I'm really nervous. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. They did not check my levels before stopping either. I'm on 200mg 2x per day and 13w today. They should test your levels first. Good luck. Its always possible for there to be a little variation from one woman to the next so at top IVF programs like ours at the Naperville Fertility Center, we keep. Then I went in for a follow up appt for a referral to a new dr. (My ob that prescribed the progesterone doesn't deliver babies anymore.) It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Press ESC to cancel. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. At that point I would suggest a trough . Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. Good luck! The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. But, I did stop them that day. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! 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. 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 never heard of a RE stopping progesterone that earlier. When did you stop? Learn more about. I'm sure you'll be fine! Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. Week 10 is when the placenta is supposed to have fully taken over production of progesterone to support your pregnancy, but it's already ramping up. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Hope this helps. If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. And that resulted in, St Mary's. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. I still have about 2 weeks worth of supps left so I am considering just continuing to take them on my own. I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! Good luck at you appt! 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. My RE starting weaning me off estrogen yesterday. My RE says to stop at 9 weeks (I have enough Crinone to last me until 10 weeks). The placenta looks good and my uterus looks good and I have no other complications. Unfortunately with HRT the hormone changes in the menstrual cycle are not replicated. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. I'm so nervous, too! Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. If your cycles are regular but shorter (for example, if your period starts every 2126 days), then start cyclic progesterone /MPA on cycle day 12. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Thanks everyone! Everything looked great. 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. Me! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. What was your weaning process. It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. If you experience any bleeding or painful cramping after stopping the prog, call them and they may re-test your levels and put you back on. I was nervous too. To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. I am nervous about this tooI am to stop at 12 weeks. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. This is what my RE told me to do.. He said it's not all that evident that they really help and he thought my former dr. was just trying to pad her bottom line. I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. 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. How long can you take pro gesterone while on your period? (EDD 11/4/14)Baby boy arrived 11/13/14! My RE had me go until 12 weeks but started tapering at 11 weeks. Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. No idea why they gave me so much. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. Learn more about. But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. If you experience any bleeding or painful cramping after stopping the prog, call them and they may re-test your levels and put you back on.

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