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01-25-2013 at 8:26 PM
tnicole11
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More IVF meds post ET

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Today I had a visit with my RE.  I am 4dp5dt, went in for bloodwork, and found that my progesterone levels are low, around 7.7. 

My RE added 200mg Progesterone three times daily to my routine.  This is in addtion to progesterone suppositories, Estrace and Vivelle.  I just wanted to know if anyone has taken these meds, what were-if any-affects you had and did you see an increase in your levels.  I keep reading about low progesterone levels if you take suppositories, and wanted to get other opinions. 

Thanks so much! 

 
01-25-2013 at 9:07 PM
jadwedd
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I take the pio shots and my levels are pretty good.  One shot a day.  Good luck!  I got side effects the first time I took it - just nauseous for a few days.

Married 12-12-04
TTC since 07
me-36 PCOS, Tubal Problems, and polyps removed 7-12
DH - 36 extremely handsome and no fertility problems
IUI 8-12 and 9-12 failed
IVF 12-21-2012 - 2 I think perfect no matter what the dr graded them (2B)embryos transferred Beta on 12-31-12 Positve - Beta is 21
Beta 2 1-2-13 - 31
Beta 3 1-4-13 - 53
Beta 4 1/9 - 212!
Ultrasound 1/10 - Nothing completely empty uterus Beta 1/14 - 743; Beta 1/17 - 1704 ultrasound shows nothing. Officially a miscarriage. 1/21 Beta 3900 Dr. says it ectopic. Ultrasound shows a miracle heartbeat right in the uterus where it belongs! Dr. says I can be cautiously optomistic!!! Hang in there baby!

 
01-25-2013 at 9:46 PM
SCRN
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From what I understand when you take progesterone suppositories you will not see it reflected in your blood work. If you take it by mouth you will see an increase in your blood levels. It seems that doctors still like to "see" a higher number so as a precaution they increase the dose. Don't worry too much, the same thing happened to me. Also, I have taken all the meds you mentioned and except for slight nausea the first couple doses I had no side effects.

Me 32 DX DOR FSH 13.6 AMH 0.36 (just found out this dx 11/2012) DH 36 DX MFI 2% Morphology, everything else normal IUI X 3= BFNs IVF # 1 02/2011- 5R/3F 1 transferred= BFP DS born 10/26/2011 IVF #2- 02/2013- 3R/2F..Praying to make it to transfer on 2/19!!  
01-25-2013 at 11:28 PM
Ecarabeo21...
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I haven't had to do this myself, but the only other side effect from progesterone that you might see is a little sleepiness, maybe some headaches and some constipation. Good luck!

Married 2007 3 Clomid IUIs -- BFNs IVF #1 never made it to transfer On "egg health" cocktail DHEA/CoQ10/FRC/Pregnitude/Melatonin Starting IVF #2 for Feb 2013 Follistim/Menopur/Ganirelix Cancelled mid-cycle due to high P4 levels early on. OCPs again for IVF 2.5 mid-March. "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." -- Margaret Thatcher  
01-26-2013 at 8:31 AM
tnicole11
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Thanks for your responses!  It helps calm my fears a bit.  :)

 
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