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djmommy
June 4th, 2015, 02:18 PM
My doc called and said my progesterone was only 12 on 6 dpo. Pretty low, and wants me to do suppositories. I know they are not cheap but wanted to know if it is even worth it? Pharmacy closes at 5 so wanted to know if I should even bother.

atomic sagebrush
June 4th, 2015, 02:43 PM
They haven't been shown to improve pregnancy outcomes but most people do want to use them to feel like they've done everything they can.

djmommy
June 4th, 2015, 02:48 PM
Do you think there is a difference in having progesterone drawn on 6 or 7 dpo?

nuthinbutpink
June 4th, 2015, 03:28 PM
Progesterone levels rise 7-10 days after ovulation and 10-12 is normal.

djmommy
June 4th, 2015, 03:31 PM
Thanks NBP. Do you think I should bother supplementing? I feel so defeated.

Threelittlemen2013
June 4th, 2015, 04:05 PM
I feel for you. I had mine drawn at 5dpo last month and it was 8.12. This was with clomid and progesterone supplements. My doctor was happy with it, but it seems low to me. My numbers were low but it was my first cycle in 2 months where I didn't have 3 days of spotting and a short lp. It might not hurt to try.

djmommy
June 4th, 2015, 04:57 PM
Thanks three! I am going to try I figure it can't hurt right. I was just hoping for a higher number. You too right./

maidentomother
June 4th, 2015, 05:13 PM
I personally don't think vaginal suppositories are worth the cost in natural (non-IVF) pregnancies. Plus MANY women have uncomplicated pregnancies and healthy babies despite low P. Yours isn't THAT low plus you could ge a day off in terms of O.

Rosie85
June 4th, 2015, 05:17 PM
I am with atomic. I don't think they are necessary. I had very low progesterone and had two miscarriages but felt that if the baby was healthy my progesterone would be too. So right beforw this pregnancy my levels were super low...i have had zero issues. The progesterone levels are completely normal because the baby and prwgnancy are normal.