A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. I think Taz & HB are right re self medicating. I am so sore from the shots! : )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 however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. If you discontinue your progesterone too early, there is a theoretically increased risk of miscarriage. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. 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. Dr Daniel says. started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. Good luck. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. When taking progestin for menopausal symptoms, side effects may include mood changes, bloating, headaches, and breast tenderness. I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. I never knew any of this and this is my 3rd. I just went with it and so far so good. 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. What was your weaning process. Drinking raspberry leaf tea. 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. Press ESC to cancel. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. 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. Try not to worry. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? At that point I would suggest a trough . Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. The risk of endometrial cancer is real. 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. 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? 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. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 9 weeks seems SO early! My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. Congrats on your pregnancy! 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. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. All rights reserved. Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. My RE starting weaning me off estrogen yesterday. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. I've never heard of a RE stopping progesterone that earlier. I am now 12 weeks :). I had no problems at all. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. 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. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. It was of course and my 20 month old is perfect. Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. When did you stop? Actually, she doesn't even bother with checking the level.) I'm going in to see Dr at 2. No pregnancies yet. Just drink lots of water and try to relax. Everything looked great. Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? I appreciate all the help. That was a huge relief! Have faith everything will be ok. Good luck to you. I appreciate the support! Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. 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. Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. 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. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. I am taking 200mg orally at night. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. 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 stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! I think the 9th week is just insurance. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I'll be 10 weeks, then so maybe I'll feel a little better about it. When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? 6. This is my last week I can't wait to stop! Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) EDD 9/22/14. Said if you experience a lot of spotting, miscarriage, lots of cramping, etc. I am getting really nervous to stop. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. It's scary! Anonymous. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. Woohoo! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. However, medically, it would be okay to stop at 10 weeks. 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.) This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. 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). Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? I was on until around 9 weeks, then went to every other day and stopped at 10 weeks. You need to take progesterone for at least 10 to 13 days to sufficiently mature the uterine lining enough for a withdrawal bleed to occur when you do stop the progesterone. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. (It goes out of the system quickly.). I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. Studies show about half of women who take HRT stop treatment within a year, and up to 75% within two years. The same timing occurs in humans. 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. 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 know its scary but your RE got you this far. I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. Re: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? 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. 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. The evidence that progesterone helps is really mixed, I miscarried whilst taking progesterone and im now carrying whilst taking it until 12 weeks so I wouldnt worry too much about it xxxx. I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. Thank you. 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. IVF has a delayed luteal shift for some reason. Do not double doses. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 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. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. BUT I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. Although 9 weeks seems a bit early to me. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. I had another scan. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! I was told to stop at 10 weeks but I took it for a couple days after because I was terrified! Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I don't recall any changes or spotting or anything noticeable when I stopped. 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. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. 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. Especially the tip about spotting. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. 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. You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. But with PIO or oral progesterone, it does. My level was 12 as well. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. I'm sure everything is going to be fine! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. I am thrilled to stop, I hate the damn pills. This medication is making me sick. I don't know, since my RE puts everyone on progesterone regardless of level. 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. I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. now I am about to finish week 10 in a day and I want to stop it. Your caregiver may prescribe one of three options: Progesterone injections (17P). The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. A ramble maybe Hurdity but an informative one!! I was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. Has anyone done this before? Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? DD #1 {04-19-2004} TTC Journey Over~ Not By Choice September 2009 Congrats on this milestone!
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