If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). The evidence that progesterone helps is really mixed, I miscarried whi, Good to know, sorry to hear about your miscarriage but congrats on your new pregnancy x, I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now, I stopped progesterone injections from my viability scan but I was told to stop the pessaries between 10-12 weeks. But they did check my levels. I was on until around 9 weeks, then went to every other day and stopped at 10 weeks. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. I had my 9 week ultrasound a few days ago. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. 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. There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. 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. 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. 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. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've said to stop taking them now. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. A blood test on someone who's taking vaginal progesterone would be their actual progesterone level because that doesn't enter the blood. 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. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. She said to just stop and. Although 9 weeks seems a bit early to me. 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. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. But by 10 weeks the placenta has now taken over caring for the baby, and doesn't rely on your body's progesterone levels. Can you get your period while on progesterone? These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Taking ibuprofen. BFN. I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. Actually, she doesn't even bother with checking the level.) May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Anonymous. (It goes out of the system quickly.). I'm about a week away from when my RE told me to stop so I'm already stressing about when I'll actually stop. 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. Your caregiver may prescribe one of three options: Progesterone injections (17P). However, medically, it would be okay to stop at 10 weeks. 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. I don't know, since my RE puts everyone on progesterone regardless of level. 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. Anyone else stop around 9 weeks? : )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 stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I stopped PIO cold turkey at 10 weeks and was nervous too but it was fine! The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? he just prescribes them without question. I have been doing the PIO injections and glad to be done with them, but I do not want to do anything that could harm the baby! Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy:), I was on progesterone for IVF and stopped around that time too. Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. 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. I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. Prayers and God bless!! I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. IUI #3-12/30/14. When taking progestin for menopausal symptoms, side effects may include mood changes, bloating, headaches, and breast tenderness. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. 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. Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. Conversely, a progesterone >23 ng/ml is almost always viable and in the uterus (not ectopic, or tubal). 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 know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. I am now 12 weeks :). 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. ). Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Congrats. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). 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. 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. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! I stop at 9 weeks. I'm so nervous, too! When should I take progesterone in my cycle? Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. 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. Hi there my first post here Iv spent so many hours on here reading posts and I suppose hope without ever being too involved posting it gave me support and an understanding to some of the things that happened , I suppose starting at the beginning Hi everyone. The placenta looks good and my uterus looks good and I have no other complications. Woohoo! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? Just over 12 weeks. How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. 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 keep seeing on all the packaging that it is only recommended for 10, so I wonder if most try to stop you before? Oh gosh, I hear you about being nervous to stop! 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? Start by selecting which of these best describes you! Create an account or log in to participate. I'm starting to ween myself off starting today so that I'll be finished by 14w. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Jump in the fray! 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. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. 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. Me! IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. 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! I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Endocrinologist was the one who gave me my stop date and I haven't been able to see my high risk OB yet to get their opinion. TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married). Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? And that resulted in, St Mary's. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 9 weeks seems SO early! Once the progesterone has cleared from the system and the physiological changes reversed, most women feel much better. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. You're fears are *not* irrational. I'm so thankful and relieved. A blood progesterone test on her would be inaccurate because progesterone in oil enters the blood stream. I'm going in to see Dr at 2. Plus, my Reproductive. I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! ChildrenUse is not recommended. I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. A ramble maybe Hurdity but an informative one!! Summer_millie. 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. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. I have to ask the OB next week. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. I was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. Drinking salt water. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. I'm currently almost 12 weeks. For use with infertility procedures: But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 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. She didn't want me to freak. I've been instructed to stop taking Crinone when I hit 10 weeks. ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. 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. So confusing. I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. No pregnancies yet. I was nervous too. 9 isnt far off 10 weeks so you should be fine x. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. I was still having weekly blood work at that point. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. I'm a worry wart in general so I've been trying to not read anything negative. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. I foolishly did googling and found answers saying that the placenta takes over progesterone production at 8-12 weeks which makes me worry. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 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. I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. Progesterone helps to prepare the body for pregnancy by stimulating glandular development and the development of new blood vessels. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. What was your weaning process. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. Im the same! So I stopped at 8 weeks. I take 200mg twice daily. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. 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. But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! Joe Biden is known for his perennial gaffes and . BUT Good luck and congratulations! I never knew any of this and this is my 3rd. I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) Also did everyone else just stop cold turkey? They didn't check it again. 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. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. . 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. 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. A lot of genital development at 10 weeks, so I listened to my dr and stopped . Taking the morning-after pill. They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. This discussion is archived and locked for posting.