At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. Learn more about. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. I was on until around 9 weeks, then went to every other day and stopped at 10 weeks. No one is checking me either! Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. 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. Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. Summer_millie. Unfortunately with HRT the hormone changes in the menstrual cycle are not replicated. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. Thursday will be 10 weeks. They only checked my progesterone right after stopping it and it was just above 20. I'm so nervous, too! 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 did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. 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. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IFOct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIsFeb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! 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. Suggests one round of ivf and then it is time to move onto another option. She has reassured me that I do not need it anymore and that taking it orally, as I was, it really wasn't doing much to begin with. The same timing occurs in humans. Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? Everything looked great. I am nervous about this tooI am to stop at 12 weeks. And that resulted in my happy healthy boy. They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! Previous studies indicated that progesterone can be withdrawn at the time of the first positive -hCG test without compromising the clinical pregnancy outcome in normal ovarian responder. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. My doctor mentioned to continue progesterone 2 more weeks, but wrote 1 more week on my paperwork. I take 200mg twice daily. Also did everyone else just stop cold turkey? 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. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. For treating unusual stopping of menstrual periods (amenorrhea): Adults and teenagers45 milligrams (mg) (one applicatorful of 4% gel) once every other day for up to six doses. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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'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 am just waiting to hear a heartbeat at 12weeks because at that point I know my placenta is contributing to most of my progesterone. Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks . Im the same! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I think that would make me feel better about it! Has anyone done this before? Which was amazing! Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. Drinking salt water. I've been nervous, too. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. 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. Commenting is the best way to get involved. Stopped progesterone yesterday and experience brown discharge when I wiped at the toilet. I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. Progesterone helps to prepare the body for pregnancy by stimulating glandular development and the development of new blood vessels. Good luck! I had no problems at all. After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. Learn more about. I appreciate the support! 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 at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. Actually, she doesn't even bother with checking the level.) It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). DIAGRAM 2. Good luck and congratulations! I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. A ramble maybe Hurdity but an informative one!! 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. Woohoo! I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. (Well, a *good* doctor will!) Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. 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. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. Stopping Progesterone at 12 weeks with subchorionic hematoma ws29 2 years ago 6 Replies Hi everyone, I am currently 11+1 weeks pregnant and I was told by my clinic to stop my progesterone medications (2xCyclogest + 1 Lubion daily) at week 12. Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! I'm 8 weeks yesterday. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. Im now 17+4 weeks pregnant. Continue to take progesterone as directed even if you feel well. How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? 9 weeks is a LOT earlier than I've heard before. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. It is better to be safe than sorry! I was very nervous, but I trusted him (and the nurse, and the other nurse, since I asked all three. LOL.) I stopped at 7 weeks as advised by the clinic and all went well, I now have a very cheeky 2yr old. But they did check my levels. I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. My RE starting weaning me off estrogen yesterday. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. 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. 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. Prayers and God bless!! Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. (It goes out of the system quickly.). Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? 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. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. 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. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM My doc doesn't even typically check levels. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. Me: 37, DH: 38 Married since 2005, TTC since 2007, IVF#1 February 2013 - 6R, 4M, 3F - transferred 2 day 3; 1 frozen - BFN, IVF#2 May 2013 - Menopur, Follistim, Ganirilex - 16R, 13M - freeze all eggs due to MFI 0% Motility day of retreival, FET September 2013 - 9 eggs thawed, 0 fertilized transferred frostie from IVF #1 - Estrace & PIO - BFN. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. 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. I am now 12 weeks :). Do not stop taking progesterone without talking to your doctor. Congrats on this milestone! This medication is making me sick. My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. 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. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. 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.) Taking the morning-after pill. Create an account or log in to participate. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. All rights reserved. I had my 9 week ultrasound a few days ago. It increases thereafter from gestation weeks 7-9 (mean serum progesterone in week 7 = 63.4 nmol/L, compared to 67.7 nmol/L in week 8 (p = 0.374) and 78.9 nmol/L in week 9 (p < 0.001). Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. I also stopped at 10 weeks. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. I am getting really nervous to stop. DD #1 {04-19-2004} TTC Journey Over~ Not By Choice September 2009 Congrats on this milestone! I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. Have heard baby's hb twice since then so all is good! I didn't want to come through so much only to have a 6th mc due to something so preventable as low progesterone level. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I just went with it and so far so good. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? 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 have been really looking forward to this milestone (and my right and left upper outer toosh quadrants are, too)! Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. I still have about 2 weeks worth of supps left so I am considering just continuing to take them on my own. Good luck! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I took progesterone until 12 weeks with my son then stopped cold turkey. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. But I'm really nervous. Create an account or log in to participate. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. I am on it but my level was 9.2 (8weeks) and I have/am experiencing spotting. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. Didnt have my first OB appt. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. ). I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! Studies show about half of women who take HRT stop treatment within a year, and up to 75% within two years. I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . Have them run a blood test to confirm that your progesterone is high enough, it's easy enough to do! When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. Congrats. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. 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