Create an account or log in to participate. Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. Do not double doses. . I think that would make me feel better about it! But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! 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. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. I just stopped Crinone at 12 weeks and two days after coming off they checked my levels. 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. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. Good luck! U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he makes a statement about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas shortly after Biden returned to Washington from his trip to South Korea and Japan, at the White House in Washington, U.S. May 24, 2022. It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! I'm sure everything is going to be fine! The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! 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. 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. When did you stop? I'll be 10 weeks, then so maybe I'll feel a little better about it. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. Everything looked great. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. Vaginal progesterone gel or suppositories. 9 weeks seems SO early! I think the 9th week is just insurance. 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. No pregnancies yet. I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. In recent years, with the continuous changes in the scale of pig breeding, the pig breeding industry has become more and more detailed in the technical requirements for pig feedin They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. Good luck! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. I don't recall any changes or spotting or anything noticeable when I stopped. Progesterone helps to prepare the body for pregnancy by stimulating glandular development and the development of new blood vessels. She didn't want me to freak. stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? I meant to have one last night (I take Crinone once a day) but I forgot. (If I *had* low progesterone. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. I am nervous about this tooI am to stop at 12 weeks. I've just received another very similar tale of stopping it abruptly, see here. I am now 12 weeks :). I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that. If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. My clinic has told me to stop taking the crinone gel when I reach 9 weeks (I'm 8 today) but as much as I try and rationalise and trust the clinic I am worried it's too soon! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Hope this helps. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. When taking progestin for menopausal symptoms, side effects may include mood changes, bloating, headaches, and breast tenderness. I personally will stop progesterone support at 12 weeks (UK based) but when I asked the clinic why then, they did say that we were kept on medication much longer than needed so I don't at all think 12 weeks is necessary 2wwques 5 months ago I was on PIO for 10 weeks as ordered by my reproductive endocrinologist. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. That's when I started the progesterone. until 12 weeks. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM IUI #3-12/30/14. I'm wicked nervous about it too, despite there being nothing good or fun about taking progesterone supplements. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. Which was amazing! They didn't check it again. I am so sore from the shots! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. When did you stop? Just over 12 weeks. 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. I liked the reassurance from them but who really knows if they helped or not. 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. Posted 1/3/17. I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. I stopped PIO cold turkey at 10 weeks and was nervous too but it was fine! I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. My RE starting weaning me off estrogen yesterday. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. He asked why I even asked him to check the numberI said because I had a concern since I was breastfeeding my son and with my daughter they monitored it often. All rights reserved. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. But with PIO or oral progesterone, it does. If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? How many days after stopping progesterone suppositories does period start? I've been instructed to stop taking Crinone when I hit 10 weeks. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. But I'm sure it's fine, as others have had similar experiences to you! Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! 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. started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. 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'm sure you'll be fine! I was on Crinone until 13 weeks exactly because I had enough to last until that long and didn't want to waste it and wanted to be absolutely sure that my placenta had had time to take over. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. 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. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. You should follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. I was told to stop at 10 weeks but continued until week 11. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. Good luck and congratulations! 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. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? If it's too low I will continue and be tested again. Drinking pineapple juice. Drinking raspberry leaf tea. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. 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. (Well, a *good* doctor will!) I don't know, since my RE puts everyone on progesterone regardless of level. Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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 start taking progesterone? I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. A lot of genital development at 10 weeks, so I listened to my dr and stopped . Thank you. I have to say Im not very excited to be back in this group. This is what my RE told me to do.. Taking ibuprofen. I'm supposed to stop progesterone and estrace cold turkey this Sunday (I will be 10 weeks), and I am SO nervous! I have been on 200mg of progesterone since week 7. Last night I was feeling dizzy than had light spotting when I wiped. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! 9 weeks is a LOT earlier than I've heard before. I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Spotting continued on and off for the entire first trimester, though, so I don't know if it was related to stopping progesterone or not. - it is just 2 weeks of oestrogen and then 2 weeks of both hormones - and often the progestogen is synthetic which can make the problem worse. ChildrenUse is not recommended. 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've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. . But I had enough left (endometrin 3 times a day) that I weaned myself to two a day and then to one a day and then off. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. My RE instructed me to stop at 9 weeks 2 days, as in the 9th-10th week your placenta takes over and is producing plenty of progesterone. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. I appreciate the support! I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). 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. My RE had me go until 12 weeks but started tapering at 11 weeks. I use progesterone everyday at 49 and not fully menopausal! Has anyone done this before? Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? It's weird what the IVF process does to our brains, no? Can you get your period while on progesterone? A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. Jump in the fray! Thanks everyone! I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. 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. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! 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. Woohoo! I stop at 9 weeks. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. If your cycles are regular but shorter (for example, if your period starts every 2126 days), then start cyclic progesterone /MPA on cycle day 12. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. Learn more about. Im the same! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I had a scan last Thursday at 11+5 and saw a wriggling baby! 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. My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. I stopped at 12w4d and was nervous about it but I'm 13w6d today and all seems to be ok. Stopping progesterone at 9 weeks - nervous k Kive40 Posted 14/1/20 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. 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Although 9 weeks seems a bit early to me. (It goes out of the system quickly.). 9 weeks seems SO early! I then had spotting during the month and my GP moved me to Evorel conti. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. What week do you stop taking progesterone? Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Girls Totally freaking out lol! It will be an exciting day to take my last one. Unfortunately with HRT the hormone changes in the menstrual cycle are not replicated. Week 10 is when the placenta is supposed to have fully taken over production of progesterone to support your pregnancy, but it's already ramping up. Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) A ramble maybe Hurdity but an informative one!! I have to ask the OB next week. That's Monday for me. I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 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. But they did check my levels. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I keep seeing on all the packaging that it is only recommended for 10, so I wonder if most try to stop you before? It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. On stopping the progesterone-only pill, there are changes to the mucus in the neck of the womb, making it easier for sperm to reach the egg. 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. A blood test on someone who's taking vaginal progesterone would be their actual progesterone level because that doesn't enter the blood. Taking the morning-after pill. I understand your fear completely. They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. The discharge is not sticky and it only has a light Ac Keeps Shutting Off A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle During ovulation It can be watery or thick and. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. Congratulations! The clinic measured my levels 24 hours later and they were fine. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! Good luck! If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? 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. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. 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. I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. It does not store any personal data. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. But by 10 weeks the placenta has now taken over caring for the baby, and doesn't rely on your body's progesterone levels. Suggests one round of ivf and then it is time to move onto another option. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. But, I did stop them that day. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? Hadn't had any spotting until after my Trans-vaginal US todayso glad she told me this was a possibility and we saw a strong 169 HR. DH: 35 - SA is good Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. I am thrilled to stop, I hate the damn pills. Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. A blood progesterone test on her would be inaccurate because progesterone in oil enters the blood stream. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. It seems like a lot leaked out at night anyway. Can anyone update me on how their pregnancies went? Actually, she doesn't even bother with checking the 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. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. 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. It is tough to stop the injections because we grow to associate them with the reason why our pregnancy is successful so far (and it's likely true). Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. 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. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Your caregiver may prescribe one of three options: Progesterone injections (17P). I was told to stop at 10 weeks but I took it for a couple days after because I was terrified! For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. They're completely normal! I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
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