stopping progesterone at 9 weeks

My doctor had me stop the progesterone at 8 weeks which I worried was too soon. But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! Summer_millie. If you're taking a stronger blood thinner like Clexane, you can stop it at nine weeks without reducing - unless you have a haematological issue that requires you to keep taking it. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) 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 was pretty worried about this because I have PCOS therefore low natural progesterone levels and had been told that the placenta doesn't function until 12 weeks so therefore . Has ANYONE took it, stopped, and then experienced any type of effects? Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! GL! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy:), I was on progesterone for IVF and stopped around that time too. You can still subscribe to our Free Newsletter. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. (It goes out of the system quickly.). Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. 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! Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine! I didn't wean off, just stopped using them at that point. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I had another scan. It will be an exciting day to take my last one. No pregnancies yet. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. I was still having weekly blood work at that point. A blood test on someone who's taking vaginal progesterone would be their actual progesterone level because that doesn't enter the blood. I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. I'm dealing with the same thing after stopping progesterone 4 days ago! today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. 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. I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! This medication is making me sick. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. 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. I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. 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. When did you stop? 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. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! Stopped around week 11-12 and went on to have a healthy pregnancy and almost 4 month old happy boy now! Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. I've been instructed to stop taking Crinone when I hit 10 weeks. 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. Good luck at you appt! I keep seeing on all the packaging that it is only recommended for 10, so I wonder if most try to stop you before? He said he goes by what happens "clinically". 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? I appreciate the support! Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. When did you stop? 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. TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married). Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. I also stopped at 10 weeks. Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. Hope this helps. Doc said after 10 weeks placenta should take over. Re: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. 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. 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. 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. 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. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. In hormonal birth control, progestin side effects can include withdrawal bleeding and increased cramping. I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? 2/10/14 Transferred 2 AA day 5 blasts , 5 Frozen - Estrace & Endometrim (which IMO is worse than PIO!!). Congratulations! It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? 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. Taking the morning-after pill. He said he goes by what ha, That is what I heard also about not checking the numbers, after they knew my last miscarriage was associated with low progesterone and PCOS, I had to ask for a progesterone lab and that is when I found out I was low as I expected (9.2). Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. Learn more about. The point about using sequential HRT while you are peri-menopausal is that your own cycle is still fluctuating and there is likely to be unpredictable spotting and bleeding. 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. Create an account or log in to participate. IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. What happens when you start taking progesterone? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. Have heard baby's hb twice since then so all is good! 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. Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) Thank you so much! Aug 2013 - Hubsvaricocele procedure, both sides, Dec 2013 IVF #1: 24 retrieved, 20 fertilized, 7 made it to D5;OHSS, Betas: 2.6.14 - 689; 2.8.14 - 2400; 2.15.14 - 37,7000. How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? 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. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. 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. IVF has a delayed luteal shift for some reason. 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! I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. Joe Biden is known for his perennial gaffes and . Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Stopped progesterone yesterday and experience brown discharge when I wiped at the toilet. I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. Anyway, I was just curious how your pregnancies went and if you were all able to carry to term and have beautiful little babies now? Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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. While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! 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. 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. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. But I'm really nervous. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. 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. Good luck! Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. When taking progestin for menopausal symptoms, side effects may include mood changes, bloating, headaches, and breast tenderness. I stop at 9 weeks. I don't think there's any problem with either method at any age - it is purely what works for you!!! 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 follow your doctor's instructions and trust that they know what they're doing. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. 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. 8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFP! I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. 7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFN. Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. He said if I start to cramp (which I feel like is all the time) I could start back up. 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. A ramble maybe Hurdity but an informative one!! 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 have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! I'm so thankful and relieved. I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! Drinking pineapple juice. 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.

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