I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. 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. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I don't want to take any chances and would not consider stopping as early as 9 weeks. 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. He said if I start to cramp (which I feel like is all the time) I could start back up. I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. But I'm really nervous. I am thrilled to stop, I hate the damn pills. It's scary! Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. So confusing. My RE starting weaning me off estrogen yesterday. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. It was of course and my 20 month old is perfect. 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. Didnt have my first OB appt. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. They had me switch from shots to suppositories at 8 weeks and I'll do the endometrin till 10 weeks. She said to just stop and there should be no problems. I was told to stop at 10 weeks but I took it for a couple days after because I was terrified! Good luck. I foolishly did googling and found answers saying that the placenta takes over progesterone production at 8-12 weeks which makes me worry. This provides a good environment for implantation by a . I am getting really nervous to stop. I stopped progesterone at 13 weeks (currently 13 weeks and 3 days) cold turkey, per my doctor's orders, and yesterday and today I have had brownish spotting. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. 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. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Thanks for easing my mind, everyone! 2 When should I take progesterone in my cycle? I'm So nervous and praying for good news. I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. 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 will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. I understand your fear completely. 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 in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. All rights reserved. How long can you take pro gesterone while on your period? today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Have heard baby's hb twice since then so all is good! Press ESC to cancel. It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) 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). Unfortunately with HRT the hormone changes in the menstrual cycle are not replicated. If all is good, I can stop. I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? BUT Girls Totally freaking out lol! 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. ). Has ANYONE took it, stopped, and then experienced any type of effects? Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? What was your weaning process. 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. I always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. If you're that worried, maybe that a possibility? Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! Allie 33 weeks Reply Share React Hat Jan 7, 2009 7:43 AM What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. Good luck! That was a huge relief! Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Plus, my Reproductive. My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. 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. May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". . 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I am taking 200mg orally at night. Started seeing RE 11/12, April '13 IVF 1 MDLF converted to 4th IUI due to 3 runaway follicles! 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. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. I am so sore from the shots! What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. 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. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. 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. But I'm really nervous. It is so scary to stop! I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. I am on it but my level was 9.2 (8weeks) and I have/am experiencing spotting. Good luck! (EDD 11/4/14)Baby boy arrived 11/13/14! Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. It is better to be safe than sorry! I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. This is what my RE told me to do.. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. I am now 12 weeks :). In hormonal birth control, progestin side effects can include withdrawal bleeding and increased cramping. 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. BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. Can you get your period while on progesterone? I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. I was nervous too. You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. I am getting really nervous, because no . 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. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. I don't think there's any problem with either method at any age - it is purely what works for you!!! 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. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. What happens when you start taking progesterone? 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'm so nervous, too! 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. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. . Congrats. They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I'm so thankful and relieved. Good luck! Freeze-all due to high E2. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. Try not to worry. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Just drink lots of water and try to relax. I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. 6. I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! 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. 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. 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? 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 just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. 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. I never knew any of this and this is my 3rd. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. My level was 12 as well. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. He said to stop them then. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. She didn't want me to freak. I have to say Im not very excited to be back in this group. Studies show about half of women who take HRT stop treatment within a year, and up to 75% within two years. 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. Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. 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. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 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. Anyone else stop around 9 weeks? I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. I then had spotting during the month and my GP moved me to Evorel conti. All rights reserved. Which was amazing! Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? : )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. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. I've just been checking and those who've expressed concern about the dose of progesterone are correct - Femseven sequi dose is 10 micrograms per day and Femseven conti dose is 7 micrograms per day according to those figures. Although I have done my research and know that the placenta "should" take over progesterone production at this point, I am a bit terrified that my placenta will not do what it is supposed to do. 9 weeks seems SO early! You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. But by 10 weeks the placenta has now taken over caring for the baby, and doesn't rely on your body's progesterone levels. 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! Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. Congrats on your pregnancy! I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. 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. Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. I had no problems at all. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? Taking the morning-after pill. DD #1 {04-19-2004} TTC Journey Over~ Not By Choice September 2009 Congrats on this milestone! Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married). I guess P production is taken over by the Placenta between 10-11 weeks. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. They didn't check it again. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. See what your midwife says too. However, the effect of early stop of progesterone supplementation for patients with poor ovarian response (POR) has not been investigated. I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. 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). All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. Today, my son is 10 months old, and is a happy healthy baby. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? However, medically, it would be okay to stop at 10 weeks. I had my 9 week ultrasound a few days ago. No one is checking me either! 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. Thank you. 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. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. Why not just use one a day for a week, one every other day for a week, then one twice a week and stop, then you have safely weaned off the drug. Im the same! +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Anonymous. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. When Do I Take It? IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! I'm currently almost 12 weeks. I feel like I am dying a slow death everyday. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. I keep seeing on all the packaging that it is only recommended for 10, so I wonder if most try to stop you before? Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Please keep us informed. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. No pregnancies yet. IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. Does anyone have experience with this? Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. 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 educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. They're completely normal! What was your weaning process. 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 just went with it and so far so good. BFN. GL! My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. Commenting is the best way to get involved. 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. 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. (If I *had* low progesterone. My doctor mentioned to continue progesterone 2 more weeks, but wrote 1 more week on my paperwork. I still have about 2 weeks worth of supps left so I am considering just continuing to take them on my own. Suggests one round of ivf and then it is time to move onto another option. Drinking salt water. I stopped progesterone at 13 weeks (currently 13 weeks and 3 days) cold turkey, per my doctor's orders, and yesterday and today I have had brownish spotting. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. 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). 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