Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. The same timing occurs in humans. I think that would make me feel better about it! 9 weeks is a LOT earlier than I've heard before. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I don't want to stress baby too much. This is my last week I can't wait to stop! I've been instructed to stop taking Crinone when I hit 10 weeks. However, the effect of early stop of progesterone supplementation for patients with poor ovarian response (POR) has not been investigated. I appreciate all the help. 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). How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? That's when I started the progesterone. until 12 weeks. 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. I stopped at 11 and was nervous. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. But I'm really nervous. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. I have been on them since 2 days past O, and only had the 7dpo draw done so have no idea what my levels have been or would have been without it. Stopping progesterone ( extreme panic ) 10 answers / Last post: 08/09/2018 at 11:20 am. While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! Unfortunately, in most early pregnancies, progesterone levels will be between these two values. :). Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. That's Monday for me. You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. 8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFP! AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. I appreciate the support! 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. (You must log in or sign up to post here. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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 will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. 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. Said if you experience a lot of spotting, miscarriage, lots of cramping, etc. Stopped at 9 weeks with this pregnancy. I'm not sure why I can't just trust the expert. 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. Everything looked great. I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. 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! These individuals are often able to stop taking this hormone once the placenta begins its own production. 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. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. I am getting really nervous, because no . This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. I have been really looking forward to this milestone (and my right and left upper outer toosh quadrants are, too)! I had a scan last Thursday at 11+5 and saw a wriggling baby! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I am on it but my level was 9.2 (8weeks) and I have/am experiencing spotting. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. When did you stop? I'm on 200mg 2x per day and 13w today. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. I've been nervous, too. Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. I agree with Taz about the pitfalls of self medicating. 2/10/14 Transferred 2 AA day 5 blasts , 5 Frozen - Estrace & Endometrim (which IMO is worse than PIO!!). 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. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. What happens when you start taking progesterone? That helps. I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! 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. 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. I'm currently almost 12 weeks. 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. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 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'm a worry wart in general so I've been trying to not read anything negative. I don't want to take any chances and would not consider stopping as early as 9 weeks. But I'm really nervous. GL! 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. He has always mentioned stopped at 10 weeks, not 11 weeks but now I'm confused. Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Prayers and God bless!! I take 200mg twice daily. This is what my RE told me to do.. 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 . I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. I am sure my fears are irrational, but my husband and I have just waited so long and worked so hard for this baby! Drinking pineapple juice. All rights reserved. (I called and whined at the IVF coordinator..) It will be an exciting day to take my last one. 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. 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. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? I stopped at 9w6d (10w) cold turkey. 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. You are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! : )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 at 12w4d and was nervous about it but I'm 13w6d today and all seems to be ok. 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. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Especially the tip about spotting. Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. I stopped taking it on Saturday at 11w and had brown spotting yesterday morning. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I don't recall any changes or spotting or anything noticeable when I stopped. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Ensure, obviously, that you get precise drug weaning advice from your IVF clinic. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! Vaginal progesterone gel or suppositories. She didn't want me to freak. 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. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. 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. I think I am definitely going to keep taking it until my first OB appointment on Wednesday and see what her opinion is. This medication is making me sick. I am taking 200mg orally at night. When did you stop taking progesterone - posted in PG after IVF: Hi everyone! But they did check my levels. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. 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. This provides a good environment for implantation by a . The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. Can you get your period while on progesterone? 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. If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 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 remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. . I was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. It's hard but you just have to trust your RE. 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. I think I'm going to taper off over the next few days in the hopes that I see the OB soon. I have been discharged from fertility clinic but before then my FS said to stop the progesterone once second scan was fine. You should be producing enough progesterone yourself now, and you will be further reassured when you have your scan next week. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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.) What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? I have pcos and stopped taking progesterone at 12 weeks and am currently 37 wks! Strangely enough lots of women have a lot of spotting and light bleeds on a conti patch. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! When I reached 9 weeks. IVF #3 (Sept. 2012) 39R, 25F, 13 blasts, 3 NORMALS! I think the 9th week is just insurance. Drinking salt water. 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. I just went with it and so far so good. This means shaving off a small amount from the suppository daily. I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. How many days after stopping progesterone suppositories does period start? 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. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Good luck! I'm sure you'll be fine! I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I liked the reassurance from them but who really knows if they helped or not. I had a blood progestrone test at 13 weeks exactly (at my request) and my level was a spectacular 39.6! He said he goes by what happens "clinically". 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). I'm So nervous and praying for good news. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. I did this with my daughter and it's what I feel the most comfortable doing. 9 weeks seems SO early! Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks . 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. It is so scary to stop! Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. 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. I was on sequi for two years until I was about 52. Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. With 5 miscarriages, I had my fears, too! +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! The rise and fall of progesterone helps to signal to your uterine lining to shed at the right time, triggering your period. And that resulted in, St Mary's. Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo;
The dr. that prescribed the suppositories said that with my scan pics and the corpus luteum that I had on my ovary that I could stop the suppositories at 10 weeks. 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. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. LOL.) Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Good luck. Congrats. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Which was amazing! I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. - 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. 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. Thursday will be 10 weeks. started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. I had another scan. What happens when you come off progesterone? Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? 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. for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? My RE says to stop at 9 weeks (I have enough Crinone to last me until 10 weeks). I stop at 9 weeks. It's easy to worry about weaning yourself off IVF drugs. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. Has ANYONE took it, stopped, and then experienced any type of effects? 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. 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. 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! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! 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. Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. Because of the estimated timing and the desire to be conservative, most IVF clinics in the US recommend progesterone supplementation for 8-10 weeks after egg retrieval/FET. Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. Taking ibuprofen. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. IUI #3-12/30/14. 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. A blood test on someone who's taking vaginal progesterone would be their actual progesterone level because that doesn't enter the blood. Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. Plus, my Reproductive. I'm about 5 weeks 3 days today and taking endometrin suppositories as well as PIO. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. They only checked my progesterone right after stopping it and it was just above 20. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. . 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. The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 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. I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. Taking the morning-after pill. Yes Freda conti HRT works to prevent a bleed (eventually when you are post-menopausal) because the progestogens interfere with the oestrogen receptors in the uterus lining and work to prevent growth and build-up - which is why the dose needs to be right for the amount of oestrogen being taken. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. 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. DIAGRAM 2. I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. That was a huge relief! The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Oh gosh, I hear you about being nervous to stop! Could it just be me stopping progesterone? 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. . 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 was very nervous, but I trusted him (and the nurse, and the other nurse, since I asked all three. 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. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. Good luck! My clinic discharged me from their care and also told me to stop taking the progesterone supplements that I have been on since I got pregnant. 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. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Im the same! He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. I'm so thankful and relieved. Is it OK to miss one day of progesterone? today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. 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 understand your fear completely. I don't know, since my RE puts everyone on progesterone regardless of level. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I was just wondering when everyone stopped taking their progesterone after their IVF. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . Thank you. Learn more about. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. 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 IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. I also stopped at 10 weeks. I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. I know you are only doing it as an experiment, but just be aware of that.
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