Ghost - Another progesterone question?

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garfieldtracy
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Ghost - Another progesterone question?

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Ghost,
I am currently the progesterone shots. I was at 1cc, now down to .5 cc starting yesterday (5/12), and last one on 5/15 (that would be 10 weeks). How does the RE know to stop the shots if no blood work is being done? I haven't had blood work since 4/10 (had 2 u/s 4/23 and 4/30)? Is it OK to stop? Just feel like they are taking my security blanket away :shock: (stupid, I know - but what can I say).

Thanks for all your help,
Tracy
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Re: Ghost - Another progesterone question?

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garfieldtracy wrote:Ghost,
I am currently the progesterone shots. I was at 1cc, now down to .5 cc starting yesterday (5/12), and last one on 5/15 (that would be 10 weeks). How does the RE know to stop the shots if no blood work is being done? I haven't had blood work since 4/10 (had 2 u/s 4/23 and 4/30)? Is it OK to stop? Just feel like they are taking my security blanket away :shock: (stupid, I know - but what can I say).

Thanks for all your help,
Tracy
By 10 weeks the placenta should be producing its own progesterone. It's pretty routine to discontinue progesterone around 10 weeks.
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Thanks Ghost - What you do here on the board - answering ALL the questions (no matter how silly they may sound to you) provides an invaluable resource to those of us who worry about every little thing. Also, it is a great learning place. :D

Thanks,
Tracy
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Post by sharishu »

Tracy-
I was worrying about the EXACT same thing about 4 months ago. I was soooo afraid to stop the progesterone supplements at 10 weeks. Low and behold, my body did what it was supposed to do. I understand your fear, and I realize now I had nothing to worry about. Hope you feel better about it now.

Enjoy your pregnancy!
Shari
Damaged Tubes; 1st IVF- BFN; 2nd IVF-BFP, our precious son :); 3rd IVF stopped due to natural miracle BFP, then mc@8 wks.; 4th IVF: June '11- BFN :( Bring On IVF#4!

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Post by tennisgurl »

I thought I would let you know I was very very nervous as well- (I am sure Ghost may remember my panic cries to him...lol)

My progesterone, while on the shots NEVER went above 20!!!!!! I was a wreck - my RE stopped the shots anyway at like 10 weeks and the rest is history......I am 26 weeks pregnant and everything has been fine............

Good luck .....and all my best
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tennisgurl wrote:I thought I would let you know I was very very nervous as well- (I am sure Ghost may remember my panic cries to him...lol)

My progesterone, while on the shots NEVER went above 20!!!!!! I was a wreck - my RE stopped the shots anyway at like 10 weeks and the rest is history......I am 26 weeks pregnant and everything has been fine............

Good luck .....and all my best
That's great to hear!
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Hey Tennisgurl-
I remember you from our 2 week wait ('A Down Moment During 2ww' thread). I was wondering what happened to you. It's good to see you, and hope all is well with you. Most of the ladies who were on that thread can be found in the 'August Bump Buddies' thread in 'Pregnant after Treatment', in case you'd like to pop in and say 'hi'. Hope all is well with you.
Shari
Damaged Tubes; 1st IVF- BFN; 2nd IVF-BFP, our precious son :); 3rd IVF stopped due to natural miracle BFP, then mc@8 wks.; 4th IVF: June '11- BFN :( Bring On IVF#4!

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