Ghost, spotting before beta

[dvcantu7378]

Monday I had a progestrone level check I was at 17.4 and dr wants it at 25 so they increased the dosage from 1 to 1 1/2 and I have put a capsule in vaginally twice a day. Last night I had a little red spot I slept on it thinking maybe it's just implanting. But this morning I was still spotting. It's very very light and thin like. No discharge. I called the nurse and she said to get off my feet and rest and sometimes the spotting us normal. But I also have cramps. So what can this mean? Is it my period coming? Is it all over? I have my beta on friday.

[Ghost]

Monday I had a progestrone level check I was at 17.4 and dr wants it at 25 so they increased the dosage from 1 to 1 1/2 and I have put a capsule in vaginally twice a day. Last night I had a little red spot I slept on it thinking maybe it's just implanting. But this morning I was still spotting. It's very very light and thin like. No discharge. I called the nurse and she said to get off my feet and rest and sometimes the spotting us normal. But I also have cramps. So what can this mean? Is it my period coming? Is it all over? I have my beta on friday.

Spotting is very common in IVF pregnancies, even in cycles that make it to live birth, especially in women who do not receive estradiol supplements. Are you on estradiol? Estradiol seems to prevent most of the spotting, but does not seem to improve outcome much, if at all.

A progesterone of 17.4 ng/ml is not that low. Depending on the clinic, the minimum might be set anywhere from 10 to 40. The difference is the level of safety margin. I've read that the level to never go below is around 6.5. Your level would have been considered fine at many clinics.

From your post, I see no cause for alarm. Keep your clinic informed of everything.

[dvcantu7378]

Thank u so much for the reassurance I really needed it . Thank u for letting me know about the levels I wasn't to sure what the purpose of it was so thanks for shedding some light to my situation.

[dvcantu7378]

Oh and no the med is progestrone 1 1/2 mg and prometrium capsule but vaginally.

[LindaCarlson]

I have to 100% agree with Ghost on this one. Spotting is a common thing when you are in the 2WW. Many women experience the spotting and still get a BFP.

Just keep your doctor aware of what is happening and try to relax - I know the dreaded 2ww can be so mentally draining!

Linda