My doc doesn't even typically check levels. I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? I'm 8 weeks yesterday. However, the effect of early stop of progesterone supplementation for patients with poor ovarian response (POR) has not been investigated. 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. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. Good luck. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married). 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. What happens when you start taking progesterone? Thank you for any stories that may help put my mind at ease. My doctor mentioned to continue progesterone 2 more weeks, but wrote 1 more week on my paperwork. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Freeze-all due to high E2. It won't harm the baby. 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 was switched to the suppository around 8.5 wks, then told to stop altogether at 10. (If I *had* low progesterone. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. FET #1 10/23- 2 expanded blasts, Beta #1 11/1- 113, Beta #2 11/4-351, Beta #3 11/7- 1213. If it's too low I will continue and be tested again. This is what my RE told me to do.. It is better to be safe than sorry! Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. 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. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. I'm supposed to stop progesterone and estrace cold turkey this Sunday (I will be 10 weeks), and I am SO nervous! I decided I'd wean off and not stop cold turkey. Worried about stopping Progesterone at 10 weeks a atlast2013 Mar 3, 2013 at 9:06 AM I will be 10 weeks pregnant (via IVF cycle #2) on 3/5/13. Thank you for all of your words of encouragement! It does not store any personal data. ER 2/5/14 19R, 16M, 11F with PICSI. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 4 What happens when you start taking progesterone? I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. This provides a good environment for implantation by a . . But in the past few days I have really started to fear going off of progesterone supplementation. If you feel you need to continue them til 12 weeks it won't hurt the baby I am stopping mine tomorrow at 12 weeks and I am scared I don't see my ob til 13 weeks and alot can happen in a week good luck. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. 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 have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Stopping progesterone 10 weeks. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. They actually extended mine a wk because I've had some bleeding, so I hope it's ok to stop it in a week! What was your weaning process. Re: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. I'll be 10 weeks, then so maybe I'll feel a little better about it. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. I am getting really nervous to stop. 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. But I'm really nervous. BUT 5 When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? I still have about 2 weeks worth of supps left so I am considering just continuing to take them on my own. I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! I however stayed on them until 12 weeks just to ease my mind. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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 don't recall any changes or spotting or anything noticeable when I stopped. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? BFN. BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. But they did check my levels. 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? 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. I'm going in to see Dr at 2. Good luck! I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Yes, everything went well and I now have a healthy 4m baby girl. 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. Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks . I want to stop but I am worried, Update 2/8/23Its been exactly one year since my cerclage. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. That only stopped when I graduated to my OB at 11 weeks. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. I had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered two healthy baby boys. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. I don't want to stress baby too much. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. 8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim + Ovidrel = BFP! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 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. 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. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? 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 am now 12 weeks :). Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. How long can you take pro gesterone while on your period? That was a huge relief! 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. They should test your levels first. Stopping the progesterone cold turkey at 13 weeks would have caused a sharp drop in levels, which would in turn have caused the miscarriage. I was still having weekly blood work at that point. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Summer_millie. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. I have to ask the OB next week. The same timing occurs in humans. I am taking 200mg orally at night. Most doctors will understand and will accomodate. I've got 4 unopened packs , St Mary's. I have been really looking forward to this milestone (and my right and left upper outer toosh quadrants are, too)! Good luck! Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I have two past miscarriages (within the past 9 months) and this pregnancy has been going very well. I'm about 5 weeks 3 days today and taking endometrin suppositories as well as PIO. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Good luck at you appt! 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. Stopped progesterone yesterday and experience brown discharge when I wiped at the toilet. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. Learn more about. But with PIO or oral progesterone, it does. Said if you experience a lot of spotting, miscarriage, lots of cramping, etc. I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. IVF w/ ICSI #1 April 2011 12dp3dt beta#1- 49. IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque. Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. now I am about to finish week 10 in a day and I want to stop it. I was nervous too. 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. 9 weeks seems SO early! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Congrats on this milestone! 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. 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. Thursday will be 10 weeks. 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. When I reached 9 weeks. Just drink lots of water and try to relax. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. I had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) Beta 2/24/14 Beta #1: 2229, Beta #2: 3577 BFP!! I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! 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. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. 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.) Has anyone done this before? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Create an account or log in to participate. 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. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. I remember this fear too and dreaded coming off the progesterone. A blood test on someone who's taking vaginal progesterone would be their actual progesterone level because that doesn't enter the blood. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I don't think there's any problem with either method at any age - it is purely what works for you!!! The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is. until 12 weeks. I've just received another very similar tale of stopping it abruptly, see here. 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. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. I know how stressful it can be to go off progesterone which I why I didn't feel comfortable stopping right away with my first. I am just waiting to hear a heartbeat at 12weeks because at that point I know my placenta is contributing to most of my progesterone. For what it's worth, the progesterone (if it is doing something for you) is only beneficial before the placenta forms, as it is doing the job of the placenta in maintaining the pregnancy. Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine! He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. Anonymous. stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? 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. 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. But I am TERRIFIED now that I am not taking it. If all is good, I can stop. I am taking 200mg orally at night. It seems like a lot leaked out at night anyway. I'm wicked nervous about it too, despite there being nothing good or fun about taking progesterone supplements. The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. Thanks everyone! Good luck! Drinking pineapple juice. Me 36/DH 46 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; 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. Once the placenta takes over, it produces bucketloads more progesterone than you could get from a pessary. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? I had enough to last until 9 weeks so they said just keep taking them until you run out. Glad to know other people stopped at 9 weeks, too. When to stop taking progesterone for menstrual bleeding? (Well, a *good* doctor will!) 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 had no problems at all. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. Have heard baby's hb twice since then so all is good! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Me! Saw my OB today for my 9 week apt and he said to start weaning off progesterone. Me: 37, DH: 38 Married since 2005, TTC since 2007, IVF#1 February 2013 - 6R, 4M, 3F - transferred 2 day 3; 1 frozen - BFN, IVF#2 May 2013 - Menopur, Follistim, Ganirilex - 16R, 13M - freeze all eggs due to MFI 0% Motility day of retreival, FET September 2013 - 9 eggs thawed, 0 fertilized transferred frostie from IVF #1 - Estrace & PIO - BFN. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). I would have enough at full dose to get me to 13+3 so it should work to taper off to 14 alright. 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. Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. 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 take 200mg twice daily. When did you stop? 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. Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). 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. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. from the U.S., With your history of two miscarriages, I will usually be very conservative and continue the progesterone until 12 weeks gestational age. I am so sore from the shots! I was on progesterone as it was IVF and your body doesn't make t like in a normal pregnancy. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. . It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. But the doctors know what they're doing and 2 week old son is sleeping in my arms as I type this. What week do you stop taking progesterone? I had another scan. You're fears are *not* irrational. I stopped at 12w4d and was nervous about it but I'm 13w6d today and all seems to be ok. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. I am on progesterone since week 5 as to begin with it was low. ). Stopped at 10 weeks with the twins. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. Congrats on your pregnancy! 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. The pio needles are so large and uncomfortable and leave me in pain most of the time. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 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. But I had enough left (endometrin 3 times a day) that I weaned myself to two a day and then to one a day and then off. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. Assuming a woman is not taking progesterone supplements, in pregnancy a progesterone less than 5 ng/ml is nearly always abnormal. IUI #3-12/30/14. I always did the suppositories and just stopped when I was told to stop. Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? When Do I Take It? 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. She said to just stop and. A lot of genital development at 10 weeks, so I listened to my dr and stopped .