DD #1 {04-19-2004} TTC Journey Over~ Not By Choice September 2009 Congrats on this milestone! Really worried as Ive had a previous miscarriage and this exact thing happened. I have to ask the OB next week. Good luck and congratulations! The effects of coming off the mini pill are pretty similar to the combined pill. They never did any tests to make sure everything was ok. My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). I have been doing the PIO injections and glad to be done with them, but I do not want to do anything that could harm the baby! These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 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 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 discussion is archived and locked for posting. 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. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I went to the Dr and everything is ok. She said the spotting was normal after stopping the progesterone. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. 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. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've sa, Oh how bizarre! Vaginal progesterone gel or suppositories. 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). Can you get your period while on progesterone? But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. I had no problems at all. If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 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. He said it's not all that evident that they really help and he thought my former dr. was just trying to pad her bottom line. I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. I get to stop the supps and the patches tomorrow! She didn't want me to freak. 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. I have been on both since a week before IVF and now I'm afraid of just going off cold turkey. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. 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 use progesterone everyday at 49 and not fully menopausal! Have faith everything will be ok. Good luck to you. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. 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). Isoflavones for Endometriosis Symptoms. Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Thank you so much! Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten weeks - DC Urban Mom Since I am not clinically "needing them" I could stop whenever. The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. It is so scary to stop! They didn't check it again. I was using progesterone suppositories at the beginning of this pregnancy. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. I think the more recent studies show that the shift happens between 7-9 weeks. Hi there my first post here Iv spent so many hours on here reading posts and I suppose hope without ever being too involved posting it gave me support and an understanding to some of the things that happened , I suppose starting at the beginning Hi everyone. I am on it but my level was 9.2 (8weeks) and I have/am experiencing spotting. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. (My RE said that I could quit at 12 weeks.) Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? Weaning off progesterone? - DC Urban Mom How long can you take pro gesterone while on your period? Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Starting and Stopping Hormone Replacement Therapy - Healthgrades For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The evidence that progesterone helps is really mixed, I miscarried whilst taking progesterone and im now carrying whilst taking it until 12 weeks so I wouldnt worry too much about it xxxx. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. Vaginal progesterone doesn't enter the blood stream, therefore a blood test, even while on it would result in your actual blood progesterone level. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. I was one 200mg 2x a day and stopped on Monday at 11wks. I was pregnant with twins from donor egg IVF. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I don't think there's any problem with either method at any age - it is purely what works for you!!! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I was very nervous, but I trusted him (and the nurse, and the other nurse, since I asked all three. Woohoo! Joe Biden Just Won't Stop Lying. But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. - 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. I am taking 200mg orally at night. Learn more about. I don't want to stress baby too much. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. She said to just stop and. If all is good, I can stop. Stopping progesterone - IVF Support Group - BabyCenter Canada Ive had all the genetic tests and everything is normal. This is my last week I can't wait to stop! I am being tested at 10 weeks. Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45 Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. I was told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. Plus, my Reproductive. 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. Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. What happens when you start taking progesterone? Good luck! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I had another scan. 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. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. 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. (If I *had* low progesterone. I just went with it and so far so good. I was told that I would only continue my progesterone oil and suppositories for another week and then not need them anymore. The same timing occurs in humans. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. IVF When is it ok to stop progesterone? - YouTube Periods should start within a few days of stopping the Duphaston. You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I'm going in to see Dr at 2. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Thanks everyone! hello, I stopped progesterone 4 days ago and i'm having brown spotting today and I'm really worried about it. They only checked my progesterone right after stopping it and it was just above 20. started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. 9 weeks seems SO early! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. The built-up uterine tissue, mixed with small amounts of blood, passes as menstrual flow. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! Can I stop progesterone suddenly? - Sage-Advices AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. The risk of endometrial cancer is real. I have enough until 11 1/2 weeks. Posted 1/3/17. What week do you stop taking progesterone? This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. A lot of genital development at 10 weeks, so I listened to my dr and stopped . 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. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Love3Hope4, Aug 27, 2010. QUESTIONS ABOUT PROGESTERONE AND MISCARRIAGE - ProgesteroneTherapy.com how long after stopping progesterone suppositories until I miscarry? 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. I was still nervous to stop, but when I did, it was entirely uneventful. You're fears are *not* irrational. 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. That was a huge relief! In recent years, with the continuous changes in the scale of pig breeding, the pig breeding industry has become more and more detailed in the technical requirements for pig feedin (It goes out of the system quickly.). He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? Learn more about. Im now 17+4 weeks pregnant. I'm so nervous, too! (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. Freeze-all due to high E2. Married since 2010 (together since 2006) 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. 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? Do not double doses. But, I did stop them that day. Has anyone else stopped at ten weeks? Thank you. "There's absolutely no science behind why these methods would work to stop your period," stresses Dr. Jhaveri. A group of plant-based compounds called isoflavones may help ease symptoms of endometriosis by blocking aromatase. Congrats on this milestone! The point about using sequential HRT while you are peri-menopausal is that your own cycle is still fluctuating and there is likely to be unpredictable spotting and bleeding. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. But I'm really nervous. eSET of a normal blast on 2/24/14, 6 frosties. I have a 3 month old baby girl now :). Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. currently approaching 18 weeks. I stopped my PIO at 10w, also, and didn't wean or anything. Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. Drinking raspberry leaf tea. 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. 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. What was your weaning process. 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. Congratulations! Stopping progesterone. 9 weeks - May 2016 Babies - What to Expect Good luck! Previous studies indicated that progesterone can be withdrawn at the time of the first positive -hCG test without compromising the clinical pregnancy outcome in normal ovarian responder. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. I don't have any advice for you, just empathy. That only stopped when I graduated to my OB at 11 weeks. The placenta looks good and my uterus looks good and I have no other complications. I also stopped at 10 weeks. My RE says to stop at 9 weeks (I have enough Crinone to last me until 10 weeks). This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I stopped progesterone (endo) at 9 weeks. Stopping progesterone after IVF | BabyCentre Progesterone production is the domain of the ovary until the placenta takes over progesterone production at around 8-10 weeks gestational age. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Stopping progesterone at 9 weeks? | BabyCenter ChildrenUse is not recommended. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks The Bump 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've never heard of a RE stopping progesterone that earlier. 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. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? : )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. 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. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. d&e 3/24/11, Dx with Balanced Robertsonian Translocation (13;14) moving on to IVF w/ PGD, IVF #1 (May 2012) 13R, 10F, 5 blasts, ONE NORMAL frozen no transfer, IVF #2 (July 2012) 17R, 8F, 5 blasts, ONE NORMAL 6dt on 7/12/2012- c/p. for those of you who are/took progesterone, when did you stop? I remember being nervous about it but had no issues. This medication is making me sick. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". I want to stop but I am worried, Update 2/8/23Its been exactly one year since my cerclage. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. My level was 12 as well. To prevent premature labor, or for women receiving IVF, progesterone is sometimes given as a weekly shot. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I just had a 8 week US/blood and everything went great. . But it looks like 12 weeks is more common.