My ob told me to toss it as of this week (last pill was on 13w1d). Has anyone had any spotting or side effects after stopping progesterone? 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. I dont recall any side effects from stopping it either. The placenta and morning sickness Many women look forward to the second trimester . Progesterone helps to prepare the body for pregnancy by stimulating glandular development and the development of new blood vessels. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. ChildrenUse is not recommended. Just looking for a bit of reassurance from mommas who have been on and quit progesterone supplements uneventfully in the past. IVF has a delayed luteal shift for some reason. What happens when you come off progesterone? Thank you. 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. What is the formula for calculating solute potential? I will hold my injection for 24 hours, so the blood draw will measure the level the placenta is making without the supplement. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. If your period starts while you are still taking pro- gesterone/MPA, always take it for the full 14 days. Will my body produce the same amount of progesterone? When did you stop? 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. I'm so nervous, too! 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. Don't take over-the-counter progesterone suppositories or use over-the-counter progesterone creams. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. For all progestins, except for progesterone capsules for postmenopausal women: If you miss a dose of this medicine, take the missed dose as soon as possible. Adults400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. Not a Forum member? What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. Its always possible for there to be a little variation from one woman to the next so at top IVF programs like ours at the Naperville Fertility Center, we keep. All seems to have worked fine (though I was a nervous wreck for several weeks afterwards!). . Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? I carried on until I ran out which was yesterday but you've got way more left than I had x. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I'm currently almost 12 weeks. :) A ARoseMom Oct 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM @kristinlevinmay2016, Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I am nervous about stopping it because I feel like it might be too early. The discharge is not sticky and it only has a light Ac Keeps Shutting Off A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle During ovulation It can be watery or thick and. Good luck and congratulations! These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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! The following methods don't work at stopping your period: Drinking lemon juice. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. 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. yes--but I never used the suppositories, only the injections. 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. I'm a worry wart in general so I've been trying to not read anything negative. I've known throughout the entire IVF process that my RE group keeps their IVF patients who become pregnant on Progesterone in Oil until the 10 week mark. I'm sure you'll be fine! Have them run a blood test to confirm that your progesterone is high enough, it's easy enough to do! Last pregnancy all was good at 10 weeks so I am hoping for the same. Has anyone done this before? 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. Just a heads up, my doc warned me that I could have some spotting 2-5 days after stopping. But interestingly I had my 7 week scan today and they've said to stop taking them now. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. Joe Biden is known for his perennial gaffes and . Can you get your period while on progesterone? I was very nervous, but I trusted him (and the nurse, and the other nurse, since I asked all three. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 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. They didn't do a blood test to check for my progesterone level, so I feel nervous about just stopping them. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. It does not store any personal data. I got to stop PIO and estrace @ 8 weeks and all is still well. 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. This is what my RE told me to do.. I think the latest I've ever seen recommended to continue progesterone was 16 weeks, but I only ever saw that once. It should always be reduced slowly, by no more than 16mg/day. I've been nervous, too. It would be terrible to experience a loss b/c of something as simple as progesterone so you should just ask!! Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. After 10 weeks, the placenta takes over production of progesterone, so there is no need to take supplemental progesterone. I didn't end up spotting but I was thankful for the heads up! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Again, theres a chance you could get pregnant straight away. For newly menopausal women, breakthrough bleeding may occur. While I have about a week left and will be so nervous..I can't wait to stop the endometrium - yuck!!! She said to just stop and. And that resulted in my happy healthy boy. 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. I've repeatedly asked my RE if it's too soon and he assures me it's fine. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thanks honeybun, I understood it to be that you shouldn't be on conti until you are 54. I had no problems at all. I am so sore from the shots! the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I'm just after some reassurance from anyone who stopped earlier than 12 weeks? I stopped taking them at 13 weeks with no side effects or problems. I am now 12 weeks :). I have my next appt on Sept. 8, but I still have my symptoms so I'm guessing everything is still going well. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. 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. Press ESC to cancel. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I think that would make me feel better about it! 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? It makes me feel much better - I am terrible on estrogen only - anxious and panicky! (You must log in or sign up to post here. They're completely normal! What was your weaning process. I also stopped at 10 weeks. No pregnancies yet. When to start cyclic progesterone after your period? I am thrilled to stop, I hate the damn pills. Hi there- My RE had me stop my PIO injections and estrace pills at9 weeks exactly. Any input, please, as I am really worried about this. Dose may be increased to 90 mg (one applicatorful of 8% gel) once every other day for up to six doses if needed. You should not start the Clomid till you have a period. Topic: Why stop progesterone for 2 weeks per month? My RE had me go until 12 weeks but started tapering at 11 weeks. I was on 50 mg suppositories from about 6 weeks (the day I went to the dr to confirm the pregnancy.) Im the same! I am 12 weeks +3 and have previously had 2 MMC both heartbeats stopping between 6-8 weeks! Create an account or log in to participate. today and have been taking 200mg twice a day since 5 weeks. I'm wicked nervous about it too, despite there being nothing good or fun about taking progesterone supplements. The first day of menstruation is called day 1. 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. Last June I lost my first pregnancy at 17 weeks to a cord accident in utero. But with PIO or oral progesterone, it does. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I have been on 200mg of progesterone since week 7. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. It was 24, which OB said is good, so now I'm done with it. 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. I don't want to take any chances and would not consider stopping as early as 9 weeks. Your caregiver may prescribe one of three options: Progesterone injections (17P). He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. 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. My level was 12 as well. Could it just be me stopping progesterone? EDD 9/22/14. Create an account or log in to participate. If you didn't do IVF, you should be fine- well into the luteal shift by now. Learn more about. 3 Can you get your period while on progesterone? 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. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14. My RE told me I could stop at 8 weeks when I graduated to my OB. I'm so thankful and relieved. I'm about a week away from when my RE told me to stop so I'm already stressing about when I'll actually stop. RE predicts that i will go through menopause around age 30..27 or 28. But at that point he had me switch to projesterone suppositories for the nest three weeks, or until 12 weeks. (Read 5420 times), Adverts on this website are not endorsed by Menopause Matters, A to Z of menopause and medical conditions. They had me switch from shots to suppositories at 8 weeks and I'll do the endometrin till 10 weeks. Most of the later recommendations are for stopping at 14 weeks. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Just drink lots of water and try to relax. My IF brain is nervous of what will happen once I'm off. I appreciate the support! I stopped at 10 weeks and my only side effect was that my skin broke out horribly. But I'm really nervous. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. I am being tested at 10 weeks. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. Anyone else stop around 9 weeks? IVF #4 (Feb 2014)- 49R, 28F, 13 blasts, 7 NORMALS! 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. 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. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. He/She hasn't steered you wrong yet, right? The risk of endometrial cancer is real. I have to say Im not very excited to be back in this group. 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. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I was nervous too. I was on 400 mg at 10 weeks I reduced to 200 mg and then at 11 weeks I will go off completely. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Trust your doctor's advice they want this for you almost as much as you do. My RE says to stop at 9 weeks (I have enough Crinone to last me until 10 weeks). My doctor mentioned to continue progesterone 2 more weeks, but wrote 1 more week on my paperwork. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Quote from: Hurdity on August 30, 2014, 11:39:18 AM. They didn't do a blood test on me to check levels. I know that progesterone is supposed to help the baby "stick" so it could be something like that. Did you doctor wean you from your dosage or check your levels afterwards? I understand your fear completely. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Also, lots of us know the inconvenience of being over 50 and finding that our womb lining is too thick which then triggers a whole list of scans and appointments - under NHS guidelines - often leading to hysteroscopy in order to give the all clear. I have my first OB appointment next Wednesday, so I kind of want to take them until then and see what her opinion is. 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. 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. Posted 1/3/17. 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! (It goes out of the system quickly.). But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. I guess P production is taken over by the Placenta between 10-11 weeks. My doc doesn't even typically check levels. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. There's a table available at MIMS.co.uk about the types of HRT and the doses they achieve. AMH dropped from 4 to 1.5 in 4 months.. had it retested and came back at 1.4. I had a scan at 5+6 and everything was great. I'm 21w/3d today and things are going fantastic! I've been pretty good at not worrying over every little thing. 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. Thanks everyone! What happens when you start taking progesterone? until 12 weeks. I'm sure you're fine, but definitely call your doc. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? I always start weaning at 12 weeks, done at 14 weeks. Stopping progesterone generally induces menstrual-like bleeding within three to five days. Baby has been tested and has no chromosomal abnormalities and my cervix has been closed. 6 What happens to your body when you stop taking progesterone? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. We saw baby and strong heartbeat. But they did check my levels. 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. Especially the tip about spotting. Saw my doc yesterday and she said I could stop now, but I'm happy to ween to avoid any problems. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. It is said you should not be on a conti HRT until you are about 54. The RE told me to stop taking the progesterone (endometrium) at 10 weeks. Why not just use one a day for a week, one every other day for a week, then one twice a week and stop, then you have safely weaned off the drug. 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. I'm about 5 weeks 3 days today and taking endometrin suppositories as well as PIO. 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. 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. When I reached 9 weeks. Just over 12 weeks. But, I did stop them that day. What happens when you stop taking progesterone after IVF? Anonymous. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. Quitting Hormone Replacement Therapy Most dont 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. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Yes, I stopped at the end of my 9th week. How many days after stopping duphaston does period start? Helpful - 0 Comment thendricks I hated progesterone, it made me gain weight feel bad and no apitite! At 9 weeks I went to my new dr. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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. 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 had another scan at 9w4d and same thing with heartbeat 170. I think the 9th week is just insurance. 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. Congratulations! Congrats on your pregnancy! Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. But it is good to hear that others stopped at 9 weeks and were perfectly fine! So I stopped at 8 weeks. Without the effects of progesterone to maintain the lining, it starts to break down. It freaked me out because of 2 prior mc's. 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. Drinking pineapple juice. I'll call the Dr at 9 when they open but just wondering if anyone else experienced this. He said to skip tonight, take tomorrow, skip the next night, etc. started first IVF cycle Menopur and Follistim 10/13. 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. Unfortunately with HRT the hormone changes in the menstrual cycle are not replicated. If you're worried don't hesitate to give them a call, I know it made me feel better :). Stopping progesterone at 10 weeks Cutiecruz327 member March 2014 Thursday will be 10 weeks. 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. I'm at 9 1/2 weeks and I'm supposed to stop but I'm scared to quit cold turkey. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 9 isnt far off 10 weeks so you should be fine x. I think in my first round I stopped at 7-9 weeks. 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. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Ideally, your serum progesterone levels should exceed 10 ng/mL on the blood test taken at the time as your pregnancy test. She didn't want me to freak. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. 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'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. However, the effect of early stop of progesterone supplementation for patients with poor ovarian response (POR) has not been investigated. A ramble maybe Hurdity but an informative one!! 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. That was a huge relief! July/Aug '13 IVF 1.2 Long Lupron = 7R, 6F, 2T= BFP!!! But it looks like 12 weeks is more common. 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. I know its scary but your RE got you this far. Try not to worry. I'm on 200mg 2x per day and 13w today. It might have been a minor shock to stop cold turkey after 400mg per day. 6. 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 told that our bodies make enough progesterone around 9 wks, but they often have you go longer for good measure. 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! 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 Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 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. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. If you discontinue your progesterone too early, there is a theoretically increased risk of miscarriage. Thanks for that, I'll see my GP. 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 are at high risk of miscarriage with your history of previous miscarriage and your low progesterone level now. Have faith everything will be ok. Good luck to you. I didn't have any bleeding over night but I'm still scared. Subject: Nervous to stop progesterone suppositories at ten 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. Should add I never had bleeding, I was on it because my level was 12.5. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. (Oral progesterone does too, I believe.) The clinic measured my levels 24 hours later and they were fine. The same timing occurs in humans. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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. It will be an exciting day to take my last one. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I am more confident now then ever though because we are so close to 2nd trimester . Although 9 weeks seems a bit early to me. You should be producing enough progesterone yourself now, and you will be further reassured when you have your scan next week. No idea why they gave me so much. Once the progesterone has cleared from the system and the physiological changes reversed, most women feel much better. It is better to be safe than sorry! Have you gotten your progesterone checked lately? Estrogen is a female hormone that controls the normal growth of the endometrium. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! January 2014 - IVF #3 (Lucky #3?!) 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I've used progesterone suppositories for all three of my pregnancies, and I've always stopped at 12 weeks. one miscarriage- 2014. poor egg quality, unstable hormone levels. He said he goes by what ha, That is what I heard also about not checking the numbers, after they knew my last miscarriage was associated with low progesterone and PCOS, I had to ask for a progesterone lab and that is when I found out I was low as I expected (9.2). Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. In hormonal birth control, progestin side effects can include withdrawal bleeding and increased cramping. Also did everyone else just stop cold turkey? It's scary! You'll be fine :-) My RE stopped my estrogen cold turkey at 9wks, then the progesterone cold turkey at 10wks (crinone). Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I'm 8 weeks yesterday. I'm nervous about that because I thought that the placenta didn't make enough progesterone until weeks 10-12. He said he goes by what happens "clinically". That took me to 11 weeks. stopping progesterone at 9 weeks a amf234 Last edited 2/21/14 Has anyone else stopped progesterone suppositories at 9 weeks? BFP 2/14/11, missed m/c 9 weeks. It's a horrible mental hurdle, but you have to trust. Jessica H(587) 21/08/2018 at 4:27 pm. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant.