low progesterone and loss?

Question

We had an ectopic pregnancy back in Feb. 2007, than last month we had a miscarriage. I have had one cycle since than. Here the thing.. my doctor said I have low progesterone and didn’t offer anything. So I’m going to go see a nothing doctor and see what he says, anyone went on to have a fine pregnancy with low progesterone? What did they offer you? And how soon did you get pregnant?

Another thing...

Our best friends just had a baby yesterday. IM soo happy for her, and excited to get to hold him and spend time with him. But it makes me so upset because this is the time when we were due to have our 1st baby. My husband was so happy and cant wait to have one and wants me to get on meds ASAP. But what happens if I cant have a baby? I would feel terrible, I know he wouldn’t care, but I want more than anything and him to, to have a baby. What did you do to get over your loss?

Answer 1

I am so sorry you are going thru this!!! {{{HUGS}}} I know how you feel, I tried to get pg for 2 years and its terrible. I too had low progesterone but what your doctor didnt tell you is that low progesterone is a sign that you are not ovulating very "strong". Meaning your egg might not be 100% viable etc etc and could be PART of the reason for your m/c. The other part of the reason is because without the sufficient level of progesterone if you did have a fertilized egg implant, there is not enough progesterone being produced to support the new embryo and therefore, a miscarriage happens.
There are supplements you can take that are vaginal suppositories that are not pleasant to use but WORK! On an insemination cycle for me my progesterone went from 5 to 15 which is ideal for implantation! I found in my TTC journey that most normal doctors and OBGYN's dont really know much about infertility unfortunatley....my recommendation to you is to see a reproductive endocrinonlogist or ask your doctor to put you on the progesterone supplement. If anything they might also put you on a very low dose of Clomid so you have a nice "strong" ovulation and then use progesterone after you ovulate to maintain a pregnancy and implantation. Good luck and sending you TONS of babydust!!!!!!!

Answer 2

First, I had a miscarriage in my second trimester, so I know how you feel. To answer your question, you never get over the loss... but time does make it easier to cope. You get peace in knowing that your little angel is in heaven looking out for you. The feelings you are having now for your friend and your husband are totally normal under the circumstances.

As for the progesterone, that's an easy fix. If low progesterone is your only problem, you are one lucky girl. Lots of women have healthy babies with progesterone treatment. Your doctor will run tests first, then prescribe progesterone for you during your cycle. If/when you get pregnant again, the progesterone treatment will continue until the second trimester when the placenta takes over.

Try not to worry. I'm sure when you're in the hands of the RIGHT doctor for you, everything will be fine.

Good luck Pumpkin and keep us posted.

Answer 3

You are given progesterone when your is low. When it's low the lining of your uterus isn't maintained properly causing miscarriage. You start taking it the day after you ovulate, and take it until you are 13 weeks pregnant, or until your period starts. You have to track ovulation and take it at the right time. If it's taken too early it can prevent you from ovulating, and if it's stopped too soon you can miscarry.