progesterone suppositories EDITED***Took my first one

The doctor called my cell on Wed and I just got the message today...my progesterone is only 8 and now I need progesterone suppositories. I am freaking out....Could I have hurt the baby by not getting this message right away.,...Joe is on his way to get them and bringing them to work...What kind of side effects can I expect...I am FREAKING out right now.......




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Thank you ladies for the support, suggestions, and stories....I would lie and tell you I feel better, but you would KNOW that was a lie 1st one just went in....These 12hr days are killing me and tomight I have a banquett. I was honored for a call I took and nominated for dispatcher of the year.....I know I should be excited, but all I want to do is take a shower and go to bed

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Re: progesterone suppositories

I am currently on them - my level was 12. Just start them right away and I'm sure everything will be fine.
Wear panty liners!!!!!

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I would call your practitioner and let them know you just got the message and will be starting them right away. Progesterone levels do flucutate up and down from day to day.

As long as you aren't bleeeding Iwouldn't stress to much.

Definitely try and follow up with your practitioner today before the weekend and ask any questions you may have.

I've never used them but from what I hear Have Joe pick you up a BIG box of panty liners..... You will have some LOVELY discharge!

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Posted by Blissful

I would call your practitioner and let them know you just got the message and will be starting them right away. Progesterone levels do flucutate up and down from day to day.

As long as you aren't bleeeding Iwouldn't stress to much.

Definitely try and follow up with your practitioner today before the weekend and ask any questions you may have.

I've never used them but from what I hear Have Joe pick you up a BIG box of panty liners..... You will have some LOVELY discharge!

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I used them. There are many women who have low progesterone in the beginning and go on to have healthy, uneventful pregnancies. In fact you are already over 8 weeks, right? I stopped taking mine at 10 weeks, so you won't even have to be on them long. Your dr. is just taking precautions. Usually doctors like to see at least 10, but a lower number doesn't mean something is wrong.
They are very messy, do definitely use liners. They also might make you more tired and make you boobs more tender.
Just try to stay calm.

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you are going to be okay! Get in touch with the doctor....

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Posted by SweetTooth

I used them. There are many women who have low progesterone in the beginning and go on to have healthy, uneventful pregnancies. In fact you are already over 8 weeks, right? I stopped taking mine at 10 weeks, so you won't even have to be on them long. Your dr. is just taking precautions. Usually doctors like to see at least 10, but a lower number doesn't mean something is wrong.
They are very messy, do definitely use liners. They also might make you more tired and make you boobs more tender.
Just try to stay calm.

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Posted by medic6809

Posted by SweetTooth

I used them. There are many women who have low progesterone in the beginning and go on to have healthy, uneventful pregnancies. In fact you are already over 8 weeks, right? I stopped taking mine at 10 weeks, so you won't even have to be on them long. Your dr. is just taking precautions. Usually doctors like to see at least 10, but a lower number doesn't mean something is wrong.
They are very messy, do definitely use liners. They also might make you more tired and make you boobs more tender.
Just try to stay calm.

I was 8wks yesterday....My last appointment was on Halloween last week and Dr. Llewylen said something in the back of his mind said to check the progesterone levels, nad sur eenough they are low...I'm just so worried it's been a full week....I see him again on the 19th, but i'm so worried. Joe can pick them up at 1630 and he's bringing them to me at work along w/pantyliners......How cr apy will I feel? I still work Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p, on top of today until 1800 and I have a banquett tonight.....This s*cks

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Alot of women have low progesterone in early pregnancy, try not to worry! I was on suppositories until week 12!!

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I was on them my entire first trimester because I conceived through IVF. Hang in there and hopefully the suppositories will do the trick!

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I was on them for a couple of weeks. I put them in right before I went to bed. Don't freak out! You'll be ok
XOXOXO
BOTB

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I've been getting progesterone shots for 13 weeks. I think they cause weight gain, but that's about it. The benefits outweigh the side effects.

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Thank you ladies I should have my first around 1700 tonight and then it's 2xa day from then on......So how bad is the bloating? Do the symptoms start right away or do I have a few days before I'll notice a change?

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I started the shots mid-pregnancy. The weight gain happened slowly over time, but in September I gained 8 pounds alone. It could, however, be attributed to my rediscovery of Entemann's chocolate cake with marshmallow icing.

I had to get the shots because of my short cervix. I had the choice of suppositories, but felt more comfy with the shot. I'm not sure if you'll have the same effects as me b/c I was later in the pregnancy and the dosage might be different.

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I took them from weeks 5-12 and had no side effects. Even with the suppositories my progesterone stayed at about 12 until the placenta took over and everything turned out just fine.

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Re: progesterone suppositories EDITED***Took my first one

I just posted something similar the other day. I'm 7 weeks today. My progesterone levels dropped from 20 to 15. I was put on suppositories 2 days ago and the script wasn't ready until the next day! I freaked out, called my OB and he told me not to worry.

So I started them last night. No side effects that I know of yet. The ladies on here made me feel soooo much better about the progesterone levels. Many women on here have had low levels and have gone on to have perfectly healthy pregnancies. It's good that your doctor was being proactive and prescribing them early. Good luck to you and I'm sure everything will be fine .

Re: progesterone suppositories EDITED***Took my first one

i told you this already.. but, it will be fine. relax and enjoy your weekend.

Re: progesterone suppositories EDITED***Took my first one

<-----------------------------my beautiful little ...i also had to take progesterone supplements when i was pregnant with him from 6-12 weeks. At 6 weeks my progesterone was only a 9, the minute i started the supplements it rose right away

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SO I am up to my 3rd now and besides feeling VERY bloated, gassy and tired all is pretty good...THANK YOU for the pantyliner tips They are a life saver!

Re: progesterone suppositories EDITED***Took my first one

I was on them for the first 10 weeks and didn't have any side effects. I did have some bleeding during week 9 b/c I took two too close together. It goes fast though, don't worry.