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w8andsee
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Low Progesterone Ques
Hi Ladies, I'm new to this board. Sorry if this is a stupid ques, but I'm not sure who else to ask.
How does/did your doctor test for low progesterone?
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Posted 9/23/10 2:27 PM  |
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VeeJay
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Re: Low Progesterone Ques
It is checked through a bloodtest. Not sure when during your cycle it should be done, though.
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| Posted 9/23/10 2:42 PM |
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w8andsee
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Re: Low Progesterone Ques
Thanks, I thought it was a blood test too.
However when I asked my OB/GYN to test for progesterone issues (I spot after ovulation and my LP is 10-11 days) she said the only way to test is to get a sample of the lining. I scheduled the biopsy, but found it a little odd. Hoping somone could shed some light.
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| Posted 9/23/10 3:42 PM |
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DaisyGirl
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Re: Low Progesterone Ques
Posted by w8andsee
Thanks, I thought it was a blood test too.
However when I asked my OB/GYN to test for progesterone issues (I spot after ovulation and my LP is 10-11 days) she said the only way to test is to get a sample of the lining. I scheduled the biopsy, but found it a little odd. Hoping somone could shed some light.
I have low progesterone and my RE found this by doing a blood test 5 days after I ovulated. I never had a sample of my lining tested.
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| Posted 9/23/10 6:25 PM |
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jess237
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Re: Low Progesterone Ques
No that is crazy to have a biopsy. I had blood work done 1 week after my IUI. Then everytime after when I went in for monitoring I had blood work done and they looked at my progesterone levels. Cancel that biopsy!!!
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| Posted 9/23/10 10:02 PM |
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bookworm
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Re: Low Progesterone Ques
i've never heard of that. my gyn & re both (like PP) just did a blood test to check levels. they can also check your lining by doing a sonogram. idk why your dr. is suggesting something so invasive right out of the gate.
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| Posted 9/26/10 9:00 AM |
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w8andsee
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Re: Low Progesterone Ques
Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to go ahead with the biopsy. I read online that the test will determine the healthiness of my lining, if it can sustaine a pregnancy and will check my hormone levels.
At this point I'm willing to do anything to get some answers as to why I keep spotting and my LP is so short (which I think is the issue as to why I can't get pregnant).
I'm also getting a sonogram. . . .
If I find out anything interesting or informative I'll be sure to update this post. Thanks again.
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| Posted 9/27/10 8:29 PM |
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classc1
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Re: Low Progesterone Ques
Just an FYI...most people test 7 days post ovulation...some doctors mistakingly test 21 DPO but this is based upon a 28 day cycle.
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| Posted 9/28/10 2:09 PM |
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