February 02, 2009

Hi, I am a 28 year old woman who has been trying for a baby now for nearly a year & still no luck. I have recently been to the doctors for some tests & they all came back good apart from my progesterone level which was at 3.4, and I have been informed that 30 in the average level? I had my period on the 27th Dec 2008 & had my blood tests on the 20th Jan 2009, my cycles are pretty accurate roughly around 4 weeks plus a few days. I am currently 1 week late but have done 3 pregnancy tests which all say negative. I have asked my doctor about any kind of medication I can go on to help me, but he cannot give me anything & said that I need to wait to be referred to a specialist. Is there anything I can take? And as my level is so low what does this actually mean?? Any help & advice would be much appreciated.

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Amy2

February 02, 2009

Have you asked your doctor to do a blood test to determine if you are pregnant? If you are pregnant, and your progesterone is low, your doctor can give you progesterone suppositories to help your progesterone level and possibly sustain your pregnancy - if you are in fact pregnant.

vickic1980

February 02, 2009

I have spoken to him today & he has suggested this, I have to book myself in to get this done in the next day or so. I can see why if I am pregnant it wouldn’t be showing up as my last test I did was yesterday? It could possibly be all the stressing I am doing since finding out about my low progesterone level.

Amy2

February 02, 2009

Sometimes the at home pregnancy tests don't pick up your pregnancy. Best to do blood work to be certain.

Try not to worry too much about the progesterone. Your doctor can help you with that.

Keep me posted on your blood work.

vickic1980

February 02, 2009

Thanks amy, I will let you know as soon as I know anything...It just feels like a big waiting game! anyway good luck with yours xxxx

vickic1980

March 04, 2009

Hi Amy, I see your little one has arrived, congratulations. Well since we last spoke I never need to get the blood test done as I came on my period a few days later :-( I have since received a letter from the hospital that I have been referred to and I am due there on Thursday 12th march. Hopefully it will give me a brighter look on things. Currently still trying and my next period is due on Monday so fingers crossed.

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