Thank you Dr. Q and Crystal for the input!
Prometrium 11 weeks into pregnancy?
June 27, 2008
Hi!
I am 11 weeks pregnant today. I went in to the doctor this past Thursday (10 weeks 5 days) because I had a cramping feeling in my lower back and I was afraid this pregnancy was turning into a miscarriage like last time. Anyways- the ultrasound was WONDERFUL. THe little one definitely looks like a baby now! and WOW! was he or she HYPER! it was funny seeing the baby moving around so much! anyways-the doctor said everything looked great but she wanted to order a UA and a progesterone test. THe UA came back fine- no UTI or anything- but my progesterone level came back a little lower than last time. I wasn't told what my level dropped to- but the nurse said it was still in the "okay" level but they wanted me on Prometrium just to make sure it does not drop anymore. My questions are- is it okay for progesterone levels to drop? I was also under the understanding that at 12 weeks the placenta takes over. The RE wants me to take the Prometruim 200 mg 1x day (at bedtime) vaginally for the next 15 days (that is when I will see a regular OB doctor.) Is it strange that my doctor would prescribe this medicine 11 weeks into a pregnancy? Also, is there a possiblility that a person would need prometrium throughout their ENTIRE pregnancy if they are low on progesterone levels? or are the progesterone levels only important in the first 12 weeks?
Thank you!
I am 11 weeks pregnant today. I went in to the doctor this past Thursday (10 weeks 5 days) because I had a cramping feeling in my lower back and I was afraid this pregnancy was turning into a miscarriage like last time. Anyways- the ultrasound was WONDERFUL. THe little one definitely looks like a baby now! and WOW! was he or she HYPER! it was funny seeing the baby moving around so much! anyways-the doctor said everything looked great but she wanted to order a UA and a progesterone test. THe UA came back fine- no UTI or anything- but my progesterone level came back a little lower than last time. I wasn't told what my level dropped to- but the nurse said it was still in the "okay" level but they wanted me on Prometrium just to make sure it does not drop anymore. My questions are- is it okay for progesterone levels to drop? I was also under the understanding that at 12 weeks the placenta takes over. The RE wants me to take the Prometruim 200 mg 1x day (at bedtime) vaginally for the next 15 days (that is when I will see a regular OB doctor.) Is it strange that my doctor would prescribe this medicine 11 weeks into a pregnancy? Also, is there a possiblility that a person would need prometrium throughout their ENTIRE pregnancy if they are low on progesterone levels? or are the progesterone levels only important in the first 12 weeks?
Thank you!
Oh my gosh Lisa, CONGRATS! I want to say that I knew that you were preggers..but now I feel dumb because I can't remember1!! I am doing the progesterone as well-- still dont know if I am prego or not..so we shall see- I have heard that you have to take those up until the 12 week. Just remember to wear a pantyliner! :)
June 28, 2008
There is some data that in those who have a history of Premature Delivery, giving a certain kind of Intramuscular Progesterone may help decrease the probability of having a preterm birth