FertilityTies posts tagged with prometrium

Low Progesterone TTC Husband Has Type 1 Diabetes

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:06:44 -0500

I am 26 years old hubby is 28. We have been married 6 years and going strong! TTC for 1.5 years with no success..Have a RE appt. scheduled for Sept 18th. Pretty sure the Dr. will recommend Prometrium and Clomid by the similiar stories I've read..Ordered Fertility Aid Supplements for him and I hoping that is what will help boost the hormones to normal levels!

Smacksies

Just got BFP today!!!

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:46:59 -0500

I just got my BFP today! My doctor wanted to start me on Prometrium. I went to pick up the prescription and there are no directions. It just says to insert into vagina once a day. Well, now I have so many questions, and my doctor's office is closed for today and my pharmacist wasn't sure what to tell me either. So here are my questions: How far up do I insert the pill? Do I need to sit right after inserting it, or can I go about my normal day? How long do I need to wait before going to the bathroom? Any other advice about this medicine would be great! Thanks!

kate523

Low Progesterone

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:32:16 -0500

My husband and I have just started Fertility Aid supplements before going to clomid etc...I have heard good reviews from Fertility Aid to bring back regular hormone levels and in turn getting pregnant. Question is should I become pregnant while taking Fertility Aid will it of changed my natural hormonal balance enough to not need Prometrium suppositories for the 1st 12 weeks? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks

Smacksies

can prometruim cause sore nipples after 9days, or could it be preg?

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:50:17 -0500

doc tested today but was neg but only 10dpo could it be false neg? What about prometruim no side effects until yesterday, sore nipples and feels tingly can prometruim do that? doc also said quit prometruim, if no flow starts should i retest?

trisha moslet

prometrium

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:43:26 -0500

Hi Dr.Q i started prometrium wed. I ovulated the sunday before, question? Today on friday afternoon some mild cramping could that be implantation or side effect of prometrium? My RE intially said i would have sore breasts, sleepy and fatigue, no mention of cramoping just wondering. I go for pregnancy test next friday.

trisha moslet

Fluid Pills while TTC

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:05:25 -0500

I was just wondering if the fluid Pill Hydrochlorathiazide would have any type of effect on the Prometrium that I'm taking now and the clomid I will soon be taking? Will it hurt my chances make them less effective if I take the hydrochlorathiazide? Thanks

Sabrina85

Confussed About It All!!! Please Help...

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:43:15 -0500

I am so new to all of this. My midwife and my fertility specialiest have both explained this to me but I'm still not understanding it all.. I just started my Prometrium and of course on the 3rd of my bleeding I will start my clomid. I've used an ovulation kit and i've never charted my basal temp. When do I start all of this? When I do start it, is that counted day 1 of your cycle. I'm so confussed can someone please help me and explain to me how all of this works? I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks so much!!

Sabrina85

DR: Just diagnosed with PCOS. Please Help!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:11:37 -0500

Background: In March, I started taking Prometrium (100mg CD1-14 and 200mg CD 15-30)for very low Progesterone levels.

I have not ovulated in at least 6 months & also have hypo-thyroidism which is currently under control.

2 weeks ago (before we knew I had PCOS) Doc told me to only take the Prometrium 200mg CD 14-30 and told me that taking it throughout the cycle can act as birth control and prevent ovulation.

I was just diagnosed with PCOS last week. Had an ultrasound and bloodwork done. My doctor put me on Metformin (500mg twice a day) and put me back on Prometrium throughout the whole cycle (200mg a day)

I'm confused though, if I'm TTC, and Promestrium prevents O, why am I on it throughout? She said it would shrink the cysts.

I thought maybe she was doing this for now and would soon switch me back to the half the cycle dose. But, I've been on the Prometrium since March so if it didn't the shrink the cysts then, why would it now?

Please help, any advice is greatly appreciated as I am new to this and really confused!

THANKS!

MrsP777

Prometrium & Clomid

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:26:15 -0500

Hi I'm starting Prometrium 200mg tonight then I will start my Clomid 50mg when I am directed on the 3rd day of my cycle. I was just wondering if anyone else is on these medications now and if so, how is doing for you and how is making you feel. Also, to the ones that have already used it, did it work? how long did it take to get pregnant? How did it make you feel? Thanks so much for all answers a head of time! Good Bless!

Sabrina85

Prometrium

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:04:06 -0500

I have an rx for Prometrium to take for 7 days, I took my first pill last night. My question is if I do get my period before the 7 days are up should i still take the remaining pills or stop?

Thanks!

Kara Fawbert

Is prometrium REALLY necessary?

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:06:19 -0500

Hi ladies,

My RE prescribed it for me 2x daily, inserted vaginally. He said it wasn't required, but can help prevent miscarriages. But since I don't have any luteal phase problems or uterine issues, etc., is it *really* necessary?

I've read that it has some annoying side effects, which I'd rather avoid.

If not's going to help me with fertilization, then it doesn't seem worth it to me, as our problem is getting enough quality sperm to meet my egg (to be blunt!).

What's your experience with it?

Thanks,

Christine

Christine

Progesterone Supplmentation and Implantation

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:05:25 -0500

On an earlier question Dr. Eva said that progesterone supplements should be started around 3 dpo to help correct an LPD. I have been told that progesterone supplementation before implantation and can interfere with implantation. Is this bad information? TIA.

Shaie

prometrium vaginal inserts??

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:09:40 -0500

Hi Dr. A friend is using prometrium inserts 2x a day. A nurse mentioned something about poking a hole in the insert. When she does this it kinda breaks apart and gets messy. What is your recommendation on using the inserts? THANKS!!

jenstar

m/c

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:38:33 -0500

Ok this is a long but very dear quetion to me. In 1999 at age 17 i got pregnant and had no problems. delivered on time and everything. I've had 3 m/c since then. My most recent one was this past Jan. i was 9 wks. the hospital i went to told me is was due to low prog. i went to a doc a few weeks ago and he put me on prometrium and told me to take it vaganaly and call him so he can due an ultrasound the next day. i'm 27 and my husband is 10 yrs older then me so were tryingto have one. what else can i have my doc do. also i've had very weird periods for 7 yrs.

annetteharvey

Dr Q- role of prometrium and estrace

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:55:35 -0500

ANOTHER question! Last one for the evening!

My doctor told me that I could stop taking my prometrium and estrace. I am currently 7 weeks. What EXACTLY were both medications helping with? Will anything change now that I am off these meds?

Kristina Beauchesne

Prometrium 11 weeks into pregnancy?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:39:01 -0500

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!

Lisa E

prometrium and ovulation

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:34:51 -0500

I was wondering if prometrium helps ovulation? i only took it 7 days and now im already having a normal period but its only been a few days since i stopped taking the pills.i bleed for 7 days and my periods gone..seems normal to me but anyway ..my question really is do i have a better chance to ovulate since i took it to get a better flow....

samhutch24

Want baby number 4, help!

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:16:18 -0500

I have PCOS. I had to take clomid, prometrium, and metformin to get pregnant with each of my three kids. I never could ovulate on clomid unless I was under 133 lbs (I'm 5'5 1/2). It would not work even if I was 138 lbs which I tried twice with baby #2. I no longer have fertility insurance. I want to know exactly what meds I should take to induce menstration, ovulate, and be able to carry a baby full term. BTW, my three kids were all full term and I have never had a miscarrage. Please help me! I need medication names and dosage info.

Celeste Roiz

Clomid and Late Ovulation

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:22:51 -0500

Hello. I am seeking my doctor's opinion, but would like yours as well. Please see my questions below and the responses I've received so far. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

1. I have done two rounds of Clomid on CD3-CD7. The first round was 50mg and the second was 100mg. If I am not pregnant, what dosage should I take for my 3rd round and should I continue taking it CD3-CD7?

ANSWER: Move to 150mg and take CD5-CD9 due to the late ovulation and long cycles.

** ADDITIONAL QUESTION FOR RESPONSE:

1a. By moving to CD5-CD9 while increasing the dosage of Clomid to 150mg should ovulation occur sooner or later? (awaiting response)

2. . Is there a certain OPK test that is more accurate than others I should use? I tend to have to go though more than one box due to my late ovulation which is expensive so a cheap and accurate test would be preferred. I have found online (http://www.saveontests.com/Ovulation.htm) cheap ovulation tests and test strips which measure 25mIU/mL with 99.8% accuracy. Would you recommend trying these and do the test strips work as well as the actual mid-stream test? (Note: I have tried First Response, Clear Blue Digital and Answer. The positives I have received have all been from the Answer OPK.) (awaiting response)

3. Has anyone used the ovwatch (www.ovwatch.com)? If you have, was it successful for you?

Melinda

200mg of Prometrium?? DR. Q help??

Tue, 13 May 2008 07:53:55 -0500

I am between 4 and 5 weeks pregnant and I had been spotting on and off since 6 dpo. I went to the doc yesterday and they put me on 200mg of Prometrium. I took it yesterday afternoon and the spotting stopped which is great, but I always read about the pills Im taking. Everything I am ready says do not take while pregnant..??? Why is that? And why did my doc put me on it?

Jessica1122