WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2009: Re: PREGNANCY: normal progesterone levels in first trimester

Re: PREGNANCY: normal progesterone levels in first trimester

From: dr.narayan patel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:44:51 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 17 Jun 2009, TK wrote: >
>I have just recently found out I am pregnant. I am currently just over
>5 weeks pregnant. I have been dealing with infertility treatments on
>and off for the last 3 years due to PCOS. I finally decided to stop the
>fertility treatments 3 mths ago and just continue with the metformin (I
>am of normal weight 5'4" 122lbs) and have conceived as naturally as
>possible. Due to this I am nervous not to take my dr's advise but I am
>not huge on taking MORE medication. I have been told conflicting
>information in regards to my current progesterone levels. I had blood
>work done 17 dpo and my hCG was 273 and progesterone was 51. I had
>follow up bloodwork done 21 dpo and my hCG was 960 and my progesterone
>was 48. My dr called and recommended I take a progesterone(Prometrium)
>supplement of 100 mg daily to be safe. I obviously don't want to take a
>risk but I am really tired of pumping myself full of medication
>unneccessarily. Do progesterone levels normally rise as well? or do
>they stay more constant? So I be concerned with a difference of 3 in a 4
>day period? Will taking the prometrium orally really make any
>difference? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
>--
>TK
>

Hi, Hormonal level reports varry from laboratory to laboray Best thing for you is to get trans vaginal sonography to confirm wheather you are pregnant or not and if yes,is it a viable pregnancy?. That will be a easy way to relieve you tention. Dr.Narayan Patel M.D. D.G.O. FOCS AHMEDABAD_380014 INDIA Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

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