Re: High HCG level but low progesterone -- what should I expect?

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At Fri, 15 Sep 2000, Donna wrote: >
>At Fri, 15 Sep 2000, Lauren wrote:
>>
>>Hi ! I just found out that I am about 4 weeks pregnant. My HCG level
>>last Sunday was 30.4. Two days later on Tuesday when it was tested
>>again, it went to 118 -- from what I understand this is very normal. My
>>progesterone level was almost 10 and they are starting me on
>>progesterone sypositories twice a day because they say my progesterone
>>level is too low. Is my level so low that it could lead to miscarriage
>>or do I have a fighting chance to keep this baby -- please let me know !
>>THANKS !
>>
>>--
>>Lauren
>>
>Lauren,
>Hi, I am not a doctor. I miscarried last week. I was 8 weeks pg and my
>progestrone was 7. The baby had a heartbeat the week before and looked
>good(vaginal ultrasound).The doctor put me on progestrone pills. I was
>already spotting 3 days. A week later I lost the baby. The good thing
>is your's is at least a 10. Most doctors like to see it 10 or over. You
>are also only 4 weeks, hopefully this will help you because you found
>out early. I would not lose hope. Are you bleeding? I was and that was
>why we knew I had a slim chance of keeping it. I will pray for you and
>I pray all goes well for you. If it is just your progestrone level then
>those pills should do the job.
>I hope this helps. I wish you the very best. Donna

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