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Re: 3rd Post-Another progesterone question-confused about levels?? Anybody??Help!?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 23:46:40 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 4 Feb 2001, Jan wrote: >
>>>I read an answer to a post regarding progesterone levels at a day 21
>>>check. The lady asked if her level of 11.5 was sufficient to sustain or
>>>allow a pregnancy to implant. My question is this: I too, had a reading
>>>of 11.5 on day 21. I have been seeing an RE and had 2 previous m/c, and
>>>both times progesterone was a concern. Do I need extra progesterone
>>>NOW, while I'm waiting to see if I'm pregnant? Would the extra help
>>>insure that the egg will implant if indeed it was fertilized? I'm just
>>>soooo nervous about this. I want to cover my bases. My RE is sort of
>>>in the category of thinking that progesterone is "non -issue" regarding
>>>continuing pregancy, my ob is not. I just don't have much time left,
>>>I;m 39.6 and counting!! Thanks as always for the wonderful help you all
>>>provide.

Jan

I usually like the luteal progesterone to be closer to 20. I see no danger in taking it even if not needed.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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