PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for April, 2001: Re: BBT and progesterone

Re: BBT and progesterone

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Apr 2001 11:50:21 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 21 Apr 2001, Cyn wrote: >
>I am 4 weeks, 2days pregnant. I found out EXTREMELY early-at 10dpo. My
>temps were pretty high, with 2 (possible) implantation drops at 7 and
>9dpo. Then, my temps stayed around 99 degrees. At 11dpo, my hCG level
>was 106. Then, at 14dpo, my temps dropped down to 98.6. Yesterday was
>98.7, then today it went down to 98.3.
>My temps are still 6/10 of a degree above my coverline, but the huge
>drops make me wonder.
>Are BBTs related to progesterone levels? Could the drops in temps mean I
>might have a progesterone deficiency? Or, can pregnancy temps fluctuate
>that much and still be ok?
>Everyone tells me to throw out my thermometer, but I know there are
>progesterone supplements that have saved some friends' pregnancies.
>Should I be concerned? If you feel that progesterone might be the
>problem, are there any OTC prog. supps? (My Dr. won't be in until next
>Mon.)
>Thank you!
>-Cynthia
>
>--
>Cynthia
>

Cyn

No otc progesterone supplements. Call the office nurse and see about having a progesterone level drawn. Don't try to read too much into the temps.

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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
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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