Re: Do I need Progesterone?

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In my book, this is a low progesterone and a low heartrate. Suggest asking for progesterone if doc will give it (not all will), and if not, get a repeat progesterone level monday am

At Sat, 21 Dec 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>At Sat, 21 Dec 2002, susan wrote:
>>
>>>>I was spotting for 3 days (very light) so at 5 weeks, 6 days I had a
>>>>blood test. My HCG level was 12,500 and my progesterone was 7.5. I had
>>>>an ultrasound the next day at week 6 and there was a 70bpm heart rate.
>>>>My doctor has not put me on progesterone but after reading the posted
>>>>questions and answers, she I be on it? I have my next ultrasound at 7
>>>>weeks. (Christmas Eve)
>>>>I am 38 and have never had complications before. Is it too late to take
>>>>the supplements. I am still spotting but very slightly. Somebody let
>>>>me know if you have had a similar experience.
>>>
>>>---I'm sorry, I don't understand the reply for the doctor. Can you explain?
>>Thanks.
>>>
>>>You can take your complements now. So far everything goes well.
>>>
>>>(I think it is suspose to read you can take supplements now.)The hb is a bit low for 6 weeks but hopefully it will pick up at the next u/s. Call your doctor and ask for a repeat hcg, progesterone. If the hcg is continuing to rise I would request progesterone supplements.--
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