PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: Basal temp question

Re: Basal temp question

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:27:33 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 21 Nov 1999, Julie wrote: >
>I have been charting my temps since 10/30. On Wednesday of last week,
>my temp was 97.3. Thursday it was 98.0. Friday 98.2 and Saturday 98.2.
>This morning, it was 97.8 (which is right on top of my coverline) at
>4:30 am and then 98.9 at 7:30 am. I usually take my temps at around
>4:30 since I get up to go to work around then. But because it was so
>low, I thought I'd take it again. Both times I was in bed and just took
>the temp. I never got out of bed between the temps. What does this
>mean that the temp dropped this morning?

Could be the drop before ovulation.

>Could I have low progesterone?
>I am concerned because I've had 2 miscarriages this year, but had a high
>progesterone count with both. We are trying again, and I want to make
>sure things are ok with the progesterone since it is needed to hold the
>pregnancy. Can anyone help, please?

If your progesterone levels were good with the 2 losses, it's unlikely you have a low progesterone. With 2 losses, have you been worked up? There are several tests that can be done to help reduce the chances of a repeat performance.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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