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Question to Dr HSM Regarding Progesterone Levels
From: Tami (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 15:55:16 -0500 (CDT)
My progesterone level drawn by blood at day 22 of my cycle (6 days after
my temp surged) was 9.18. From what I understand, that is considerably
low. However, I did read that 10 is good, maybe this is close enough,
yet, my temp only stays surged for less than a week. I was expecting a
two week span of temp rise. My temp is NOT consistent. It's up, then
down then up a few days then it plunges down. I take it the same time
each morning, also. I just don't understand.
At Sun, 29 Apr 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>
>The term "degenerate" means nothing to me medically speaking. A 5-6 day
>luteal phase is indeed too short and it may be a low progesterone that
>is causing this. The blood progesterone level several days after
>ovulation should be very helpful in helping to determine the exact
>nature of your problem.
>
>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>
>HSM
>
>At Sun, 29 Apr 2001, Tami wrote:
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>>I saw an endocrinologist who claimed my levels were normal, but I have
>>suspected he was wrong because of everything I've read regarding
>>estrogen dominance, and I did send away a saliva test which came back
>>that my progesterone was drastically low. My ob gyn's nurse reported to
>>me that my progesterone level of 9.18 at day 22 of my cycle indicated
>>ovulation. I had a D&C done 3 months ago, and the pathology report
>>confirmed ovulation for that month but also indicated something was
>>wrong hormonally. She used a medical term when explaining it to me, and
>>I can't remember the term. Something like degenerate. She said it
>>meant my hormones were out of whack. That is when she said we would
>>monitor my temperature and draw blood 6 days after my temp surge which
>>was day 22. I am noticing that my temperature rises, but only stays up
>>for 5 or 6 days, and it was my understanding that it should stay up 'til
>>menstruation. I wondered if that was because my progesterone wasn't
>>high enough also.
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Desperately seeking a straight answer.
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