WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: low progesterone

Re: low progesterone

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 8 May 2001 14:28:21 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 8 May 2001, Jenifer wrote: >
>I recently have had 2 miscarriages, one in Sept of 2000, again in Feb
>2001. This past week, I went in for a prog check at 7 dpo, and the
>level came back at 7.9, which I know is low. The normal length of my
>luteal phase is 10 days, and my cycles are 25-27 days. However, my dr
>does not want to treat the low prog until October, and if I am still not
>pg, she will then try chlomid. She doesn't seem to hold much faith in
>pro supplements. My question is this, should I hold much hope for
>sustaining a pregnancy with my prog level so low, and what is the
>reasoning behind waiting for chlomid? Are there risks involved, and how
>does chlomid affect low prog levels?
>Thanks

I don't have enough information to explain why we are waiting to use the clomid, but there are several good reasons, including the risks of the medications, so you might try asking her to explain what she is waiting for. I would have to concur with her about the progesterone. There is little if any data that supports the efficacy of progesterone supplements, and plenty of data to support that low progesterone levels do not necessarily translate into miscarriage.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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