When to start progesterone supp?

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Registered: 04-21-2003
When to start progesterone supp?
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Tue, 08-26-2003 - 9:41pm
I am a little confused about OPKs. My doc wants me to use them this cycle so that I can start progesterone supp the day after I O. I am leaving for CA on CD11(the day I start using them) and will more than likely be there whe I O. I bought ClearBlue Easy OPK and already have my prog. My question is when will I start the prog? On the OPK box it says when I get a + then I will O within 24-36 hours. I called my doc and my nurse said that I should start them right when I get my + b/c that means I am O'ing(she thinks)! I think she is wrong! What do you ladies think? I don't want to start them too early or too late! Thanks for any input!
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Registered: 05-09-2003
Tue, 08-26-2003 - 11:41pm
I would NOT start them the minute you get a +OPK...it will be 24 to 48 hours until you O...and starting Progesterone before O can inhibit it. I would not risk that. Do you chart? If so, I would wait until I see the thermal shift. My doc told me it was fine to start 3 or 4 days after O, but to just be sure that O has occurred.

Just my opinion, of course!

I wish you luck!

Take care,

Anne

Anne - Proud Mommy to Rachel Elizabeth!