ugh! progest. test 7 DPO

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Registered: 01-21-2006
ugh! progest. test 7 DPO
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Thu, 11-27-2008 - 7:56am

Hi,
I had my 7 DPO progesterone test this month, except it was on 6 DPO as I already had the appointment but ovulated a day later than expected.
I rang for the results earlier today and was told that it was marked by the Dr as "low luteal level". They weren't able to tell me the exact number. I know that low progesterone is correlated with low BBT. My temp dropped the test day (which I had hoped was implantation) and went up the next day. Now I'm wondering if I actually had had my test on 7 DPO if it would have been normal.
We have been trying for so long now (cycle #12) and I'm so depressed that I could actually be getting pregnant and then not being able to sustain a pregnancy due to low progesterone. I'm 8 DPO now and have lost all hope for this cycle. I can't get in to see my Dr till tuesday which isn't helping my mood.
Any advice or comment would be really appreciated.
Baby dust to you all.

Meghan

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Registered: 03-23-2004
Thu, 11-27-2008 - 8:01am

I don't have any advice as I am new to the ttc world but I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and hoping you get that bfp soon.


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Registered: 01-21-2006
Thu, 11-27-2008 - 8:16am

Thank you Shari !
It is really kind of you and really helps on a day that I am feeling pretty sorry for myself.
Lots and lots of baby dust to you.

Hugs,
Meghan

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Registered: 07-18-2003
Thu, 11-27-2008 - 10:54am

Don't give up hope! We are on cycle 54 and about 4 cycles ago my OB found out that my progesterone level was way too low to support a pregnancy! So be started me on a drug called Prometrium. You start taking it on day 12 of your cycle and you don't stop unless you start your period or until you reach your 12th week of pregnancy. Your OB should be recommending something like that to you if they do not then you take charge start out by asking if there is anything you can take to help. The answer is yes!!!

Good luck to you!! Keep your head up!! You have found out so much earlier then we did what is wrong. 12 cycles is not too bad, 54 cycles makes me sound and feel old LOL!!! Keep us posted!

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Registered: 04-17-2003
Thu, 11-27-2008 - 11:49am
Have it measured again when you see your doctor. They can give you progesterone if you need it during pregnancy.