Low progesterone? help me out with your symptoms!

[not_so_easy]

Hello,
So I wanted to see if anyone out there has low progesterone. I think I may have low progesterone, but my doc has been too busy to see me right now. I had super low temps (1st sign) at the beginning of my very long cycle (2nd sign).
so my temps were in the 96-96.4 range pre-ov, and only got up to 96.7-97.1 post ov at least until 3dpo when I had the estrogen surge (is this also a sign? and now at 8dpo my temps are 97.6-98. my 1dpo, I was wearing 3 socks in 80 degree weather.

Do you ladies think I may have low progesterone? what are your signs?

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Well my first sign of having low progesterone was that I found out through opks that my LP (the time between O and AF) was really short. I was ovulating really late in my cycles. Recurrent miscarriages were another sign for me. After two conceived during cycles with short LP we began to get suspicious. This is a good website to help answer some questions you may have: https://naturalfertilityandwellness.com/symptoms-of-low-progesterone/

Hopefully this isn't what you have, hopefully it is just a wonky cycle, but if you're worried, I would recommend you go to your doctor and have your hormones checked out even if just for peace of mind. Good luck, hun!

 

[sdc010905]

Dealing with this right now...i had a chemical almost a year ago(wasnt ttc @the time), started ttc this july. So iv only been tracking O for three cycles but have noted down the total length of cycle since feb.....ranges from 23-27 days and i seem to ovulate day 16ish. I had another chemical in august and the 2 chemicals combined with the short lp made me ask my doc for progesterone bloods at 7dpo. I got the results friday-the US measure it in differnt units (im in Ireland)-here im 37-there im 12. Basically from what all the info iv trawled thru, anything over 30(10 in US) shows you ovulated which i was pretty sure of anyway as i can conceive and get +opks...but anything under 40is unlikely to sustain a pregnancy. Ideally you want to be between 60-90. I've been prescribed cyclogest pessaries to take from 3dpo-12dpo starting this cycle and he also recommended baby aspirin daily. Im relieved to have the progesterone supps as i feel i would just go on to have loss after loss without it but i dont think i will take the aspirin. I have no known blood problems or anything but there is a huge history of blood clotting probs and haemorrhaging in pregnancy in my family and i feel like it might do more harm than good.im also going to try b6 vit complex as fhis is supposed to help short lp.
If you're worried you should get the bloods done, i didnt go to a fertility specialist it was my regular doctor on a wed, had my results by fri. If i have no luck the next few cycles, i may see a specialist as i have seen some info on line saying a score in the 30s can mean poor egg quality and weak ov. People who have super low progesterone where O cant b confirmed need clomid to O. I shouldnt as im Oing myself but i have come across loads of women with scores like mine who are put on like 25mg clomid to get a stronger O. Im happy to try progesterone alone first.

 

[Tripledagger3]

My progesterone is on the low side, and my only symptom is low temps. Mine was usually about 97ish pre ovulation and mid 98s post ovulation. If u think urs is low, definitely push ur doc to test it because it absolutely can impede ur chances of conception. Good luck!

 

[Scarlett P]

Hello!

I have that horrible problem too. TTC #1 for 12 months and finally went to have my CD21 bloods done which showed it was low. But looking back I've often had breakthrough bleeding, have asthma and allergies and never had any EWCM. Also my diet wasn't great.

Whilst waiting to see the Fertility Specialist I had acupuncture...and got preggers first time round! On top of needles and herbs she also told me to eat specific things which is what I'm trying to do now. I came off BC in August and still no O or AF so thinking my hormones are out of whack again.

Defo have a look at your diet to see if you can change things there, it's not just boosting P it's trying to keep both hormones in balance, so you also want to watch you're not eating stuff that boosts estrogen (like I have been eating a lot of tofu as I'm a veggie)

I would keep temping and keep trying the Drs to see if you can get your bloods done

x

 

[sdc010905]

Hello!

I have that horrible problem too. TTC #1 for 12 months and finally went to have my CD21 bloods done which showed it was low. But looking back I've often had breakthrough bleeding, have asthma and allergies and never had any EWCM. Also my diet wasn't great.

Whilst waiting to see the Fertility Specialist I had acupuncture...and got preggers first time round! On top of needles and herbs she also told me to eat specific things which is what I'm trying to do now. I came off BC in August and still no O or AF so thinking my hormones are out of whack again.

Defo have a look at your diet to see if you can change things there, it's not just boosting P it's trying to keep both hormones in balance, so you also want to watch you're not eating stuff that boosts estrogen (like I have been eating a lot of tofu as I'm a veggie)

I would keep temping and keep trying the Drs to see if you can get your bloods done

x

I have like no ewcm either-didnt know this was related to low progesterone-is it? Hmmm-wonder do i need preseed or is there still a good chance without?

 

[Scarlett P]

Sorry I've just googled and it's linked to estrogen, although they do say if you get fertile like CM AFTER O that's a sign your hormone levels aren't great.

If you find you need to use lube then defo buy some preseed especially cos lots of regular lubes aren't good for the spermies.

But just because you don't see it, doesn't mean you don't have it - I think it's different for all women and some have more than others. Some only notice it when they go to the loo etc.

I only mentioned it because of the difference before and the difference when I got my BFP, so sorry if I've confused things. I was defo diagnosed with low progesterone but think I've already mentioned that the two hormones are linked.

Again with diet you can do things to try and boost your EWCM. If you carry on charting why not also keep a record of CM (if not already) and take all the info to your Dr when they can finally see you?

xx

 

[claireanddaz]

I have low temps as well, my pre ovulation is about 96.5-96.7 and after ovulation between 97.2 and about 97.6 and i have wondered for a while if i had low progesterone as i have had two chemicals in the last year and an ectopic. My lp is 12 days ive never thought to get it investigated as my dr didnt seem concerned when i went last time after my chemical. I have decided to leave it until after christmas and if i have not got pregnant to ask for testing!

 

[Kern]

If I had to take progesterone pills last time I was pregnant is it likely to mean I have low progesterone all the time? This is making me think, that link posted above shows I have basically all of those symptoms. Sigh

 

[Scarlett P]

I have low temps as well, my pre ovulation is about 96.5-96.7 and after ovulation between 97.2 and about 97.6 and i have wondered for a while if i had low progesterone as i have had two chemicals in the last year and an ectopic. My lp is 12 days ive never thought to get it investigated as my dr didnt seem concerned when i went last time after my chemical. I have decided to leave it until after christmas and if i have not got pregnant to ask for testing!

So sorry to hear about your losses fingers crossed you get your rainbow baby soon. Am sure they'd just do your CD21 bloods which is a really easy test to do xx

 

[Scarlett P]

If I had to take progesterone pills last time I was pregnant is it likely to mean I have low progesterone all the time? This is making me think, that link posted above shows I have basically all of those symptoms. Sigh

I don't know, can you get your bloods done? xx

 

[sdc010905]

If I had to take progesterone pills last time I was pregnant is it likely to mean I have low progesterone all the time? This is making me think, that link posted above shows I have basically all of those symptoms. Sigh

Im honestly not sure-i keep wondering the sane like could it just sort itself out on its own? At the end if the day its a hormone imbalance. I know i never had any problems having my other kids its new for me....ds1 is 8 and ds2 is 2.

 

[chelsealynnb]

[/QUOTE]

I have like no ewcm either-didnt know this was related to low progesterone-is it? Hmmm-wonder do i need preseed or is there still a good chance without?[/QUOTE]

I never ever have EWCM. I only have thin watery looking stuff, which is also very fertile. I have to take Progesterone during my pregnancies though. When I was tested, my levels were okay but my losses are unexplainable so my doctor put me on it as a precaution.

 

[bee0633]

Symptoms I have noticed - cold feet, I never go without socks ...ever, low temps, clotting during periods.

 

[sdc010905]

Symptoms I have noticed - cold feet, I never go without socks ...ever, low temps, clotting during periods.

Omg my feet are always like ice cubes!

 

[not_so_easy]

Thanks ladies for sharing your stories.I finally got my AF after almost 60 days. Happy to say I had a normal l.p. of 12 days and my temps are staying in the 97 range but my temps if still been going down. I am really hoping that my body can self regulate cuz my doc told me it isn't her philosphy to supplement so I would need to find a new doc if I really do if low progesterone!

 

[Scarlett P]

I have like no ewcm either-didnt know this was related to low progesterone-is it? Hmmm-wonder do i need preseed or is there still a good chance without?[/QUOTE]

I never ever have EWCM. I only have thin watery looking stuff, which is also very fertile. I have to take Progesterone during my pregnancies though. When I was tested, my levels were okay but my losses are unexplainable so my doctor put me on it as a precaution.[/QUOTE]


I think I've confused things saying about the EWCM, when I did a google search EWCM was linked to estrogen. BUT I had low progesterone and when I had accupuncture and finally properly ovulated I had tons of EWCM which I didn't have before which is why I mentioned it.

I don't think all women have it, or they can have it and not notice it as it's high up around the cervix and guess it stays there! I would say if you find you need to use lube then defo get some preseed, as I know normal lube can sometimes be harmful to the sperm. I'm so sorry to hear about your losses, and it must make it extra difficult that nobody can explain them xx

 

[Scarlett P]

Thanks ladies for sharing your stories.I finally got my AF after almost 60 days. Happy to say I had a normal l.p. of 12 days and my temps are staying in the 97 range but my temps if still been going down. I am really hoping that my body can self regulate cuz my doc told me it isn't her philosphy to supplement so I would need to find a new doc if I really do if low progesterone!

Pleased you finally got AF really hope that your body sorts itself out this cycle and you get your BFP xx