Progesterone Level Question

[bernina]

Hi everyone!

I just got the results of my progesterone test (normally called day 21 test but for me was day 23 as I ovulated on cd 16).

The result came back as 12. I am currently on 50mg of Clomid on cd 5-9 (third month of that).

Nurse said they like to see the number at 15 but that 12 wasn't too bad.

Can anyone help me to better understand the test results? I asked the nurse about progesterone supplements but she said we'll wait until I get a BFP and then do a blood test to see if needed. I replied that I had heard it's too late for supplements by the time you get a BFP but she said that is not the case.

I don't know what to believe anymore and really trust you gals more than the Dr's and nurses.

Any help our similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your time!!

 

[looknomore]

Hi Bernina- 12 is okay but a bit on the lower side. Anything bet 16-20 is good. I was on progesterone supplements in my IUIs which didnt work and my day 21 progesterone was 50. This cycle without any stimulation and supplements since it is my break cycle my day 21 level is 17.83 which is also very good but my doc is going to still put me on supplements in the next IUI. You r right, supplements have to be started early as even by day 21 it gets too late to supplement progesterone if the level is low.

 

[bernina]

Thank you so much for your reply. I'm going to meet with our fertility specialist next week and really push him on this. And if I don't feel like I'm getting the information and support I need, I'm off to find a dr who will listen to my concerns. I've been at this for far too long to waste even one more month if there are options that *could* help.