Spotting after stopping progesterone - Help!

[Tina_TTC2]

Hello ladies. I thought I'd post here, as many people don't stop progesterone until close to the end of first tri (which is where i am - at 11 weeks today)

I called my Dr about a week ago, as I was going on vacation, and my prescription was going to run out while I was gone (should have been done yesterday)

Anyhow - they told me no worries, to just let it run out and I wouldn't need to refill the bottle after this. I also did some research, and many people weaned themselves at 10 weeks, skipping a day or 2 to lower the dose over time.

That said, while I was on vacation, I missed one pill, then took 2, then missed 2. I think I have 2 or 3 left. Anyhow - I had planned on taking it yesterday, but after driving for 11 hours home, and being exhausted, and the pills packed in a bag, I was too tired to get them and figured i'd be ok since I was down to the last couple to skip one more.

This meant Friday and Saturday no suppository. just now, I went to the bathroom, and saw some pink/orange tinged CM. I'm a bit worried, of course, but trying to calm my nerves, as I have been researching the web, and it seems common to spot a bit. My appt is tomorrow with the Dr so I will talk to him then, and I'll take another one of the pills tonight, but can any of you put my mind at ease a bit more? It's scary after 2 losses. Trying to remain grounded, but can't help but be worried.

Thanks!

Tina

 

[Tina_TTC2]

Bump... no one?

 

[_jellybean_]

Sorry, I have no experience with progesterone. If you're really worried, why don't you give your doctor a call now--for peace of mind?

 

[BabyLuv88]

I'm taking them until 7 months...

 

[Niks]

I also took progesterone early in my pregnancy due to prior losses and stopped them at 11 weeks without any issues so I have no idea about spotting. Just give a call to your doctor.

 

[Perplexed]

Wish I had proper advice. I was on progesterone during the first tri but I still bled and spotted even while being on it, I kept taking it till maybe 14 or 15 weeks until my last one ran out. Best thing you could do is contact your doctor and maybe go for a check up. They should be able to tell you if you should keep going or stop or if maybe the spotting is not actually caused by taking less progesterone.

 

[August3]

I'm on progesterone and had two cases of spotting.Both times all was fine thankfully. Once was after sex and was a small pinkish bleed. Went to the Emergency room and was given a scan and an internal. the second time it was literally one spot. My doc performed internal, listened to heartbeat & sent me again for a scan.

I was glad i got it checked out and was told both times it was the right thing to do.

Best of luck
K