Low Progesterone? - Plainfield,IL

I'm so sorry about your loss! There's a lot more than progesterone that can cause miscarriages and even more causes that are unknown. Why don't you call your doctor for a blood test; they should be able to check your HcG levels and see if you truly were pregnant this time.

I often feel pregnancy symptoms as my cycle approaches. The symptoms seem to change once in a while too, completely throwing me off and making me wonder. The bleeding itself varies sometimes (I'm only a year older than you). I've also had quite a few miscarriages and none of them started bleeding that close to my expected period.

Hugs to you! It can't hurt to talk with a nurse at your doctor's office, might make you feel better.

I'm very sorry for your loss, I understand first hand how devastating that is.

I don't understand why you and your husband, after going through with the vasectomy, are trying to conceive again?! I understand why, but I don't understand why you both think you'll get pregnant after going through with the procedure. Even with a reversal, which I understand you don't want to do, the chances of getting pregnant are still slim.

I agree, talking to your OB/GYN is probably your best bet. Before you talk to them write down all of the questions you would like to have answered, that way you don't forget any. They are there to answer any questions you have regardless of how stupid you might think they are.

Miscarriages to this day are still a mystery. Nobody knows exactly why they happen and they are more common than most woman believe. When I had mine, I was told that their theory is that it has to do with the lining up of the chromosomes. If they don't line up correctly, the baby will not be able to survive on its own, so naturally your body rejects it. It's heartbreaking I know, but remember you have a beautiful family who needs their mommy/wife.

Much Love and Hugs!

Hi Robin,
We lost our first baby at 10 weeks. I was 35, an older mom. It was guessed that my progesterone was low when no genetic problem was spotted. Next pregnancy, I asked them to check the HCG levels and the progesterone at 5 weeks along. The hormone level was low. I was given vaginal suppositories. Very comfortable and effective. I took them for the first trimester and then the levels stayed where they should. You store the suppositories in the fridge and your body sloughs off what is not needed by the baby. For me, it was an easy fix that insurance covered just fine.

Good luck,

L. L.

I'm not sure its progesterone. I think it's more your lining. I went through years of infertility treatment and my major problem was a thin lining. I started getting really light period around 28/29...it turns out my body was not responding to estrogen and making a good thick lining..enough for an embryo to implant successfully. I had 3 miscarriages. By some miracle we still got pregnant with a 4.7mm lining (they say it has to be 8-10mm). If you want to get pregnant, ask the md to check your lining mid cycle right before ovulation. Estogen supplements usually take care of the problem!

Hello Robin,

If you do suspect a progesterone deficiency, then you should ask your doctor to help you determine if that is the cause. If so, you should be on progesterone supplements before you even begin trying to conceive. (This is what my doctor told me.)

I guess I'm not understanding your question/situation. Did your husband have the vasectomy? If so, you are still trying to conceive?

p.s. If you go right away, your OB/GYN should be able to determine if you were, indeed, pregnant.