In my connections with other women on HRT, it seems bleeding is more apt to happen when they take micronized progesterone (e.g. Prometrium) versus one of the progestins. In this case, it may be better to "cycle" HRT versus taking it continuously. That would entail stopping the progesterone or progestin every so often (monthly , quarterly) which would force a bleed and keep your lining thinned out.
Estrogen should not be taken without a progestogen or you're at risk for proliferation of the uterine lining which can cause hyperplasia or cancer.
Have you tried various formulations of progestins? Have you tried micronized progesterone (brand name Prometrium)? There's also a vaginal progestogen called Crinone that is mainly used to maintain pregnancy. It may be an option to cycle less frequently than monthly. You could discuss it with your doctor.
Maybe I will ask him to add prometrium in addition to crinone. Originally he had prescribed only prometrium but it was a vaginal suppository. I did not know you can get those in pills, maybe I should ask for that
ita17 - Thank you for sharing, I am glad it is working. As I had a failed IVF, I am trying to analyze every aspect so that I have a success next time.
I start using dhea micronized 25 mg twice a day for egg health issue but I am feeling pain in my left breast . Is it side effect ?
My beloved doctor left her practice about a year ago. Her replacement is unsatisfactory to me. In Oct. of this year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism & anemia. I have been taking levothyroxine for well over two months and am still having hypo symptoms, such as hair loss, brain fog, slight weight gain, reduced energy levels, heavy & prolonged periods, despite now normal TSH levels & improved iron levels. My Free T3 level remains low - those numbers haven't even budged!
Hello everyone.. What is the difference between progesterone and micronized progesterone. Doctor has asked for Progestron tablets but someone boigjt amocrinized progesterone. Can we still ear it.
Hey ladies. I am almost 6 weeks. We've been on prometrium since the IUI, was once a day. My first progesterone at 12 DPO was 20. It dropped to 19 at 14 DPO and then at 19 DPO it was 11. (I forgot to take my pill the night before) They put me on 2 a day since then. I went to get it checked today and it was only 15. Is this low or normal? When will the dizziness stop?? Am I usually on them until 12 weeks?
I've been doing some research on prometrium . I was prescribed prometrium since the month of Feb. In Feb.,I ovulated with the help of clomid and prometrium. My progesterone levels were 34. In March my cycle never came and I contacted my Dr on Apr. 9 letting her know I never had my cycle. She schedule me to take some test to take . On 14 my cycle visited and was very weird . her instructions for the prometrium is to take on cycle day 16 and continue to take until a cycle comes.
Thanks, guys. I took micronized DHEA and human growth hormone shots, which the dr said may have contributed to the better embryo quality.
I hope it works because this time I had a really bad reaction to the medication (prob the lupron)--and I don't want to go through that again!
My wife has PCOS and a very short luteal phase (~5 days). They prescribed her micronized progesterone suppositories (200mg, bd) during the first trimester.
But we found a few articles indicating prenatal exposure to progesterone may have a significant effect in the baby's long term sexual behavior/development.
Here are the ones we found:
In Humans:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28374065/
In Animals:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-78976-x
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.
I was in prometrium 200mg once a day with my 3rd pregnancy..and still i m/c at 17&1/2 weeks.. and i stopped taking the prometrium at my 15&1/2weeks( i should only take them for 12 weeks, but my dr told me to continued the left pills..) still don't know the reason why,, if it's bec. i stopped taking the progesterone supplement or there is some thing else..
I am supposed to stop my prometrium when I'm 10w which is this thursday, but I have read that some people have miscarried because ur body is not making enough progesterone of its own. I been trying to get preggo for almost 4 yrs and to miscarried now would be devestating. I have also heard that if ur preggo with twins which I am its good to keep taking the prometrium to minimize the chances of premature labor.
I got mine the next day, as soon as I stopped prometrium I started spotting and the next day I got my AF.
I have had 3 past m/c, but 3 healthy children since the last one. I found out Thurs. I was pregnant. I called my ob. He started me on Prometrium 200 mg vaginally per day. I started that Friday night. Sat. afternoon I had some brown spotting. Was checked at ER and everything ok. hcg was 17-they said was very early.They also checked my progesterone level. Sat. night late had heavier red bleeding like period. Went back to ER they said was m/c most likely.
The doctor prescribed prometrium for her. She is scared to death to take the medication because it has a strong warning on the label "DO NOT TAKE IF PREGNANT OR ANTICIPATE GETTING PREGNANT. Why would the doctor prescribe prometrium if the twin is OK at this time?
I am on 200 mg prometrium /5 mg estradiol, and metformin as well as tirosint. The prometrium and estradiol is for hot flashes. The metformin for prediabetes, couldn't get my a1c down, and tirosint for thyroid disease. My question is this...the prometrium and estradiol are causing my blood sugars to stay high, as well as make me very tired, as well as making me gain weight. I walk briskly at least 1 hour to 1 1/2 hour daily. I watch what I eat, low sugars, etc.
I've been taking prometrium vaginally twice daily for 13 days now (started the day after my IUI) and on day 10, I started noticing a headache, a dull gnawing sensation on both sides of my head. It is day 14 of prometrium now (CD32) and I am still feeling this. If I bend over to pick up something it hurts even more.
Also, is anyone taking Prometrium orally? What dose are you taking and what time of day do you take it? Are you worried about any side effects it may have on the baby?
Ladies were any of you were/are on Prometrium. I was on it since week 6 till week 15. I am so concerned about it leaving any effects on fetus. Does anyone know anything about it?
My ob/gyn has put me on Prometrium to help regulate my menstrual cycle. My husband and I are trying to concieve our second child. With my first child I was put on prometrium for the first trimester due to low progesterone levels. This month I thought there was a chance I was pregnant and he told me instead of taking it days 16-25 I should remain on it until I know for sure if I am pregnant. I still have not gotten my period, and I am 3 days late.
My dr. just put me on Prometrium 200mg at bedtime with hope to get my period. Has anyone taken this for similar reason and what was your outcome? We are trying to get pregnant.
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