Is 11.5 progesterone ok?

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I have some light spotting today at 6 weeks 4 days, mostly brown. My progesterone level is 11.5 (normal is 9-29, so on the low side) and the HCG was over 10,000 (normal 1060? to 39,000), so that was pretty good. I'm worried about the progesterone since it is on the bottom side of normal. Does anyone know if 11.5 for progesterone at 6 weeks 4 days is anything to worry about? I am waiting on a call back from the doctor. They did an ultrasound today and the heartbeat was 121 and the baby was measuring to the day the right size. Thoughts?

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When I was 6 w1d, my progesterone was 14, and I had spotting. So my doctor gave me progesterone supplement. I think you can ask for it. Although your level is within the range, since you experience spotting, I think taking some supplement is a safer option.

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A progesterone supplement won't hurt anything, I would push for it with numbers that low.

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One more thing- the blood got red and the cramps much worse one night and I thought it was likely over, just waiting for the bleeding to pick up. The blood went back to brown though and has now stopped. We were all worried and praying hard. I'm posting all this for the worried spotting moms out there. It's not over till it's over. :-) There is hope. :-)

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Just wanted to update this post. The bleeding has stopped after 5 days of light spotting. My HCG is rising but not as fast as I would like. In 4 days it went from 10000 to 15966. My progesterone retest isn't back yet. I'm hoping everything is ok because from what I've read it's more normal for the HCG to rise more slowly after 6000, and I'm well past that. With the bleeding gone and only occasional cramps, I'm hoping God has answered my prayers. :-)

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Are you on a progesterone supplement? Mine is on the low side as well but I'm on something to support it (Crinone). Maybe you can ask to be put on a supplement

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I would ask for a supplement. You really want it to be above 15, in my opinion. Some doctors only want it above 10, but I've never had a successful pregnancy when mine was low.

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At 5 weeks my HCG was over 12,800 and my progesterone was 16.6. My OB said she thinks it looks good, but I asked for the progesterone supplement for peace of mind. If it doesn't hurt anything why not take it if it helps you relax? I've been on it a week and everything is going well so far.

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My hcg was 8986 and the progesterone 20.5 I didn't make ultrasound yet but those levels was a weeks ago. I am now 6 weeks and 4 day.

Is 11.5 progesterone ok?

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