Low progesterone in early pregnancy?

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Hi all. I'm 4w1d with baby #1. I had some super faint positive HPTs and went to the dr to confirm with blood tests. I had a very little bit of spotting on Wednesday (12/10), the same day I took my initial blood test. They re-tested me Friday (12/12) and my HCG levels looked good but my progesterone was low. They said they want it to be around 20, and mine was at 14.something. She prescription me a progesterone supplement, which I started today. But I made the mistake of googling "low progesterone in early pregnancy" and now I'm terrified of miscarriage. I've had no cramping or spotting since Wednesday, and no other real symptoms either (except maybe for fatigue). Has anyone else had an experience like this? I really just want to be told it'll be okay. The Google rabbit hole is scary. :(

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I'm in the same boat and so far, I'm ok (8W3D). The Google results on the topic are scary, but if you search these and other boards, it seems like progesterone supplementation is pretty common.

I also struggled with how to feel. (Am I defective? Will I lose this pregnancy?) Ultimately I chose to be grateful my doctor saw me so early and caught it; and looked at it like taking any other supplement to help my body (e.g., prenatal, iron).

A million things could go wrong on a number of fronts during my pregnancy. Today I'm chosing to be hopeful and happy. I hope you do too, and I hope this virtual hug helps. ❤❤

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I had it in my first pregnancy, they said it was so low i would miscarry.  I was on pregestrone suppositories until week 12 and .........it worked! My son is now 2 years old! Just take you meds and it will be just fine, and try not to stress too much ?

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Everything will work out.  Just do what the docs say and wait for week 12! ??

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Im not sure, i was never given an option

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Mine was at 9. I never got the progesterone RX and I'm almost 20 weeks now.