Low progesterone?

Question

Hey ladies. Just found out on Monday that I'm gonna be a momma for the first time! My hubby and I have been trying for over a year now and I struggle with PCOS. I had my labs done twice since Monday and my hCG is doubling like it should but my progesterone is no where near the normal range for pregnancy. It was 3.8.. My hCG level is only 47 now, so I'm assuming I've found out extremely early, but I am worried about my progesterone level. I go back tomorrow to recheck it and my family doctor told me she'd put me on a progesterone pill if it wasn't any higher. She told me not to worry but I can't help it knowing how big a part and how important it is when it comes to the uterus and carrying the baby. Has anyone else had this issue or have any advice?

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I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks so this pregnancy I was put on progesterone the day I found out I was pregnant. My levels still weren't going up very quickly, in fact tools decline at week 8, so doubled up on progesterone through week 13. No shots since then and am at 18 weeks 5 days today. So far so good, but still worried far more than I probably need to be.

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So I shouldn't be worried? I looked it up and it said that low progesterone is a leading cause in miscarriages. I'm just worried about starting the progesterone too late or something. I'm a first time mom and of course I'm anxious and my doctor keeps telling me not to worry, but you girls with PCOS know how hard it is to get pregnant and how terrifying it can be being told you may not be able to carry a baby to term! Thank you all for your input! It's great having a support system of people who are where you are! :)

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I have pcos too & im currently pregnant after trying for 6 years, 21w5d. I really wouldn't worry because if it is low more than likely your doctor will put either put you on shots or the capsules your insert vaginally. When I was 5 weeks my doctor put me on the vaginal capsules because mine was low and took me off at 13 weeks because my then the placenta takes over and produces so much progesterone.

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I have PCOS and I had to use IVF TTC. I have to take progesterone vaginally suppositories twice daily and progesterone injections also twice daily because I have low progesterone as well. If you can get away with oral supplements consider yourself lucky! :)

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Im on shots as well as suppositories

Low progesterone?

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