Low progesterone?

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So I had a miscarriage about two weeks ago. My OB did some blood work and said that my progesterone was really low 1.6. That’s it that’s all they said. After doing some research I found ghat low progesterone May cause miscarriage because the body needs it along with HCG to sustain a pregnancy. I called my doctor and asked if that was something I should follow up with and get fixed so I don’t continue having miscarriages and they don’t seem like they are concerned whatsoever. Did anyone else have low progesterone and having trouble conceiving and or maintaining a pregnancy? Or is it not something I should worry about?

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Thanks to everyone who replied I’m gonna try to get get an appointment just in case

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There are two reasons you had low progesterone. 
1) it was a failed miscarriage from the beginning. Meaning. Something was wrong with either the egg or sperm and how it met and it didn’t let your body produce enough progesterone. (My last pregnancy was this way; miscarriage in October). 
2) you naturally don’t produce enough progesterone to sustain a pregnancy and would need supplement to support a pregnancy. 
If option one then there is and was nothing anyone could have done to fix or to have corrected the miscarriage. 
If option two then they won’t know this answer until you get pregnant again. A very early blood draw of HCG and progesterone would need to be done to check. If it is determined that you again have low progesterone then they would start you on supplements. But again... it could be low progesterone bc of a failed pregnancy and not viable baby or your body just not producing. 
Unfortunately there isn’t a set way to know for sure. They can do a day 21 blood draw (meaning check your progesterone after ovulation). This would see if you ovulated and are naturally producing progesterone but it won’t ensure your progesterone rises high enough to sustain a pregnancy. You kind of have to go through the repeat process of multiple pregnancies that are low progesterone to get diagnosed as low progesterone.

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I am so sorry for your loss... Was this your first MC? Your progesterone levels could’ve been low this time around but may not the next time. It is also possible you may need to supplement progesterone with medication. My doctor has me on progesterone starting at 3dpo, if I get pregnant then I continue till the second trimester starts. If I get my period then I have to stop and repeat the cycle all over again. Unfortunately there is no solid evidence that progesterone supplementation help prevent miscarriages but I know many successful stories so I’d have a conversation with you doctor about your options. I hope this helps ☺️

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I have very low level I’m a .1 so I’m in medication. Idk if this help. But maybe ask them taking medication???

Low progesterone?

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