Progesterone success stories??

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Hi Ladies,  
So I'm currently going through what seems to be my third misscarriage.  I had a blighted ovum in 2011, a healthy daughter in 2012, and an early miscarriage this past April. I found out I was pregnant again this past June and promptly asked my OB for a test to check my hormone levels because I thought maybe progesterone was the culprit to my losses.  He refused to test me and said only after 3 losses do they check for that. Well, I've been bleeding, cramping, and clotting for the past couple days now. Our US showed a sac and fetal pole measuring at 6 weeks (I'm 10weeks) but no heartbeat. The only way the dates would work is if I got a bfp right when we ovulated/conceived.  I'm getting another scan next week to double check everything, but I know in my heart of hearts what's happening. 
My question is this... have any of you gone through similar situation where progesterone supplements allowed you to have a healthy pregnancy. I'm just looking for hope that maybe next time I'll have a happy outcome. 
Am I wrong to be livid at my OB for denying the blood test? What if, ya know??? 
Thinking of switching OBs next time...
Any progesterone success stories?

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I was spotting and having cramps at 6 weeks (my first and only pregnancy). My ob did an ultrasound and we saw a sac but no heartbeat either.  At that appointment she tested my progesterone levels...they came back just a little low so she put me on progesterone pills until I hit 12 weeks.  I believe this had a lot to do with me now being healthy at 36 weeks. I think your ob should test you if that's what you want.

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Yes! The checked my progesterone level after my first miscarriage!  I had another miscarriage in Nov of 2013

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I have never miscarried, but at 6w I had a threatened miscarriage- low progesterone was the culprit. My ob put me on supplements through my first tri and now I'm 15 weeks and my baby girl is healthy and I haven't had any further issues. I would seek a second opinion and use a new doctor for your next pregnancy.

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Thanks ladies! I feel totally validated in how I'm feeling.  I'm thinking it might be time for a new OB.

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I had a similar situation. 3 early losses and my ob wouldn't test me. I found a new doc and they have checked EVERYTHING! I'm 8 weeks now and on progesterone supplements since 3 dpo. I get my hormone levels checked weekly until 10'weeks. Good luck and maybe find a doctor who is more willing to listen to you. We do know best, it's our bodies after all.

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I had a mc last November, and have s new doctor for this pregnancy.  She tested my hcg and progesterone at 4 weeks and then again at 6 weeks.  My progesterone was not as high as she wanted it to be so she put me on the hormone.  She wants me to stay on it until 12 weeks.
I'm so sorry that your doctor did not allow you to test your levels.  That seems wrong to me, especially with having previous miscarriages. 
I'm really sorry...😢

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I think a doctor should do everything in his/her power to alleviate a patient's concern. I know doctors like that and I avoid them. 
Testing you won't cost him a dime because he will just charge you anyway. 
As long as it's not harmful to you; he shouldn't object.

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