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Feel like giving up. Day 21 progesterone

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Elishattc · 11/10/2023 18:52

Hi, I’m new here and I have never felt so low and helpless. Ever since I started my ttc journey it’s been constant unanswered questions. I had my day 21 progesterone levels checked last month, was 28.4nmol, I did this on day 23 and this was 4 days before t period was due. Did my levels again today for this month, day 20 this time, and it’s 29. Am I ovulating? What is going on. They say it needs to be 30 but I’m just under. Has anyone else had a borderline test? Also I’ve had an internal scan both times too, the radiologist said they could see I had ovulated, they saw a cyst so I just don’t understand what’s going on. Any help is so helpful as im spiralling :(

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Elishattc · 13/10/2023 18:42

Sorry to hear that, have they put you on anything ? I’m glad it’s such a treatable condition !

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Elishattc · 13/10/2023 18:40

I had a scan both times which confirmed it which was so confusing. I decided to get another blood test today and it’s 41!! I’m shocked

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moosey89 · 13/10/2023 12:42

Anything from 13-29.9 is considered "maybe" territory - as hormones vary so much from person to person it's a giant range! Above 30 is "definitely ovulated" territory. I have low progresterone (was 14.5 on my last day 21 test). I've got another day 21 test booked this month. The only way to 100% confirm ovulation is with a scan unfortunately. My opks always show a strong positive but it's looking unlikely I've been ovulating which is frustrating.

Longtobe2023 · 12/10/2023 14:42

@Elishattc are they doing your tests on the correct day? Hopefully they might be able to prescribe you with something that will help? I’ve noticed that unless you keep on at them they’re never in a real rush to help when it’s fertility related.

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Elishattc · 12/10/2023 12:04

yes, I confirm ovulation by bbt, strips, and CM, I’m very knowledgeable on my timings i just don’t understand why my blood test won’t confirm it

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Longtobe2023 · 12/10/2023 11:52

@Elishattc have you tried the LH strips? I couldn’t detect ovulation for years and now 7 days after my period I start testing, I do this 3 times per day and managed to find my peak. Mine rises rapid so it’s easily missed if not testing at 10am, 4pm, 9pm.

Longtobe2023 · 12/10/2023 11:50

ive got mine coming up this month and it was very strict on the day I was having it. They said it must be 7 days before your period? If it’s more or less then it can show lower levels, I’m not sure how correct this is though (someone might have more knowledge on this thread)

I hope you get your answers soon! There’s nothing more frustrating than waiting and not having any answers.

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Elishattc · 11/10/2023 21:35

That was positive. We can go private but we’re waiting on my boyfriends SA, doctor did say she’d put me on clomid but I have a feeling that’ll be a while away. How long was you ttc before they put you on clomid? Did they say 20-28 was confirming you didn’t ovulate? I’ve seen people say their doctors need 20-25 to confirm x

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ThreeLeggedKitten · 11/10/2023 20:56

Mine was between 20 and 28. Regular periods. I was given clomid tablets for immature eggs. I now have three teens all from clomid. Low progesterone is one of the simplest fertility issues to resolve. If the NHS is slow to give you medication, seek it privately. Shouldn’t be too expensive for one appoinmrnt with a private prescription.

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Elishattc · 11/10/2023 20:41

But I don’t even know if I’m ovulating or not, just my luck for it to be 29 just one under, I don’t know if I’m ovulating I don’t know anything, I’m only 29, this is my third month ttc, I’m on a waiting list to see a specialist, I feel
so depressed and deflated :( x

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40andtrying1 · 11/10/2023 20:11

Hi there! My progesterone was 26 on day 21 bloods and I am 40. I have been TTC for approx 9 month (I think, last two months I haven’t been writing anything down as I’m feeling very deflated.
They have referred me to the hospital fir further tests.
I believe over 30 is a clear indication of ovulation but anything Under is not. I think people do get pregnant with low progesterone, It does happen. X