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What was your progesterone level on day 21/ 7dpo?

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pandaeyes · 11/09/2006 18:23

Just interested!!

I got my results back and my progestorone level is 60.1. I know that means I ovulated but would quite like to compare with others as I have PCOS too. Thanks

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anniemac · 13/11/2007 23:07

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Nancy66 · 14/11/2007 10:12

doctors seem to disagree on what is a good marker for progesterone levels.

My GP said over 30 was fine but another doctor (that I know personally and didn't see as a patient) told me that really it should be over 50.

Hootie - sorry, can't help you with the long cycles as mine are around 28 but if it turns out you aren't ovulating at least you may get to the root of the problem and be able to shorten your cycles.

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TattyCatty · 14/11/2007 10:41

My GP also says that they look for a level of 30 to indicate ovulation. My last test came back as 3, which confirms that I'm still anovulatory due to my PCOS.

Nancy66 · 14/11/2007 11:03

The guy that told me it should be over 50 is an obstetrician and a friend of the family.

I had my levels tested and they were around 70 - I was actually worried that they were too high as my GP had said anything over 30 was good.

But the obstetrician said that really they should go over 50 - over 30 might indicate ovulation but over 50 indicates and ability to sustain a pregnancy.

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simmo14 · 14/11/2007 19:57

I am going for a blood test on Friday for a dya 21 test. Been ttc no. 2 for 6 months and went to the doctor as my cycles are quite long (35-42 days) and after monitoring temps and using OPK have identified that my luteal phase is between 5 and 8 days long.
From reading thread is the doctor doing the blood test on the right day? On Friday I will be day 21 but I usually ovulate around day 28.
Should I expect my progesterone score to be low? Also have not had a day 3 test to compare it with. The Doctor was reluctatnt to do anything as I have ds.
Anyone any suggestions??

Nancy66 · 14/11/2007 23:23

Hi Simmo

My understanding was that the '21 day' test is for women that have a 28 day cycle or thereabouts - as it's meant to measure progesterone at its peak, which is usually about a week after ovulation.

If your cycles are anything up to 42 days then I'd have thought it was too early.

The day 3 tests are to measure FSH levels, oestrogen and LH.

six months isn't that look TTC and as you already have a daughter I guess I can understand your doctor's reluctance. But i also understand it must be frustrating for you.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 15/11/2007 07:31

Hi Simmo

Secondary subfertility isn't actually all that uncommon unfortunately. You should be referred to a specialist at a subfertility unit.

With a cycle length of between 35-42 days these cycles could well be anovulatory ones (i.e ones in which ovulation has not occured). A "normal" cycle length is between 21 and 35 days, cycles over 35 days can often be anovulatory. It is certainly not the case at all the ovulation occurs 2 weeks before the start of the next period.

Ovulation is not an exact science and can occur earlier, later or not at all in any given cycle.

A day 21 test measures progesterone; its a standard test. This will determine whether ovulation has occured or not. However this is only part of the story. You need a day 3 test done too to see what your LH and FSH levels are like. LH and FSH are vitally important as they kickstart the ovulation process; if the levels of these two hormones are out then progesterone will be awry as well. If you do have a day 3 done (and I suggest this is done) the GP MUST compare the level of LH against that of FSH. Ideally these two are the same; an imbalance warrants further investigation.

BTW did you get multiple OPK postive results? If so this is a clue. What these kits measure is LH on the misleading principles that a rise in LH is immediately followed by ovulation and that women only have one rise in LH every month. Both of these are not true. If you are one of many women who are producing higher than normal levels of LH (a common problem with polycystic ovaries for instance) the kit reads that. Thus OPK's are not of any benefit to women with PCO.

LPD is controversial; some do not think it exists. Many GPs aren't aware of it and many can be dismissive of such things.

You need a referral to a gynae; you need a diagnosis of the underlying problem. Regardless of the progesterone result I would insist on a referral.

Do not be fobbed off!!

HTH

Attila

Hootie · 17/11/2007 17:23

Hi Simmo

I questioned if a 21 day test was worth doing as if I am ovulating, then it'll be around day 28 aswell. My GP just said it was a good place to start and then do another test every week if neccesary.

dooz · 13/01/2009 17:02

just got results back from my day 21 progesterone and it was 56.9. this was my first month of clomid 100mg. Have been ttc for 1 year with one miscarraige last summer.
all tests come back good, cycles every 28 days but no pregnancy Could 56.9 mean I might be pregnant even though my .10ml very sensitive early pregnancy tests come back negative - should get period in 4 days.

monshallah · 20/03/2009 11:52

Hi,

I had my prog level to be less than 2 in oct and when i had the reading again in feb it only goes up to 9 which is still very low cos my doc said it has to be 30 before i can ovulate.

How helpful is the clomid to increase my prog level and can i take it without doctor's prescription?

nunnie · 20/03/2009 12:12

Mine was 59.5.

funtimewincies · 20/03/2009 19:44

Ideally over 34 according to my nurse. Having mine done this month. By the way (sorry to hijack) I'm having the blood done on day 22, but if I ovulate late (sometimes day 17 or 18) will this make a big difference?

TattyCatty · 20/03/2009 19:55

You should not take clomid without a doctor's supervision it for you as it can be a powerful drug that can lead to multiple pregnancy. Everybody reacts differently to it - I know people that have fallen pregnant with singletons and twins after just a couple of Clomid cycles. On the other hand, I was completely resistant to it over many cycles, even after having 2 lots of Ovarian Drilling (I have polycystic ovarian syndrome), and needed 2 rounds of IUI with ovulation induction using Menopur before I finally conceived.

I was also told that you need your levels to be at least 30 before you ovulate. My last day 21 test was just 3, which confirmed that I am anovulatory. With your levels, I would push for a referral to a Fertility specialist as soon as possible. Wishing you lots of luck!

TattyCatty · 20/03/2009 19:57

Funtimewincies - if you ovulate late, this will make a difference to when you should be tested. If you are sure of your cycle, you need to ask for the test to be done on the appropriate day if at all possible.

funtimewincies · 21/03/2009 18:12

Oops, will have to put the test on hold. Against all expectations I got a BFP this morning .

Please let this one stick!

Izeebe · 24/03/2009 23:26

My OB doc just did a progesterone test/blood draw on me yesterday, day 23 of my cycle and concluded that my levels are low and that I'm not ovulating; she wants to put me on. Clomid.

I'm trying to figure this out... So yesterday my temp drops indicating the end of my cycle and sure enough today I get my period, so would it not stand to reason that my progesterone levels would be low at the end of my cycle?

I saw in the thread that many of you spoke of the "day 21" test. Does this mean that it is best to measure progesterone on day 21 in your Luteal phase?

FlowerGirly · 09/04/2009 19:01

I've just come back from the GP who told me that 30 and above is high, below 10 is anovulatory and anything in between is normal.

Mine was 13.2 and I'm having another one done. My LSH and FSH levels were all ok.

Mickbell · 27/07/2009 11:00

Finding it really hard to conceive cycle 8! got blood results saying progesterone at 16.3 docs notes said 'everything fine no action.' am i normal, should i conceive?! DH going for tests also. help!

gempski · 07/10/2010 17:37

hi there to all :)

Im new to this site and i just didnt know who else to talk to about this kinda thing.

Ive had my 21 day test done twice now and both are down as negative due to low counts you know my 2nd test level was at 14 and tgoing off the normal levels im more than half off where i should be with my progesterone levels now me and my husband have been trying for a baby for 3 years now and its just not happened which petrifies me as all i want is a baby but now im beginning to think its not gonna happen for me :'(

ljg72 · 07/10/2010 17:55

Hi Girls just scanned through this thread! And will be reading with interest!

I'm due to go for lots of bloods post 2nd mc, on day 21 of my cycle, and progesterone is one of them...just a bit confused as I don't think I will ovulate this monnth as didn't after last mc...so surely my results will be wrong??Confused

ljg72 · 07/10/2010 17:57

Oh pants! this is a really old thread!!!!

babydust2010 · 15/11/2010 17:50

my progesterone level at day 22 of my cycle is 56 what do's that mean