Low progesterone/irregular ovulation

[dperkins64013]

Had my results from the gynaecologist on Thursday, I have low progesterone and I don't ovulate regularly. Has/is anyone in the same situation or something similar? I know I haven't been told I can't have children but I've not taken the news very well. Would love to hear from others! X

Been there. I'm sorry this has hit you hard as well.

Do you have an actual diagnosis like PCOS; I ask as this is a common cause of low levels of progesterone and irregular ovulation. What treatment options have been proposed?. Has your man been tested in tandem with your own investigative tests?.

Hi. I has borderline progesterone and I have polycystic ovaries, I wasn't ovulating every month either.
Usually their first stop is Clomid which tricks our brains into over ovulating so to speak. I had a few months of tjis but it didn't work for me though it does have a high success rate. It was IVF in the end for me. How long have you been trying?

Hi ladies - I am brand new to this site. My husband and I are desperate for a baby but haven't been trying for too long as I had a wedding dress to fit into. I last had contraception in jan 2015 where I had depo injection, which I only had once, nothing since - just used the good old pull out method as condoms are horrible. I have been to doctors a few times over last few months as my periods since December have been VERY irregular (previously they were fine) and after numerous blood tests she has discovered my progesterone levels are alarmingly low I also have fibroids on my uterus (on outside not inside). So here I am being referred to a fertility clinic (im 38 years old hence why she has pushed it forward) I understand that Clomid you guys are talking about is for ovulation - but apparently I am ovulating so don't think that would do anything for me. has any one has low progesterone levels? My husband has to go for sperm analysis on Monday and then we both have an appointment the following Monday for results and then to do whatever they will do for me........any help/advise welcome xx

I came off the depo injection in December 2015 and have been trying since. But my periods were really irregular for at least 10 months, sometimes bleeding for 2 months +. They haven't given me an actual diagnosis, I've had an internal and external ultrasound and they were both fine. And my partner has given a semen sample and that is fine, he already has a little girl from a previous relationship.

I know they haven't told me that I can't have children full stop but all I can do is think the worst! X

I just had my day 21 test back and my GP said my progesterone levels were too low to be ovulating regularly. I had a miscarriage a year ago, it took 3 months for my periods to restart and when they came back they've been all over the place. I've been having 21 day cycles to 32 day cycles and everything in between. I thought the miscarriage was hard to deal with but this is worse, I haven't been offered any treatment just told she'd 'look into' whether or not I was eligible to be referred to the fertility clinic. I have to say I feel devastated and like there isn't much help being given. I'm also wondering if low P was what caused my miscarriage to start with. So, you're definitely not alone and it's a difficult thing to be told, even if it's not ruling out conception it's another barrier and another knock back. X

From what I'm aware, having low progesterone can greatly increased the risk of not carrying to full term so it's a possibility that was the reason, very sorry for your loss! I just feel like I'm getting nowhere, appointments are three monthly and that's such a long time for me to have still gotten nowhere. I just want answers! X

dperkins64013 I really feel your frustration and pain. Ever since the MC I have felt a total lack of information and support - staff individually are nice enough but I don't have any clear answers. No-one seems rushed either; I guess you have to pay if you want faster treatment/answers and we all know the NHS is stretched.

I am still trying to get my head around it all but within a year I've gone from the excitement of deciding to start a family, to the joy of falling pregnant, the horror and devastation of the miscarriage and since then....limbo.

Waiting. Waiting for scans, operations, appointments, the return of normality....waiting to fall pregnant again. Waiting for blood tests, more scans and more blood tests as they're never on the right day. Waiting for the only GP at my surgery who has taken me seriously to have appointment space come up. Being told by several doctors I just need to wait for my body to readjust...

It's been over a year now, I can't believe 7 weeks of pregnancy has resulted in all this!

So if you feel frustrated, angry, upset and alone - know that you're not.

Also...does anyone know what they actually DO for low progesterone. Surely, (maybe I am being naive here) they can just give you more progesterone?!

Hi OP. I've been where you are after the birth of my first dd. I had persistent low prog and wasnt ovulating every period. Because I already had a dd the doctor wouldn't put me on colmid. I did some research and started taking a natural suppliement called Angus Castus. There is a lot of info about it on the internet. It is very safe to use and is a natural product which helps to naturally increase progesterone and regulate periods. It's also knows as chasteberry. I got mine on amazon but you can get it in holland and Barrett. I took 3 1000mg daily and after 4 months fell pregnant with twin ds's. Obviously I can't say 100% that it was the Angus castus that did it, but before that we had been trying unsuccessfully for almost 2 years to conceive. I definitely noticed that my periods regulated after I started taking it. There is conflicting advice on if you can take it while you are pregnant to help maintain progesterone and decrease the risk of miscarriage. Some people say it is safe to take up until the 2nd trimester. I stopped taking it as soon as I got my bfp. I would defo look into it as it doesn't interfere with any medicines as far as I know and can be used alongside clomid

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That's exactly how I feel. The doctor I saw last made me feel like I shouldn't have been there. Her comments and facial expressions said it all. I went away not really asking any questions because I felt like I couldn't. It's the not knowing that hurts the most. At least if I had a straight answer I could come to terms with it, but at the minute all I've got is 'what ifs'. As far as I know the only thing they can do is put you on medication. That's another thing, they won't put me on medication until I've had an x-ray on my fallopian tubes. So my next apt is in three months time, so again it's a waiting game. What will my results be? Will they/won't they put me on medication? I don't know how much more waiting and vague answers I can put up with! X

Everyone I've spoken to has told me to be pushy with the GP and make demands, so I think I'm going to start to do that! I don't know about you, but I do feel all of this has negatively affected my mental health and there are days when it is very hard to cope. The not knowing/waiting is definitely the hardest part - the lack of control is very difficult to know how to deal with.

Perhaps call up the X Ray department at your local hosp and see if they have your referral yet, then ask about waiting times and the possibility of cancellations.

I'm starting to think I need to realise there may not be answers even at the end of all the tests.

Since the doc told me I may not be ovulating I have sort of resolved to just try and be healthy, indulge in activities that I like, and try to rebuild a life that isn't solely reliant on creating a family while I await further tests and treatments. In this whole process I have definitely started to lose myself (and my mind!) and so I think part of recovery is focusing on making myself happier. I need to stop letting pregnancy be the be all and end all. Easier said than done but something has to give. I'm tired of feeling sad.

I also read that stress can reduce progesterone (GREAT!) so will take steps to try and rationalise some of this anger/frustration/sadness into something more productive...though I'll try to resist just banging my head against the wall daily!