Cycle monitoring: Progesterone 5.7 nmol but follicle ruptured

[BeetleBear]

Hi all, I’ve just had cycle monitoring with my fertility clinic. Had 2 scans which showed a dominant follicle and its rupturing. But had my progesterone blood test 7 days later and it came back as 5.7. So very low (had a similar result in October which was dismissed as a sampling error). We are likely going to be applying for IVF funding very soon. But this confuses me as the scan showed I ovulated but the progesterone suggests I didnt? Just looking for anyone who has had a similar experience really!

Bump. Sorry realise this is rambly.

Could they tell how long ago it had ruptured? Sorry just checking as in the title it said ruptured but in the post it says rupturing - although I'm sure it's much of a muchness.

Firstly what did your clinic say about it, if anything?

It may be that you are advised to take progesterone supplements like pessaries and/or injections if they feel this is needed during IVF (it's usually needed for a fresh transfer but not always for frozen).

You may be able to have a look and see if there is a way to naturally increase your progesterone in the meantime. Certain vitamins/supplements and diet wise too may help (not sure how true it all is but I ate quite a lot of eggs and avocado on toast as well as oily fish and my progesterone seemed to increase when I did that compared to cycles with less of it).