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Progesterone levels vary day to day. I had a progesterone level of 11 my first draw with my son and the next draw it was 18 and that is without using suppositories. As long as it is above 10, then you are fine.

As long as you have started the progesterone suppositories, I wouldn't worry. They work amazing. My P was at 11 a week after my IUI - I started them immediately - the following week (technically then "4 weeks" pregnant) I had a BFP and the P level was 22. The fertility dr wanted me to stay on them through first 10 weeks. 3 a day, 200mg dose pills. It seemed like so much to me but better safe than sorry. My OBGYN told me to stop at 12 weeks, but I am now at 11 and going to stop them because I'm splitting the difference.

Ideally you would like progesterone to be between 15 and 20 or higher. I had three losses before my successful pregnancy and had to use both progesterone suppositories and injections in order to maintain that pregnancy ( among other things). I had to do suppositories morning and night and intramuscular injections every morning until I was 14 weeks along. Make sure your doctor keeps testing you because sometimes just suppositories are not enough. There's no such thing as having too much progesterone so it'll always be better to have a little bit extra than not enough.

Thank you. That actually makes me feel a lot better. And congratulations to you!

Progesterone suppositories make a big difference :). I used them during my first trimester with this baby (currently in my third). I know it's so hard to not feel scared and insecure. I've had many losses, myself, and am carrying a rainbow baby currently. My first trimester was a struggle of trying to enjoy the time and not let fear strip away the joy. It was overwhelming at many times. Nothing comes with a guarantee, of course, but I do feel as though the supplement got us over the hump and stepped up where my body was slacking off. I'll be 30 weeks tomorrow :). Congrats!