Progesterone Levels Going Wrong Direction
Question
HI—I was searching the web for sites regarding low progesterone levels. I came across your site and thought I would ask a question.
I have been taking Clomid and Prometrium for a couple of years now and nothing seems to be changing. My progesterone levels are lower now than before.
We are obviously trying to conceive and I see this as a huge problem.
My question is – what could cause my levels to be so low even when I am taking Clomid and Prometrium?
Thank You!
Answer
Last Updated: December 13, 2014
Bridget,
You do not provide much information, but if you have looked very closely at our site, you will see the importance of charting your cycles and taking the prometrium at the correct time in the cycle. This is not a certain day of the cycle (such as cycle day 16), but will vary in each cycle, depending on when ovulation occurs. Prescription levels of progesterone can also be given in different forms (vaginally, IM, or orally) and dosages. It must be tailored to you, specifically. You can learn to chart your cycles, which can provide you with vital information to assist you, and your physician, in individualizing your treatment. I encourage you to seek an NFP Professional to assist you.
Sheila St. John
You do not provide much information, but if you have looked very closely at our site, you will see the importance of charting your cycles and taking the prometrium at the correct time in the cycle. This is not a certain day of the cycle (such as cycle day 16), but will vary in each cycle, depending on when ovulation occurs. Prescription levels of progesterone can also be given in different forms (vaginally, IM, or orally) and dosages. It must be tailored to you, specifically. You can learn to chart your cycles, which can provide you with vital information to assist you, and your physician, in individualizing your treatment. I encourage you to seek an NFP Professional to assist you.
Sheila St. John
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Sheila St. John
Sheila St. John is the Executive Director of the California Association of Natural Family Planning, coordinating the non-profit’s education and advocacy efforts throughout the state. Initially attracted to NFP as a healthy, effective method for planning families, drug, device and surgery free, her passion for NFP has grown over the last 42 years as she has journeyed with the over 900 couples she has personally instructed in its use, and been privileged to witness its role in overcoming infertility, women’s health, and the transformation that occurs in lives of men, women, and families, when we embrace God’s design for love and life.
