I am 38 yrs old & have had 3 miscarriages over the past 5 years. In all 3 cases my progesterone levels were insufficient to sustain the pregnancies, & I miscarried usually in my 6th wk. Â Tests revealed a mildly low thyroid, and a fibroid (said to be located in an area which should not be a cause of miscarriage or infertility). These tests were done just over 2 yrs ago, and I am now in my 7th wk of pregnancy. My thyroid problem has been regulated with a low dose of synthroid for the past 2+ yrs. I am again testing low (was at 11 in wk 6, now at 13 in wk 7). My doc put me on Crinone 8% twice a day. Â The increase from 11 to 13 was over 4 days, all taking the Crinone. He is not optimistic but instructs me to continue. Do I have ANY chance of making it through and taking this to term??
Thyroid problem, insufficient progesterone
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Last Updated: July 3, 2013
Nicholas Jauregui MD
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Nicholas Jauregui MD
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