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Hello, I finished taking utrogestan at just over 8 wks. I am now 9+1, baby scanned at 8+6 and all well šŸ™šŸ¼ I am just wondering how long those taking utrogestan took it for ?! My clinic havenā€™t tested my levels and when I asked why it was finishing at 8 wks they said because my body no longer needs itā€¦

I have a midwife app on the 9th and will mention this to them then but just curious šŸ«¶šŸ¼

To note I had a fresh transfer and was taking 200mg 3x a day

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Leii9 profile image
Leii9

Hi, I'm 19 weeks, i was on Utrogestan 400mg 2x a day up to 17 weeks, i am now on 200mg 2x a day.

My gynecologist hasn't tested my levels.

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Kate-92ā€¢ in reply toLeii9

Do you have a history as to why your clinic have kept you on it for longer ? From what I have read it seems to be within 8-12 wks itā€™s being taken for unless need for more x

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Leii9ā€¢ in reply toKate-92

I've also read that most stay on it until 12 weeks. No, no history, i think it's just a personal preference by my gynecologist really.

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Kate-92ā€¢ in reply toLeii9

Thank you for replying x

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Whatever098

during my first pregnancy I was meant to take it til 12 weeks but was getting a rash from the progesterone injections so my fertility specialist and obstetrician were happy for me to stop all progesterone at 8 or 9 weeks. Obstetrician said the placenta is producing prog at that point so supplementation isnā€™t generally needed

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Kate-92ā€¢ in reply toWhatever098

thatā€™s what I have read too, but still always a worry isnā€™t it x will speak to the midwife on tues & see what they say - thank you x

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Whatever098ā€¢ in reply toKate-92

Of course! It does feel very strange to stop something that was so important only a few weeks ago šŸ˜…

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Fruitandflowers

I believe most clinics say you can come off it some time 8-12 weeks as the placenta should be producing enough. With my first transfer I got bleeding/spotting when I tapered off it which stopped when I went back on the utrogestan (plus suspected low progesterone had been an issue for me in the past) and after a lot of tests and investigations my consultant said it was fine to stay on it for the whole pregnancy as it wouldn't do any harm and it stopped the bleeding. I think nearly all women taper off and are fine. You could get your levels checked if you're nervous or have a history, or if you get any symptoms like spotting, and then speak to your doctors about continuing it (midwives didn't seem to be able to help in my experience) but hopefully not needed.

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Kate-92ā€¢ in reply toFruitandflowers

Thank you for your advice, when I first started the initial IVF testing low progesterone was an issue which was why I was put on the Letrozole for 6 months as despite various hormones raising they didnā€™t think I was actually ovulating - thatā€™s why i have concerns. I havenā€™t had any symptoms šŸ¤žšŸ¼šŸ™šŸ¼ but will still raise x

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Skittles11

Hi Could I point you out to the following forum which is where to post from 6 weeks onwards please? Not sure why more people don't know about this... xx

healthunlocked.com/fertilit...

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Kate-92ā€¢ in reply toSkittles11

Apologies - I didnā€™t mean to cause any offence. I had seen people posting similar queries under the fertility network and didnā€™t realise there was another that I should be posting too. I havenā€™t been on here long, so forgive me if I have posted something that has come across as insensitive - sorry x

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Skittles11ā€¢ in reply toKate-92

No it's absolutely fine, I don't think it's ever so clear to people that there is a second forum once pregnant. No offence caused x x

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Kate-92ā€¢ in reply toSkittles11

I just checked the forum link you sent & there are barely any members which suggests people arenā€™t as aware of that one, as they are of this one. Are you unable to post in this forum after a certain GA ? As I feel that the knowledge & support from those in similar experiences currently or past would be more so within this forum & appreciated by a lot of people x

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Skittles11ā€¢ in reply toKate-92

I can tag DianeArnold for clarification and feedback but my understanding is it is indeed 6 weeks and then to move over to the new forum or the NCT one. As most people here are waiting for their pregnancies and babies and it can be hard to see posts later in to pregnancy. Here is a previous post from Diane to clarify this-

healthunlocked.com/fertilit...

DianeArnold there doesn't appear to be too many members in the Pregnancy support group, can this be promoted on this forum a bit more by redirecting people and also maybe "bumping" your previous posts so that more people know?

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Kate-92ā€¢ in reply toSkittles11

Thank you x I appreciate you sharing šŸ¤ I think there needs to be more awareness of the 6 wk + group, as you say I understand and know myself how hard it is to read other peoples success stories & despite being happy for them itā€™s an unexplainable feeling.

The guideline post was 2 yrs agoā€¦ which is a real shame as the forum is almost non existent & all of the valued knowledge is in here. I would hate for people to feel that they canā€™t ask questions, when I myself although new to forums full stop (I avoided previously due to the anxiety they can create) have taken a lot away from it x

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Skittles11ā€¢ in reply toKate-92

I think there have been other posts more recently from Diane of the same nature, but I agree that more could be done to inform people of this second group. The more people that know, the more the group will grow and therefore become a place of increased knowledge etc

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UKā€¢ in reply toSkittles11

Hi Skittles. Iā€™ll speak to my colleague and see what we can come up with. Thanks for noticing. Diane

Saskia9 profile image
Saskia9

My doctor said at the confirmation ultrasound at 7w4d that I can slowly stop using it At first only 2x a day and then 1x a day.

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Kate-92ā€¢ in reply toSaskia9

Thank you x thatā€™s really helpful - how long will you continue 1x a day ?

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Saskia9ā€¢ in reply toKate-92

She said to use 1 more box, but I had 2 left so I used the first box for 2x day and the rest for 1x a day. I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant.

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