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Low progesterone issues

Anyone test for low progesterone issues but still have a successful pregnancy story?

I have taken Clomid for three cycles now and my progesterone level has been 7-7.5 each month. My dr says my level needs to be at least at a 10 to confirm ovulation and says I have slim to none chance of getting pregnant with that low of progesterone. But I have read many conflicting stories online that women can conceive and have had successful, healthy babies with low progesterone, they just have to take a progesterone supplement to hold the pregnancy.

My dr really isnt offering any solutions to the low progesterone each other either, he keeps upping clomid by 50 mg in hopes it will also increase my progesterone levels but nothing has happened yet.

I'm just looking for others with this issue to advise and give me hope!

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babyforbrother

I had low progesterone levels and had to take supplements after taking clomid. You may need to find another doctor, maybe one that specializes in hi risk or fertility issues. I wish you luck and hope you find a doc that can give you more hope!! :) **Baby dust**

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With medicated cycles my dr likes to see a progesterone level of 15 or higher one week after ovulation. Higher levels are more promising and show that a good strong ovulation took place. According to my dr, adding progesterone scientifically does not improve the chances for conception. However, if progesterone is low after a positive pregnancy test he will prescribe supplements. My experience with progesterone levels one week after ovulation is such: my numbers are between 23 and 56, nevertheless my luteal phase is relatively short, between 10-12 days, and despite those great numbers no pregnancy so far....we have been TTC for 16 months now. So even with good numbers there is no guarantee for success. Hope this helps somehow. Best wishes and the Lord's blessings

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DanaB1019

I had low Progesterone, but never went to a doctor for it. After much researching after losing many pregnancies I suspect due to short LP (mine was 8-10 days on average), I found Natural Progesterone cream. I started using it to regulate my cycles, and then when I ovulated, used it afterward to lengthen my LP. I didn't have to try again after that, because our first cycle using Progesterone to lengthen LP, we got our BFP. After 5 years TTC, it's what finally made the difference. I am still on it as I am still having to supplement to keep the pregnancy, however.