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Pcos, ovulation, progesterone level
Hello! I'm on my first round of clomid and went in on day 21 for bloodwork to check my progesterone level. I got 2 positive ovulation tests CD 18 and my bloodwork on CD 21 showed my level at 6.7. My doctor said her typical "cut off" number to determine ovulation is >7, but based on my positive tests I probably did actually ovulate. Wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and got pregnant. Also nervous about being at an increased risk for miscarriage based on my low progesterone level. Would love to hear any input!!
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If you got positive ovulation tests on CD 18, then you probably ovulated on CD 19, meaning you were only 2 DPO on CD 21. Normally they want to test your progesterone on 7DPO. For people that ovulate on the stereotypical CD 14, CD 21 would be 7 DPO. I also ovulate later, so when I go to have my progesterone tested, I wait until I ovulate to schedule the blood work, and I schedule it 7 days later. If you got a 6.7 at 2 DPO, then I would say that you probably ovulated, but of course I'm not a doctor.
I have never been pregnant, but that's for other reasons. I wouldn't worry too much about having low progesterone until you have it tested again on 7 DPO. I've heard that doctors like to see it >10 on an unmedicated cycle, and >15 on a medicated cycle. Again, this is just from my personal experience and research. I've been doing this for 30 cycles now. Good luck to you!!
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