Ask Our Doctors – Archive
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Hi Doctor, I am currently 8+3 wks pregnant. I got pregnant during our break from IVF so naturally. I have had 2 m/c in the past so they are doing weekly ultrasounds and are treating me with vaginal progesterone 2x daily. My ultrasounds have been right on target and we have had a steady strong heartbeat weeks6-8. However, my progesterone seems to decrease steadily with each draw, it started at 26, than 19, 18.6 now 16. They have decided to increase to progesterone 3x daily and prednisone . I have hashimotos. I’m just wondering if I need to be concerned about the pregnancy with these levels?
Frankly, I would not be overly concerned about the progesterone levels.
Geoff Sher
Hi Sr Sher,
Had positive beta hcg42 9dp5dt
11dp5dt hcg was 94 but progesterone only 9.
What do you think? Is the progesterone concerning?
We will have to wait and see. But I think it is OK!
Geoff Sher
Hi Again Doctor Sher!
So, i wrote a bit back but anyway- my baby ended up having Triploidy and passed at 8w2d.
So, this time I’m writing you for a new issue. For the last year- i wasnt getting positive OPKs, no cervical mucus and no pain around my ovulation time one month but would get all of that the next month. So, i suspected i was inly ovulating every other month. Both of my pregnancies came from my right side bec i felt a pain that side during ovulation time. But, i have periods every month. So, i dont understand how I can have a period every month but not ovulate but every other month.
My doctor keeps saying i am ovulating if im having a period but I feel strongly that Im not.
How do i move forward with checking this out? Is there anything to help this issue?
Im 35 and i dont have a lot of time.
Thanks a lot and be very well.
You probably are ovulating regularly. Symptoms are erratic! However, I would get checked out to make sure that you are indeed ovulating , at the right time and with adequate hormone support.
Good luck!
Geoff Sher
Hey dr
I had 5 day transfer… my beta hcg are 112 308 a week later 3520 another week later 3552 next day it was 3473… saw empty sac in 6 weeks scan do you think would this workout
I would repeat the US in 1 week for clarity.
Geoff Sher
Hi Dr.Sher,
I am planning to do IUI this month, and immediately next day we are planning to go on vacation, is it fine to walk for long distances to discover tge new places after IUI?
When are the days that I should rest , are these days after five days of IUI( implantation days)?
Thank you very much
In my opinion, leisurely walking (even distances), should not compromise your chance of success!
Geoff Sher