Progesterone went from 4 to 191 on clomid in one month!

[missc372]

Hi i have been on clomid 100md day 2-6 and went for my day 21 progesterone and last time i had it , it was at four the result came in at 191 this time. Im worries and not sure what this means is it good or bad???? what could it mean, Im confused!

[Lizwishes]

Hi Missc372

Good news about going back on clomid.  I'd continue with the opk's i test twice a day about 11am and 6pm (dont want to miss it lol) and i normally start testing cd 10...i buy the cassette style ones off ebay there about £3 for 10.  Maybe you could monitor your bbt and cm too, although if your anything like me the last thing on my mind when i wake up is taking my temp and always forget lol, also i never seem to get this EWCM so that doesnt work for me either.  If you just BD every other day you wont miss it and then you'll have your 21 day bloods to confirm you have ovulated.  I always ovulate on cd 16/17, perhaps if you monitor your bbt, youll have an idea of your ov day for your next cycle (assuming it will be round about the same day every cycle...give or take a day either side) that way you can BD every day for those few days......you'll start to figure out your cycles.  I went from having them 2-3 a year, but when i started the clomid (and since finishing it) my body seemed to do everything at round about the same time every cycle, and now i know it inside out....hope this helps 8 )

[missc372]

Yeah thats right Liz ours is different to the US. Ovulation is anything over 30 they were concerned with mine due to it meaning i multiple eggs ovulating. But been told today doc said i can go back on clomid just a lower dose of 50mg and see how i do for 2-3 months. But he was no help to aid me in knowing when im ovulating so going to try do research find out how i can tell when im about to ovulate because my opk kits dont show up anything :S any ideas??? I feel i need as much help as i can get right now but it is good i can go back on the clomid. Just keep fingers crossed.Have got another progestrone to go for when i start my next batch of clomid just hope this month isnt as harsh to me as last month. My body just having a rest this month. As soon as my next period comes along i can start it again. Im also trying to be alot healthy hoping that aids me too. Sorry if sound abit all over but just trying to work things out lol and looking or abit of moral support i think . Thank you both :)

[Lizwishes]

are you in the US?  i think they measure differently so dont be alarmed if your measurements arent as high as missc372.  I think in UK measurements it has to be 30 or over to indicate ov...is that right missc372?  I think it also depends on ov day, ive heard you need to be 7dpo for an accurate measurement obviously the day 21 test wont be accurate for everyone as we all ov on different cd's.  I think the 21 day test is based on a text book 28 day cycle with ovulation at cd 14.  If you ov'd on cd 19 you would only be 2 dpo on 21 day test....and therefore your measuements would'nt be as high at 7dpo.

I'm no expert its just what ive picked up of various sites....but this would mean you results may have been higher if taken at 7dpo, hope this helps to make you feel better 8 )

[CantWait2BAMommy]

Thanks for the reply!  I really hope your appointment goes well tomorrow! What about your progesterone levels alarmed your doctor??

It kinda makes me nervous I havnt had any monitoring or any additional testing done besides an ultrasound for cysts and bloodwork before starting clomid.  My periods are so irregular coming only 2-3 times a year I don't know if its the cysts, my tubes, my hormones or what is truly the cause of the problem!  My doc said I don't ovulate either.  Guess that's obevious with my lack of cycles!

I think my doctor mentioned having my tubes checked at my appointment to start clomid, that we hadn't done it yet. But  I didn't really know what I needed/should do that's what she's for lol.  But advise from friends on here I must take charge of my fertility.  And thanks to all of the women on here I am learning more than I think I ever would with my doctor.

I'm seeing an OB/GYN. I've only taken 1 round of clomid 50mg cd 5-9.  I guess it went well some mood swings and hot flashes and I think I may have had ovulation pain I felt in my left ovary...not sure though. My progesterone level was 7.2 and they said I ovulated.  I'm on cd 28 now and I know I tested too early but I've had 2 BFN so far...

It is very helpful to talk to other women who are going through the same thing.  We learn off eachother and it is nice to have someone to talk to. I appreciate your help Thankyou!

**SSBD** : )

[missc372]

I had the lap and dye first before they put me onto the clomid because my specialist said there would be no point in starting clomid until they knew my tubes where ok. One was damaged but other clear so i am abit confused as to why either of you havent had this done yet. But different people work differently and it could be even down to why you cant concieve. I only know i dont ovulate and and thats why im on it. As for the level in your progestrone i was also very confused over this because i was told it was good and then my specialist came back with concerns of it and requested i stopped clomid until i had a scan which was done last thursday and tomorrow i discuss with him if im going back on clomid or if any damage has been done so it does get you all over the place. So dont always rely on what you read it does mess with your head. I found i didnt get much advice from anyone other then on here. If you can i would try asking for the lap and dye now so you are aware if there is any blockages. I found that i had a high risk of etoptic because one side is damaged so im aware of that. Try speaking to somebody about this all they can say is no but at least you tried. Then they might be able to explain exactly why you havent had it yet. What dosage of clomid was on? if you dont mind me asking  and did it go ok for you??I stuggled abit on it but it hasnt put me off! The end reward is so much better  and worth it. I am going through a specialist at the womens clinic for fertility who are you seeing?? Hope ive helped even if its just a little any other questions shot and ill try to answer if i can. I have found this was the only way i got answers on here... speaking to people like us. Good luck ssbd :)

[CantWait2BAMommy]

Hey!  I just had some questions for you ladies if you dont mind.  I just went through my first cycle clomid and had my progesterone level checked and it came back 7.2  My nurse said that means that I ovulated.  I was very excited because it was my first cycle and I know sometimes it can take time for that to happen and just knowing clomid worked for me was a big step.  

Now a few days later my mind is going crazy.  Just reading all the different progesterone levels women have I feel like mine isn't high enough.  I mean does that matter if they said I ovulated?  Just from some things Ive read (because my doctors office has yet to call me back)  you need a high progesterone level to support a pregnancy.  7.2 humm I dont know...

Lizwishes-  I know how you feel.  I have said the same thing to fiance how I sooo hope that I can provide a child for him.  I will be soo heartbroken if it doesn't happen.  I mean we are built for this (or supposed to be) to make babies.  When will it happen!!!  My parents cant wait to be grandparents.  My sister has autism and my brother doesn't really want kids so its pretty much all on me : (

Since they said I ovulated I guess its a good thing but should I request a lap and dye? With me too they said because of my irregular cycles (only coming 2-3 times a year) and finding a cyst on my right ovary pretty much confirmed PCOS.  But I don't want to go through all these months of trying to find out my tubes were blocked the whole time.  You would think that would just always be what they do first to rule that out as a potential problem.  What happens if they are blocked??

I really need some advise.  My doctors office doesn't really seem like they are there for me.  I also wonder if I should just quit messing around with them and find and RE.  

Thanks for taking the time to read this and sorry if its all over the place! Im just kinda lost...

I WISH YOU BOTH the best of luck!!! *SSBD* : )