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What Are The Chances Of Conceiving When Progesterone Levels Is Less Than 1?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015
Question: Day 21 progesterone is less than 1 but cycles vary between 28 and 35 days. Last month was 40 days though the rest are usually regular. Does it mean I don't ovulate and I will never conceive naturally?



Please help I am worried to death. Not go no children and really want a baby
Asked by Me , 14 hours ago
Please can you help me. I am worried sick. I am trying to conceive I have always had regular cycles varying from 27-31 day cycles. In January I had a 30 day cycle which I am fine about but in February I completely missed a period (negative pregnancy test) Doctor did a Day 21 Progesterone and it came back as not ovulated as was at less than 1. I finally came on at the beginning of March which then gave me a 41 day cycle. I have had another Day 21 this month and it has come back the same as less than 1. I am currently on day 27 of my cycle? Should I worry that I am not ovulating or is it because I have had the late period? I am worried it might be the menopause and I really want a baby. I am trying so hard. I have got an appointment with Fertility Specialist next week but I wonder if you can help me before then please. What if I don't ovulate? What if I have low progesterone I want to conceive naturally. I have had Day 21 in the past and everything has been good and Day 3 FSH was 4.2 which I believe is good.

Do you really see I need to panic? Please help asap. Please help I am crying that I will never be a MUM

Many thanks

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I really hope you can help me. Let me start from the beginning I am 39 years of age, never used any kind of contraception and have never been pregnant. I was never sexually active until I was 26 years of age and then it would only be maybe 3 times a year. We have been more sexually active the past 6 months about twice a week. I have only ever had one partner and that is my current husband.



I got married in July 2012 and we decided we wanted to try for a baby. We have never been consistent with intercourse.



I really want to conceive naturally, do you really see this can happen for us? I am overweight. My husband has 20 cigarettes a day and drinks within the alcoholic guidelines (lager or bitter).



I have seen a Gynaecologist who sees no problems in me conceiving and says I have a good egg reserve for my age. My Day 3 FSH was 4.2. I am going to bed every night crying thinking I will never conceive naturally.



I usually have a regular bleeding pattern 24-28 day cycles. Never have pain or any kind of problem

I can’t afford anything privately it will have to be on NHS my own GP won’t refer me as he thinks I am panicking over nothing.

I have a Clearblue Fertility Monitor, do you see this will help?



1. Is my FSH on day 3 of 4.2 normal?

2. Do you agree the fertility monitor is a good diagnosis for ovulating?

3. Do you see I can conceive naturally?

4. Can I have an infertility check for myself and if so how do I go about this?

5. Any suggestions please to help me achieve what I really want.

6. Am I stressing out too much?



If Clearblue fertility monitor shows 3 bars do I:



1. Ovulate

2. Release an egg

3. Should I conceive naturally

Another thing that confuses me is Fertility Monitor shows Ovulation, but Ovulation strips do not. I think I am getting myself into a Frenzy and should just use the Fertility Monitor and forget ovulation test strips. What are your thoughts please?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can conceive naturally

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns about infertility.

Following is my reply

1. Your FSH report is normal.

2. Fertility monitor is good but ultrasound follicular monitoring is best for ovulation monitoring.

3. You do have chances of getting pregnant but IVF is advisable as your age is running out .

4. You cannot do infertility check up yourself. It has to be done in hospitals.

5. If clear blue monitors is positive it means you do ovulate and release an egg. Clear blue fertility monitor and also ovulation strips are better used in combination.

I hope your doubts are clarified.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol.
IVF and Infertility Specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (18 minutes later)
How do I sort this day 21 progesterone out and my periods last month was 40 days and this month currently day 29 and still no signs I am never late other than last month and this aaggghhh I ripping my hair out here
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
progesterone supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Your periods are late ptobably due to stress. There is nothing to worry about anything else.

Just take progesterone tablets during second half of periods after ovulation to correct low progesterone
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (17 minutes later)
So even low progesterone I can conceive naturally?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You can conceive naturally with low progesterone. All you have to do is take progesterone supplements.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (14 hours later)
My husband won't have semen test will they still investigate me so I know if I have a problem or not
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

In that case they can investigate you alone.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Are The Chances Of Conceiving When Progesterone Levels Is Less Than 1?

Brief Answer: You can conceive naturally Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns about infertility. Following is my reply 1. Your FSH report is normal. 2. Fertility monitor is good but ultrasound follicular monitoring is best for ovulation monitoring. 3. You do have chances of getting pregnant but IVF is advisable as your age is running out . 4. You cannot do infertility check up yourself. It has to be done in hospitals. 5. If clear blue monitors is positive it means you do ovulate and release an egg. Clear blue fertility monitor and also ovulation strips are better used in combination. I hope your doubts are clarified. Regards Dr. Mahesh Koregol. IVF and Infertility Specialist