Really cruddy test results - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

megss · 11-03-2006, 02:13 PM

So, I finally got my progesterone results back...my level is 6.5.
What does this mean!? The nurse only left a message on my voicemail so I couldn't ask any questions. Am I not ovulating?
Somebody please help me!!!

Zuzu's Petals · 11-03-2006, 04:08 PM

Hi Megs ~ I looked this bit of info up for you when I saw your post. It's not much, but I'm assuming you took the test around the time you would have ovulated???? Here's what I found:

*****A progesterone test is done to confirm ovulation. When a follicle releases its egg, it becomes what is called a corpus luteum and produces progesterone. A level over 5 probably indicates some form of ovulation, but most doctors want to see a level over 10 on a natural cycle, and a level over 15 on a medicated cycle.*****

So, although 6.5 is showing you may have O'd it doesn't look like it's high enough.... My friend's numbers are low, and she has to take medication to keep hers up. I'm not sure what she's taking though.

I hope this helps a bit.

Zuzu

megss · 11-03-2006, 04:37 PM

Thanks Zuzu- I did some research myself and the nurse finally called me back. They did the test on cd21. It seems as though I ovulate, but my progesterone is not high enough to sustain a pregnancy. That explains a few things I guess. Last January I had two BFP's when I was a week late (we weren't trying yet so didn't test until I realized I was very late) and then started bleeding the very next day. Then even last month I had one BFP but all the others I took were BFN. A blood test several days later was BFN and I got my AF 5 days late. I am guessing I have become pregnant on several different occassions, my body just can't sustain it. I am so miserable about it, but I guess its good to know

What makes me mad is that the nurse wont prescribe me anything until I have completed the ENTIRE infertility work up. It will take awhile too because there are many tests to be done. I want something now so I at least have a chance next month!!!

megss · 11-03-2006, 04:39 PM

I should also mention that charting my CP and CM indicate that I O. Plus I feel pinching O pains each month and count 14 days to determine when AF is due. It always works!

GoldenMom · 11-03-2006, 04:58 PM

Megss -- I would guess that your body prepares to ovulate but does not release the egg. That would explain the fertile CM and the high CP around O, but the low progesterone numbers.