[missy123]

I always heard that you are more fertile after a miscarriage but never knew why. So I did some googling and found this really interesting article.

Does Fertility Increase After Miscarriage? An Analysis - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

"A woman is arguably more fertile in the months immediately following a miscarriage because of the elevated levels of progesterone in her system. Progesterone is a hormone that supports pregnancy and proper implantation of a fetus in a woman's uterus."


If this is true, then if I take progesterone after O it will help me get pregnant? I always took progesterone only if I got a BFP except after the IUI and last cycle.

[ohnicole]

I don't know for sure, Missy, but I think they usually give progesterone in the TWW of IVF cycles... it couldn't hurt, right? Is it expensive?

[missy123]

The prefilled vaginal inserts cost me $275 for 15 of them! OUCH. I switched to the pills and I think they were $60 for a bottle of 20 (200mg).

I am going to try the progesterone again this month!

[AZsnowflake]

Someone I know told me an article they read (but couldn't find it online she said she thought it was in Shape magazine..) said that more and more experts/evidence is supporting the fact that women who TTC SOONER rather then later after a miscarriage are more likely to carry the next one to term. This evidence was only for people who had 1-2 miscarriages (most likely to be "flukes") though and not recurring losses.

Maybe the reason they carry to term more is because of the progesterone then?

[ohnicole]

Wow, Missy, the suppositories are pricey!! I hope it works for you this cycle!

[mmllhh]

My RE has me take progesterone 3 days after I O. Just to forwarn, the progesterone totally makes you feel like you are pregnant. so try to no read to much into the symptoms.

[MeganMomof5]

I got pregnant right after my miscarriage in April (miscarriage April 6th and I got pregnant begining of June on my first cycle trying)...It annoys me that I was forced to wait....GL Missy!

[missy123]

Originally Posted by AZsnowflake

Maybe the reason they carry to term more is because of the progesterone then?

Maybe you are onto something?!! Hmm.....


Nicole - I think (and I could be wrong) that the suppositories may be different than what I have. I have single use prefilled applications. Each applicator contains 1.45 g of gel and delivers 1.125 g of gel containing 90mg progesterone. crinone gel 8% <--- I typed it from the wording on the box.

I still have 2 refills left but no way can afford it right now. I think the pills work the same!

[Celena]

Ya know I've read that as well Missy that's almost why I don't want to prevent or anything because I wouldn't want to miss the opportunity of conceiving... but I AM tempted to give myself the progesterone shot 7 days post-o shoot it just might be the golden ticket~!


Missy

(we're going to blow this popsicle stand together) lol

[missy123]

Originally Posted by mmllhh

My RE has me take progesterone 3 days after I O. Just to forwarn, the progesterone totally makes you feel like you are pregnant. so try to no read to much into the symptoms.

Oh I do remember that Michelle!! Thanks

[ohnicole]

Originally Posted by Celena

(we're going to blow this popsicle stand together) lol

Wait, there are popsicles here??????? I'll take one!

[missy123]

Originally Posted by Celena

Ya know I've read that as well Missy that's almost why I don't want to prevent or anything because I wouldn't want to miss the opportunity of conceiving... but I AM tempted to give myself the progesterone shot 7 days post-o shoot it just might be the golden ticket~!


(we're going to blow this popsicle stand together) lol

We be out of here together again someday Chica!! Are you sure you want to keep doing the shots and not ask for the pills? Man you are brave, I am so freakin scared of needles.

Originally Posted by ohnicole

Wait, there are popsicles here??????? I'll take one!

Red ones are my favorite! Which flavor do you like best?

[ohnicole]

Red is my favorite of everything We can share one of the double ones

[MeganMomof5]

I wonder why my doctor has me take my progesterone so early? Should I wait 3 DPO next cycle?

[missy123]

Originally Posted by ohnicole

Red is my favorite of everything We can share one of the double ones

Awwwwwww......... you gave me butterflies, thanks for sharing.

[Celena]

Awweeeee, LOL!!!

I love you girls!!!

The shots, I guess... so when I get to this new ob/gyn that I'm going to find I'll ask about the pills.

[missy123]

Originally Posted by MeganMomof5

I wonder why my doctor has me take my progesterone so early? Should I wait 3 DPO next cycle?

When do you take your progesterone?

[MeganMomof5]

they told me CD14. which is when I ovulated last cycle (well CD 13 or 14, i'm still not sure)

[missy123]

Originally Posted by Celena

The shots, I guess... so when I get to this new ob/gyn that I'm going to find I'll ask about the pills.

Did you find a new OB yet?

Originally Posted by MeganMomof5

they told me CD14. which is when I ovulated last cycle (well CD 13 or 14, i'm still not sure)

You have to take it AFTER you ovulate, otherwise it could make you not ovulate at all. Make sure you take it after sweetie. Like 1 dpo earliest


OMG... Where do these doctors get their license?

[Jessica121706]

That is very interesting i know also that right after having a baby even at term you are very fertile...i wonder how long it last though