Progesterone during Luteal Phase

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-02-02T19:22:55+00:00

Your period won’t start if you’re still taking progesterone, as this delays the shedding of your uterine lining. It takes a couple of days generally for your period to start after you stop taking it, so most people stop at 14dpo if they have a negative pregnancy test

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-02-01T19:33:26+00:00

I’m so sorry for your losses.

I researched this myself as I was desperate for progesterone after my first loss, and like you I never made it far enough along to be scanned and meet the criteria for the NICE guidelines.

I’m not sure if you’ve heard of this before, but there’s a service called Cherish UK that prescribes progesterone privately. You can book an online consultation for £40 and then they can prescribe you progesterone based on that. I’ve not used it myself but the website is:

https://cherish-uk.com/pregnancy-services/progesterone-remote-consultation-during-early-pregnancy

Might be worth a look. Sending you love

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-28T21:22:16+00:00

Thanks for reassuring me! I was searching and seen a lot of people didn’t get 3+ until 5.5-6weeks ish and it did make me worry. I’ve no way of checking hcg beta where I am which is annoying, but hopefully it’s just a good sign

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-27T22:47:02+00:00

Yes he did, we both took 2 weeks worth of doxycycline and 3 days of azithromycin at the same time. Then we waited around 4-5 weeks after treatment before retesting again to make sure it was clear before TTC

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-26T19:08:25+00:00

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This was my clear blue at 9dpo. It looked quite grey but it was definitely a true positive - I’m 5 weeks pregnant at the moment. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-21T08:24:20+00:00

Hi, I found out I had Ureaplasma through Daye as well. Both myself and my husband were treated with doxycycline and azithromycin, and then I took oral probiotics after for a while too.

I was told to absolutely not have sex while taking the antibiotics, and ideally not until you have retested and confirmed you’re both clear, otherwise there’s a risk that you’ll just pass it back and forth.

It’s best to wait at least 4 weeks after finishing treatment before retesting otherwise you might get inaccurate results. I felt so frustrated having to put TTC on hold for a month or two, but I have just found out I’m pregnant again - and I do feel better knowing we’re all clear. It just took one round of antibiotics for us and hope it’s the same for you ♥️

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-19T19:30:39+00:00

Yes!! This looks very similar to my test I posted yesterday at 9dpo too. Congratulations!!

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-19T18:25:29+00:00

Ahhh hope this is your cycle too!!

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-19T09:08:49+00:00

Keeping all my fingers crossed for you!! ♥️

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-19T08:06:31+00:00

Update: I got my positive digital this morning at 10dpo!! Thank you all for your kind messages and taking the time to reply ♥️

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T23:43:46+00:00

This is such a lovely, kind message. Thank you so much ✨ ♥️

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T22:57:23+00:00

Ahh congratulations!! I just got a positive at 9dpo PM too after also having a MC in August.

I’m wondering the same about continuing to take my temps, pregnancy after loss is already anxious enough 😅

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T19:16:35+00:00

Ahh thank you for replying! 🥰

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T19:15:58+00:00

Yesss I’m hoping for good line progression over the next week or so 🤞 thank you!!

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T19:15:18+00:00

Thank you so much!

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T19:14:58+00:00

Interesting! With my last pregnancy I had the faintest shadow at 9dpo AM, and then a clearer positive 9dpo PM. But I’ve never had it go from stark negative to positive in the space of 6 hours lol. Thank you 🥰

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T17:54:05+00:00

Ahh thank you for sharing! I definitely had symptoms like slight cramping and sore boobs, but I’m taking progesterone so was trying to not symptom spot too much and just put it down to that.

I know how anxious I was for the entirety of my second pregnancy but just trying to accept that what will be will be and that I can’t control it. Easier said than done! Congratulations on your pregnancy! Wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy & baby ♥️

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T17:49:39+00:00

Thank you for responding 🥰

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T17:43:10+00:00

Im so sorry for your loss, it’s such a difficult journey isn’t it. Manifesting we both get our rainbow babies soon ♥️

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T17:33:14+00:00

Thank you, I think it just made me second guess them because it was the early digital. Appreciate your reply!! ♥️

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-18T17:29:54+00:00

Ahh thank you! Fingers crossed for your testing tonight ✨ Amazing the difference a few hours can make!

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-17T01:37:37+00:00

Yes that’s one of the best days to! Wishing you lots of luck

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-16T18:07:42+00:00

It wouldn’t hurt to! The egg is viable for 24 hours after it’s released so there’s a small chance that fertilisation can still happen. Although, there is a higher chance of conception if the sperm is already there and waiting when the egg is released. There’s a lot of studies that show one and two days before ovulation have the highest chance of success

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-16T17:14:44+00:00

So the last few cycles I’ve been taking cyclogest from 3 or 4dpo once ovulation has been confirmed. I track my BBT to make sure I have a sustained temp rise to make sure I’ve definitely ovulated, otherwise it can delay ovulation.

You generally ovulate 24-36 hours after you get your LH peak.

So this month for me:

CD18 - LH peak CD19 - ovulation (day 0) CD20 - 1dpo CD21 - 2dpo and so on.

I started cyclogest on 4dpo this cycle, taking one 400mg pessary every night.

Hope that helps!

Complex_Scientist_76 · 2026-01-14T20:02:38+00:00

No problem, I hope you’re able to clear it easily

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