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#1 Desiderata

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Posted 25 December 2014 - 04:11 AM

My progesterone level is at 71 when tested and even so, the Dr ordered 2 progesterone injections for me during my 1st IVF cycle (which failed), to bring it up.  For the upcoming 2nd cycle, I am mindful that there will not be any boost by injections, and it depends on the natural level of the body.  I have asked my Dr if there are any way to boost the levels and he said none.  I did an internet search and this was what was claimed to increase progesterone level naturally:

 

Food

Walnuts, Cherries, Chicken, Red Meat, Whole Grains, Chasteberry

 

Vitamins

Zinc, magnesium, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Vitamin E (only 150 IU, additional dose may decrease progesterone instead)

 

Wondering if anyone could share on suitable diet or supplements to enhance progesterone level.

 

Actually I was prescribed Utrogestan (progesterone) to be inserted through the vagina.  However, the soft capsule keeps popping out or dripping, even when I lay down on bed for an hour each time.  I told my Dr and he merely said that excess would be discharged by body.  I felt that too much came out and very little stayed in my body and thus my low progesterone level.  Thus, I am looking for any natural way, to up the chances, if any.

 

 

Thank you.



#2 Desiderata

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Posted 25 December 2014 - 04:16 AM

My progesterone level is at 71 when tested and even so, the Dr ordered 2 progesterone injections for me during my 1st IVF cycle (which failed), to bring it up.  For the upcoming 2nd cycle, I am mindful that there will not be any boost by injections, and it depends on the natural level of the body.  I have asked my Dr if there are any way to boost the levels and he said none.  I did an internet search and this was what was claimed to increase progesterone level naturally:

 

Food

Walnuts, Cherries, Chicken, Red Meat, Whole Grains, Chasteberry

 

Vitamins

Zinc, magnesium, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Vitamin E (only 150 IU, additional dose may decrease progesterone instead)

 

Wondering if anyone could share on suitable diet or supplements to enhance progesterone level.

 

Actually I was prescribed Utrogestan (progesterone) to be inserted through the vagina.  However, the soft capsule keeps popping out or dripping, even when I lay down on bed for an hour each time.  I told my Dr and he merely said that excess would be discharged by body.  I felt that too much came out and very little stayed in my body and thus my low progesterone level.  Thus, I am looking for any natural way, to up the chances, if any.

 

 

Thank you.



#3 2Brides

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Posted 25 December 2014 - 03:26 PM

We use Crinone, a vaginal suppository. But it is more like a cream that squirts up from the applicator. It boosts the progesterone easily and quickly, although I agree, it would be great if we could skip all the medications and hormones and just change our diet to adjust our levels. Good luck!
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#4 Desiderata

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Posted 25 December 2014 - 11:04 PM

Many thanks for sharing!



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Posted 26 December 2014 - 12:21 AM

I use the vaginal suppositories too. The medicine is absorbed by your body. What is coming out is the wax that they use to hold the medicine not the medicine itself. Apparently the vagina is very good at absorbing things and the medicine is then going straight to the areas where it's needed.
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#6 Desiderata

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Posted 27 December 2014 - 10:58 AM

I use the vaginal suppositories too. The medicine is absorbed by your body. What is coming out is the wax that they use to hold the medicine not the medicine itself. Apparently the vagina is very good at absorbing things and the medicine is then going straight to the areas where it's needed.

Thank you JacMac for sharing on this.