Question 1

what are normal estradiol and progesterone levels after embryo transfer?

Accepted Answer

Questionable: Most don't assess these values following an embryo transfer

the type of Progesterone may also affect these levels

in general...For those taking im progesterone...Levels are greater than 30-50 (but this measures all types of progesterones that are not important

vaginal forms give levels that are &gt;15 and are the pure and the most important ones.

Question 2

what causes progesterone to drop few days after embryo transfer?

Accepted Answer

No cause: There's no reason for Progesterone to drop following et, but levels definitely will fluctuate. As long as they are within a (pretty wide) range, they are okay. In most et cycles, supplemental Progesterone is given - you don't say in yours. The dosing is adjusted to keep the levels in range.

Question 3

why do i need progesterone gel after embryo transfer? i am doing ivf with my own eggs.

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy rates: Women who use Progesterone (vaginal or injections) are more likely to have a live birth from an ivf cycle that those who do not. The medications and the egg retrieval can reduce the ovaries ability to produce enough Progesterone to support a pregnancy.

Question 4

i started to have itchy skin (at night)  on day 6 after embryo transfer (with no rashes). does it a progesterone side effect?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it: but you should contact your IVF doctor immediately: do not change anything until you've talked with him/ her. Good wishes.

Question 5

i've developed a headache on day six after embryo transfer and very tender boobs, could this just be the side effects of progesterone or pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

BOTH/EITHER: Good luck, HOPE (with you) that it is the latter!!)

Dr Z

Question 6

are white (small pieces) discharge after embryo transfer day 12 in ivf treatment normal? 
i'm using crinone (progesterone gel) 8% everyday after eggs collected.

Accepted Answer

Crinone (progesterone gel): this is very common, the white stuff is almost certainly the Crinone (progesterone gel) gel, which clumps up. Good wishes.

Question 7

are efficiency of cyclogest (progesterone) suppositories 400mg  similar to crinone vaginal gel 8% efficiency in supporting luteal phase in ivf after embryo transfer?

Accepted Answer

Ask your IVF doctor: both are progesterone but the doses are different.  One applicatorful of crinone (progesterone gel) 8% is 90 mg of progesterone, and the cyclogest is 400mg.

Question 8

what is the ideal progesterone and estrogen level post embryo transfer in ivf?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: You should ask the doctor who is treating you.  That is if your doctor is obtaining these hormone levels post et in ivf cycle.

Question 9

just had an embryo transfer yesterday and although my progesterone level is normal my estrogen level dropped to 54. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

IVF: Hard-to-impossible to say without knowing more about the protocol you are on. You'd likely get the best answer from your actual IVF doctor who knows the details of your stimulation and cycle. Best of luck.

Question 10

i am on my 14th day post embryo transfer. my hcg is 35 and my progesterone is 13. and i am bleeding a lil bit today. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations: Don't know if a day 3 or day 5 transfer was made but a single bHCG is not predictive, so you need a second to see the direction of the change. 35 says you are pregnant! Your progesterone should be higher though. I would recommend you call your doctor immediately to report the bleeding and get a status report. Good luck.

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What are normal estradiol and progesterone levels after embryo transfer?

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What causes progesterone to drop few days after embryo transfer?

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Why do i need progesterone gel after embryo transfer? i am doing ivf with my own eggs.

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I started to have itchy skin (at night) on day 6 after embryo transfer (with no rashes). does it a progesterone side effect?

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I've developed a headache on day six after embryo transfer and very tender boobs, could this just be the side effects of progesterone or pregnancy?

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Are white (small pieces) discharge after embryo transfer day 12 in ivf treatment normal? i'm using crinone (progesterone gel) 8% everyday after eggs collected.

A member asked:

Are efficiency of cyclogest (progesterone) suppositories 400mg similar to crinone vaginal gel 8% efficiency in supporting luteal phase in ivf after embryo transfer?

A member asked:

What is the ideal progesterone and estrogen level post embryo transfer in ivf?

A member asked:

Just had an embryo transfer yesterday and although my progesterone level is normal my estrogen level dropped to 54. what does that mean?

A member asked:

I am on my 14th day post embryo transfer. my hcg is 35 and my progesterone is 13. and i am bleeding a lil bit today. is this normal?

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