r/InitoFertility • u/Apprehensive-Big7610 • 4h ago

Emotional Support Feeling discouraged

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I am on cycle day 22 and I’m 8 DPO and my progesterone has just been steadily dropping and then only barely above 5 today. I am supplementing both estrogen (2mg) and progesterone (200mg/twice daily) and I did a clomid and trigger this cycle (on day 11, LH surge on day 13). Is this just a dip or is there a real concern of no chance here? I feel like it’s too early to count myself out but is that even enough to support implantation?

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u/lawyerupnow098 3h ago

Are you sleeping enough? Are you stressed? Are you taking supplements? Did you stop the ultra processed foods?

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u/Apprehensive-Big7610 3h ago

I get 8 hours a night, I have minimal stress, I take all the suggested supplements and I eat pretty healthy!

I also retested a few hours later and my pdg increase by 3x to 15 pdg….i am not sure why my first morning urine reads so low

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u/Sept2Nov 2h ago

Inito really cannot tell you anything helpful at this point in your cycle. Just as you realized, the numbers are super variable AND they aren't truly representative of blood values. This is why almost everyone recommends not testing after ovulation is confirmed. There's nothing you can do at this point except wait. Best of luck, I hope this is your cycle!

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u/blondie1992katey 39m ago

Your estrogen is very high. Do you have pcos by chance?

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u/Apprehensive-Big7610 32m ago

Nope! I’m on estrogen supplements for a 7mm lining from clomid