Hi I am 35 currently trying to concieve with no luck, My doctor is refering me to a local IVF clinic. I have had some blood tests done and it has shown my oest 100 and progesterone 26 is very low, prolactin, fsh, lh and testosterone all normal. I was wondering what could cause this?
Hi, If progesterone is low then it causes defect in luteal phase, menstrual irregularity and cause problem in conceive. Causes of low progesterone could be due to ovarian dysfunction, stress, excessive weight loss and gain, thyroid dysfunction. I would suggest going for thyroid hormone analysis, USG scan, ovarian follicle study for further management. Specific treatment depend on tests result. You can use progesterone pill in second half of period. It supports implantation and early pregnancy. If period is irregular then birth control pill can be used to regularize period. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards,