I am 39 years old and have been TTC for 2.5 years - I have completed 3 ivf cycles one resulted in a BFP but ended at 13 weeks with a m/c after hearing the heartbeat. I have heard that woman with PCOS should continue progesterone supplements throughout the 2nd trimester. I had the m/c within a few days of my RE stopping supplementation. I am hoping to do another IVF but want to be in the best of health prior.  What is the best protocall for me to follow due to my age and PCOS.

I am sorry for your loss.

The placenta should take over progesterone production by 8 weeks, any supplementation after is probably overkill.  Most m/c are not due to lower progesterone.

The safest course is simply to check the blood levels before and after stopping prog, to make sure they are OK.
Good luck.

Peter McGovern, MD

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