Question 1

Hi, I am recently pregnant again after a miscarriage in May. I am being overly cautious with this pregnancy, so I requested a blood test for my beta HCG and progesterone levels. The first test showed beta HCG 89 and progesterone 3.6. The second test revealed my beta HCG was 195, so it more than doubled, which is good, but my progesterone is still pending. I am concerned because I truly believe low progesterone caused my previous miscarriage. The doctor did not seem too concerned. Should I be worried?

Question 2

I had minor PCOD in the past, but my reports came back normal in January. My cycles have always been regular, even during the PCOD phase, and I have never missed a period. However, my periods are usually light. I am wondering if this is normal. In June, I got my period on the 4th, in July, on the 6th, in August, on the 3rd, and now in September, it started on the 1st. Although it is regular, the pattern does not seem normal to me. The bleeding is light and only lasts about two and a half days, whereas earlier it used to last for three days. Could this be due to anxiety or something else? What should I do? Thank you.

Question 3

How can I check progesterone levels in the body, and which blood test is used to measure serum progesterone?

My report shows that the follicle has ruptured. Free fluid is seen in POD, and the endometrium size is 11.7. How to ensure pregnancy now. Also, my husband uses a condom during sex and removes it for ejaculation only. Is it the right way.

These are signs of ovulation and good endometrial thickness. Have intercourse within 12 to 24 hrs of rupture. Using condoms reduces chances, unprotected intercourse around ovulation is needed for conception.

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How can I check progesterone levels in the body, and which blood test is used to measure serum progesterone?