What should my progesterone level be before and after an frozen embryo transfer? (Ask The Egg Whisperer)

Aug 29, 2021

Recently, a listener sent a question in to Ask the Egg Whisperer. Here's what she asked, "Hi, Dr. Aimee. I recently had an FET(Frozen Embryo Transfer) that ended in a miscarriage at six and a half weeks with a high grade, PGS tested embryo.
I did the era test. We did the transfer on the right day. I was wondering what should my progesterone level be before and after the frozen embryo transfer?"

My short answer is this: before the frozen embryo transfer, on the lining check day, you want it to be less than one. I like it to be around 0.5. On the transfer date, I don't check progesterone level, but if there's a concern that someone's having a reaction to the progesterone, I check it. I like it to be at least 20, if you're doing intramuscular progesterone. The next week, with a pregnancy test, I always check progesterone with my HCG levels. I like the progesterone level to be over 20, ideally around 30.

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.