How do people get their doctors to test progesterone after multiple losses?
I know that seems like a silly question but I’m currently pregnant for the 3rd time in 9 months, my last pregnancy was a PUL that resolved on its own in may qclose to 9 weeks, with a chemical before that; both in less than 6 months of each other. I also had a miscarriage when I was around 20, I just didn’t know that was what had happened at the time-I’ll be 36 next week-making a total of 3 losses. With my PUL I had betas drawn and requested to have progesterone tested as well but was denied the request.
My first appt for this pregnancy was Monday, I asked to have hcg betas done, as well as progesterone levels checked, and asked about an early placement scan given my PUL and back to back losses for peace of mind. I was told hcg or progesterone wasn’t necessary and wouldn’t be able to tell me enough to need the testing done and that an early placement scan would probably give me more anxiety than relieving it because my hcg could be too low to see anything. I pushed again for hcg betas so I could at least see if my levels were in a ballpark of what they should be, and said I’d also feel better if I could see what my progesterone was starting at.she said she’d put an order in and I had my blood taken. I got my hcg results back and when she called to discuss, I asked when progesterone would be back and she said she only ordered hcg and I could have it tested when I come back
For my ultrasound on the 31st…Which kinda defeats the purpose, because I wanted to see a starting point and compare it to a later level. I wasn’t ordered to come back for more betas which surprises me after the 2 losses (honestly shocked they didn’t want to do hcg at all without me requesting it). But is there a reason drs are so hesitant to test progesterone?
Even with my PUL I requested to have it tested and was denied the request.
And am I being unreasonable for wanting to push for an early placement scan to rule out ectopic/make sure the pregnancy is where it should be? I felt really dismissed and blown off with their resistance to do any of the 3 requests considering recent history. Anyone else have an issue similar?if so, what did you do? Were you able to get them to reconsider?
Lmp was June 28th making my “official” dating 6wks 3days but I’m fairly confident I’m closer to 22dpo/ 5wks 3 days ish.
And for added context, Mondays hcg level came back at 1,842.
Posted Aug 12, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC