Random Pessary/Progesterone question

[lnf17]

This is going to be a random question but does anyone know if it’s harmful for baby…or me… to continue with the cyclogest pessaries after 12 weeks?

I suffer from a lot of complex allergies, which are extremely restrictive with food, & since starting this round of treatment, I’d noticed that my allergic reactions reduced dramatically. I’ve now started weaning myself off the progesterone (went down to 1 x 400mg per day , 1x5mg of Progynova & finished lubion) as I’m 12 wks +5, I’m noticing my allergies coming back 🥺

Little nosey on Google indicates that’s progesterone reduces histamines (which cause allergies) & im tempted 2 go back to 2 x 400mg cyclogest but don’t know if that’s safe or not.

[Fudge1980]

I was on them all the way through. I went down to 200mg once a day. I stayed on them for preterm labour

Just speak with doctor or midwife x

[CassieJ]

Hi, I am 31 weeks and will be on progesterone pessaries until 34 weeks (to prevent preterm labour). My doctor had me on 2 a day (2x400) until 20 weeks and then reduced to 1 day. She’s a a very good Fetal medicine specialist and is very clear that they can’t cause harm. There is limited evidence I think that except for particular circumstances that they are beneficial re preterm birth but they don’t cause harm and she is often telling me how good progesterone is in pregnancy. I have a variety of auto immune stuff and incidentally pregnancy affects my symptoms/flare ups for that. Just mention it as your immune responses can change and affect reactions to stuff in unusual ways during pregnancy in my experience.

Lots of luck with both! X

[lnf17 in reply to CassieJ]

Hi CassieJ, thanks so much for this. It’s really helpful/interesting. Wishing you all the best in the rest of your pregnancy x

[Cinderella5]

I continued with progesterone until around 18wks. My clinic knew and I was just using up meds I had, that and the fact I had a complicated history. It won't do you any harm, just remember to wean off and not just stop.xxx

[FrancyItaly]

I’m still taking 2 x 400mg Cyclogest per day and I’m 20 weeks 3 days. They told me at 24 weeks they will reduce the dosage and I am not sure when I will finish with it altogether. Of course, your case is different because of your allergy so speak with your clinic! Xxx