Prolutex

[Madcatlady55]

Anyone using prolutex subcutaneous progesterone injections? Just wondering how often they're being offered and how you find them in terms of comfort, side effects etc. Tia xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Madcatlady55. Progeserone whether given vaginally in pessary/gel form or by SC (subcutaneous) injection is usually down to clinic preference, and any side effects - if experience are usually the same. Some women prefer not to have to put up with the leakage from pessary/gel use, and prefer the injections. Hope all goes well with your cycle. Diane

[Madcatlady55 in reply to DianeArnold]

Not me Diane, a friend has been offered this and I just wondered if there were any differences. I have heard that Cyclogest is less messy when used as a suppository. Thanks for the reply.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Madcatlady55]

Hi Madcatlady55. Yes, most women do use Cyclogest. The amount of progesterone "top up" your body needs is absorbed in the first 20-30 mins from insertion. Any "waxy" stuff that leaks out is just what the drug is put into and is not to be worried about. I think the ladies I have dealt with prefer the pessary method as it means no more injections! Hope your friend's cycle works out well for her. Diane