Progesterone pessaries

[AJJ123]

Hi,

Had a natural FET today. I’ve had period cramps quite a bit this week and wondered if anyone - naturally or not has taken progesterone pessaries.

If yes, how many did you take a day?

I keep feeling like I’m going to come on and I wonder if I should take them.

X

[Cinderella5]

I usually use progesterone pessaries for my FET. Clinic ask me to take 2x400mg of cyclogest daily.xx

[AJJ123 in reply to Cinderella5]

I’ve got pessaries how far apart do you take them?xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to AJJ123]

One in the morning and one at night so around 12 hours apart.xx

[AJJ123 in reply to AJJ123]

Also mine are 200mg, I’ve just taken one now. Xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to AJJ123]

The clinics seem to vary about how much you need. I had a lot less on the NHS cycles than my private cycles. Good luck.xx

[AJJ123 in reply to Cinderella5]

Ok I’ll do one in morning one at night I think.

I should be making progesterone as it’s a natural cycle but I read that progesterone supplementation aids in pregnancy rates so worth a shot right xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to AJJ123]

Your own body should be producing progesterone as your levels would rise in your natural cycle. Yep, I always think throwing everything at it means you'll not have any regrets!xx

[Snez84]

I was on three a day and mine were Utrogestan 200mg. I used to take one in the morning, one in the afternoon and another before bed x

[AJJ123 in reply to Snez84]

Thank you that’s what I have. Uterogestan 200mg.

I have just had a natural frozen transfer and I’m meant to rely on my own progesterone however I checked with the doctor and they said I could take them. They didn’t say how many I guess it’s just to supplement what’s being made naturally so it probably doesn’t matter too much.

I read a few articles saying that studies have shown better pregnancy rates for those that took it. I have no idea if I should take it but if it does no harm I guess it’s ok?xx

[Shola76 in reply to AJJ123]

I had a natural FET and I take one 400mg Cyclogest in the evening.

[AJJ123 in reply to Shola76]

Oh ok, just one a day? I suppose I’ll be doing the same although 200mg in morning 200mg at night x

[Shola76 in reply to AJJ123]

Yeah, I guess because of the strength I only need one a day. X

[AJJ123 in reply to Shola76]

My husband thought I was nuts taking them - as the doctor didn’t seem bothered either way. I just want to give this embryo the best chance really. Thank you so much for your reply it makes me feel a bit better about my decision xx

[bms12]

I take 400 twice a day however I'm prone to low progesterone

[AJJ123 in reply to bms12]

Thank you, mines 50/50. Once it was 30 and last time it was 56. Since I’ve taken progesterone after transfer the cramping and headaches have gone.

I had a rough transfer though so I’m hoping that doesn’t mess up my chances - even further.

I don’t want to get my hopes up.

Xx

[CHPS]

I’m on cyclogest 400mg 3 times daily and get cramp with them still at nearly 9 weeks xx

[AJJ123 in reply to CHPS]

Oh wow well congratulations on your pregnancy. Did u have a natural FET too?x

[CHPS in reply to AJJ123]

Thankyou 😊 yes I had a fresh cycle xx

[Micsing]

I use 3×400mg a day. 8 hourly. Still on it. One at 8am, 4pm and 12pm. I had few complications. It did stop my bleeding and cramps almost all the time. I am with a Private Clinic. So it can be different.

[AJJ123 in reply to Micsing]

I’m private too, in my fresh IVM cycle they supplied me with loads of meds but after I knew there was no point carrying on at 8 weeks I still had another couple of weeks worth of meds.

This week before my frozen cycle I felt really crampy. Yesterday after I took the progesterone I’ve been ok.

I’ve had spotting from the transfer though x

[Micsing in reply to AJJ123]

It happens. I spotted and bled in between till week 10. It can be scary but you we have to be prepared mentally. I was very positive and well focused. We will get there...

[Pozzag83]

I has FET, I used the pessaries three times a day until I was 8 weeks pregnant. They can make you bloated and can give you cramps, totally worth it on the end.

[AJJ123 in reply to Pozzag83]

Thank you I’ll keep taking them fingers crossed it works out for me too x

[Yasmoun]

Progesterone pessaries are important for baby implantation. Ask you dr. It is safer

[WhatAwait in reply to Yasmoun]

Only if it is a medicated cycle. In a natural cycle the body produces the hormones itself.

[Yasmoun in reply to WhatAwait]

Ok, I didn’t know there are things like natural and medicated cycles in IVF. I’m on progesterone already. Good luck to you ☺️☺️

[AJJ123 in reply to Yasmoun]

Thank you x

[AJJ123 in reply to Yasmoun]

I had a natural cycle but I have been advised it is ok for me to take progesterone pessaries as the body will expel anything it doesn’t need xx

[WhatAwait]

I had a completely natural FET in feb. and never used any meds for it...or pessaries. I was told I COULD take them if I wanted, but it wasn't necessary as there was no proof it would work better. I'm now 14 weeks pregnant.

[AJJ123 in reply to WhatAwait]

Oh that’s amazing and congratulations.

I started taking them yesterday as I’d been worried all week I’d end up getting a period early. It may not make a blind bit of difference but I guess I feel like I have control over the necessary hormone to keep the embryo happy for a time at least. I hope it’s ok and that it implants and goes on from there this time. X