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Can’t find the answer to this anywhere else so though I would ask on here in case anyone knows.

Yesterday (2dp5dt) I started with sore boobs which is a classic sign of my period being due. Going by the bleed after Burserelin as my last period I would be due literally any day now. I know that progesterone can give you sore boobs but I’ve been on the pessaries over a week and soreness only started yesterday so thinking that’s it’s not that...which can only mean one thing 😩 period is coming 😩

Can’t shake the feeling that it hasn’t worked and it’s only 3 days since transfer. If I was a bit further on I’d be more hopeful it was potential pregnancy symptom but it started too early for that.

Does anyone know if you can have delayed progesterone symptoms??

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HopeTTC18

Hi,

Progesterone definitely takes time to build up in your blood. I usually find I’m well into my 2ww before the symptoms really kick in. Sore boobs are normal and mine were extremely sore during my recent 2ww. I also find that the dark cloud that progesterone often gives me doesn’t start until the 2nd week. I asked my fertility nurse about this and she said it happens as the hormones build up. Please don’t worry. Unfortunately early pregnancy, a period on its way and the side effects during the 2 week wait all have the same symptoms because they’re all caused by increased progesterone. Don’t worry

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Greyeverything in reply toHopeTTC18

Thank you for the reply. That’s really useful to know. I was hoping that progesterone was the sort of thing that built up over time but it exactly when I should be due so automatically assumed the worst case. I think I may be under that deal progesterone cloud 😩

To be honest I need to stop stressing, if Period is on it’s was there is nothing I can do to stop it so may as well just chill.

2WW is the absolute worst though 😂 thanks again x

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Greyeverything in reply toHopeTTC18

Thank you for the reply. That’s really useful to know. I was hoping that progesterone was the sort of thing that built up over time but it exactly when I should be due so automatically assumed the worst case. I think I may be under that deal progesterone cloud 😩

To be honest I need to stop stressing, if Period is on it’s was there is nothing I can do to stop it so may as well just chill.

2WW is the absolute worst though 😂 thanks again x

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chickp

It’s the same for me - it takes about a week for the cyclogest side effects to build up. Also I had really sore boobs and felt like my period was starting when I got a bfp! Unfortunately it didn’t work out but made me realise how unhelpful supposed symptoms are!

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GeorgieUK91

I'd say that's normal. Both my BFP'S have felt exactly like period is coming, sore boobs and dull AF aching. Good luck xx

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Greyeverything in reply toGeorgieUK91

Thank you. Did it start as quick as 2/3 days past transfer though? Because it was so early on in the 2WW I just can’t imagine it will be down to pregnancy. Will either be the progesterone or AF that’s my thinking x

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GeorgieUK91 in reply toGreyeverything

My first BFP was quicker, not sure if that was because it was fresh transfer but cramps and sore boobs started 3DP5DT, this time it was FET and started 5DP5DT. I've had 6 transfers now and for me cramps have always been worse when BFP 😀 XX

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Militarywife7

I was getting all the usual symptoms of pre period pain, excruciating back pain that lasted for days etc I got a Bfp result so hang in there xx

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Lyn84

Same here was convinced was going to start period cos of sore breasts and cramping but i got a positive test

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Elvis3

Such a relief to read everyone's journey about to have my bloods taken to find out

Been having one symptoms so good to know it is probably the hormones.

Fingers crossed

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MakingbabyR

I had a bunch of side effects/symptoms but most of them didn't start until I had been taking them for about a week. Then the next few weeks they were really bad. Unfortunately progesterone mimics early pregnancy symptoms so if you get your bfp, as I did, it's difficult to know what was really causing those nasty effects. From memory I had cramping, exhaustion, frequent urination, mood swings and tender breasts, really tender breasts! Good luck!

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