Progesterone

[Hopexo1]

Hi guys I have had 3 miscarriages and am now on progesterone pessaries, high does folic acid and aspirin. All seems to be going well I have my 8 week scan next week but my stomach feels so tender and almost inflamed like I am wodnering if this is a result of constipation as well. I am just scared the progesterone pessaries will stop me from bleeding even if I do miss carry. Does any one know if this is the case?

[Caroliono4]

Hi Hopexo1

I'm so glad all is going well with your pregnancy.

Have you had your booking appointment with the midwife yet? I had 4 miscarriages and as a result I'm now consultant-led for this pregnancy, which means I get extra reassurance scans and tailored treatment. The consultant is wonderful and I feel so much more supported and less alone with my thoughts. It definitely helps keep the worries at bay.

Could you speak to the midwife about your stomach troubles? I can't remember the side effects of the pessaries, however I also had progesterone injections so perhaps they can swap to these if it's the pessaries are causing the problems. I also had constipation and found that a Fibogel sachet before bed really helped.

I know the progesterone pessaries did tend to delay my period after a failed cycle but I'm not sure whether they would be strong enough to prevent a miscarriage starting. I really hope it doesn't get happen, but the midwife or your consultant should confirm when to stop taking these in the event that a miscarriage is confirmed.

I completely understand the anxiety you must be going through at the moment and sending a big hug. Wishing you all the best with your scan next week and hoping you will be able to relax a little afterwards

xx

[Hopeful1986 in reply to Caroliono4]

Hi Caroliono - did you request a midwife on your own? Or did your RE suggest it. I just had my second miscarriage

[Caroliono4 in reply to Hopeful1986]

I'm really sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I registered with the midwife once I had my viability scan at 7 weeks. I managed to get a first appointment that week and then booking appointment at 9 weeks. I was concerned about my drugs supply running out (clexane, prog etc.) and also wanted the referral to consultant-led care (due to rec.mcs) asap. In the end my clinic supplied a prescription to cover the additional drugs.

[Caroliono4 in reply to Caroliono4]

Ah sorry

Just seen you are in the US so the above isn't relevant.