Advice re Cyclogest please

[Miaow1975]

Hi I’m in the few days before my transfer on Tuesday and have been taking the cyclogest pellets as described but seem to be having loose stools since I started them, has anyone else experienced this as a side effect and is there anything I can do to prevent it?

[CharlieW1985]

Hi

I have had cyclogest for all my cycles and used them rectally... One of the side affects of rectal use is diarrhoea. I had it on and off whilst taking. Hope that helps xx

[Miaow1975 in reply to CharlieW1985]

Hi Charlie

Yes thanks that did help as it’s reassuring to know it’s normal. Whereabouts on your cycle are you at the mo?

[CharlieW1985 in reply to Miaow1975]

I'm due to start our last cycle beginning of year but have had 2 fresh cycles and a frozen. Have had cyclogest throughout alongside other progesterone x

[ashbb in reply to CharlieW1985]

Sorry to jump in but what are the pros and cons of taking it vaginally versus rectally? X

[CharlieW1985 in reply to ashbb]

Vaginally is very messy, you have to wear panty liner as get lots of white milky discharge and have to lay flat for 30 mins after insertion.. Rectally is much easier, no discharge etc but increased flatulence and maybe diarrhoea. Hope this helps xx

[ashbb in reply to CharlieW1985]

Thank you. I also wondered whether they would upset the PH or cause vaginal irritation. I'm not at this stage yet but good to know others experiences. All the best x

[CharlieW1985 in reply to ashbb]

I never suffered with irritation, hope this all helps. Thank you, hope all goes well with you xx

[Miaow1975 in reply to CharlieW1985]

Hi Charlie

Best of luck with your last cycle and hope you get a good result and thanks for putting my mind at rest x

[Amy1122]

Hi Miaow, I’ve been using them rectally and have been having loose stools on and off.. I don’t know how to prevent it to be honest x

[Miaow1975 in reply to Amy1122]

Hi Amy thanks for your reply and no worries I guess it’s just something we have to live with as part of the process. I don’t mind as long as we get a good result from it all at the end. Good luck with everything X