Feeling sick on progesterone/utrogestan

[DJ202]

Hi all,

I hope you're keeping well! I've got a question regarding vaginal use of utrogestan. I've started the meds Monday eve after egg collection (200mg 3x/ day) and have been feeling sick, nauseous, tired, groggy and heat sensitive. I'm also on daily 0.4ml Clexane injections but I don't think this is causing the problem (not mentioned in the side effects for clexane, but for utrogestan). It's making me rather miserable and I wonder if any of you have had similar experiences and if you found anything that can help (other than discontinuing use)? This would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot for your help! xx

[Millbanks]

Oh love, unfortunately I've had this pretty much every time I've taken it.... I often then mistake it for a symptom of pregnancy in the 2ww (argh) and it doesn't really stop until you stop taking it. Actually I did find that always having something to drink / snack on helped. I guess similar to if you were pregnant. Sorry to be the bearer of rubbish news!However at least you know to disregard it as a symptom after your transfer.

I hope your egg collection went well and you get some lovely blastos xxx

[DJ202 in reply to Millbanks]

Thanks lovely for getting back to me! That's a bummer really! At least I know what the cause is!! We have 4 embies now - hoping for good development so we can have them tested, fingers crossed!! xx

[Millbanks in reply to DJ202]

All the side affects are just mean! If they aren't making us feel ill they're making us think we are pregnant.....Oh that's great news everything crossed for you xx

[DJ202 in reply to Millbanks]

It's very strange! I'm looking forward to my next non medicated cycle before embarking on another round of ivf! Keep your fingers crossed!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi DJ. So sorry to hear this. I would definitely have a word with your GP/clinic to see if you can have something to counteract the nausea. You can't continue feling miserable when there is probably something you can have. Good luck! Diane

[DJ202 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks a lot Diane! You're right, I can't continue feeling miserable. I've been resting more and drinking more water which has helped. I'm reluctant adding any more meds to the mix as I think my body has been through a lot already!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to DJ202]

Hi. Well done you. Thinking of you. Diane