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Hi everyone,

Sorry to be pestering you all with questions l, I know I’ve posted so much 😂

Just wondering if progesterone can make you feel like you’re going to start your period? I’ve been taking them for 4 days and (TMI sorry!) I’ve been gassy yesterday and today which usually happens before a period.

I’m still have a few mild cramps today too after yesterday but hardly had any bleeding.

It’s my first time using Progesterone (cyclogest) so not sure what to expect

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Yes, these are all completely normal. I’ve been on the pessaries for 2 weeks now and I’ve got the gassiness and the mild cramps too. Hoping that they’re all good signs! 🤞and I remember the same when I was on them after my last transfer with my son and he’s 2 and a half now! 😊

Good luck in your 2WW! It’s a very anxious time! Xx

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ZiggyandBC in reply toCJones40

Thank you for replying! Oh good I’m glad it’s normal! I was worried I was getting my period and I only had the transfer yesterday! Are you still in your TWW? I’m so scared to test I just want to live in this bubble of hope forever x

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Hi Ziggy. Yes it can. There's lots going on in your pituitary gland just now, hence these feelings. Hope all goes well. Diane

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ZiggyandBC in reply toDianeArnold

Thank you! It’s my first time taking them so wasn’t sure what to expect! X

I am so gassy, consipated and bloated on Cyclogest....x

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ZiggyandBC in reply to

I’m glad I’m not the only one! 🥲 Xx

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Def not! Will be glad to not take it anymore! 😆

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Catwind

I don’t have acne but right before I had one nice juicy pimple and it was around the time I started my period. But period didn’t show up and now waiting to hear from my blood test to see if I’m preggo or not.

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Oooo best of luck! X

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Catwind in reply to

Thanks! Still waiting. If I stare anymore at my phone waiting for the call I’m pretty sure I’m going to burn a hole through it!

in reply toCatwind

Oh haha - that's totally understandable under the circumstances 😄

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