Progesterone questions

[ZiggyandBC]

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

[CJones40]

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

[ZiggyandBC in reply to CJones40]

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

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

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

[ZiggyandBC in reply to DianeArnold]

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

[Hidden]

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

[ZiggyandBC in reply to Hidden]

I’m glad I’m not the only one! 🥲 Xx

[Hidden in reply to ZiggyandBC]

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

[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.

[Hidden in reply to Catwind]

Oooo best of luck! X

[Catwind in reply to Hidden]

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!

[Hidden in reply to Catwind]

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