cyclogest - help! (Used rectally but had to poop within 25-30 mins)

[Catlady12345]

hi ladies,

super quick question and sorry for TMI! I’ve used a cyclogest pessary this morning but within 30 mins had a bad tummy so had to go to the loo.

Is this long enough for it to have absorbed? (There seemed to be a lot in the toilet) or is it safe to use another one just as a one off?

Can’t get through to my clinic this early so slightly stressing as don’t want my levels to drop having had 4 miscarriages previously!

Thanks

[jinis]

Hey lovely - if you managed to hold it in for 25mins most of the active agents would have been absorbed by then, so I wouldn't worry! I've had a fair share of such episodes and I was absolutely fine. Hopefully you'll get through to the clinic soon to get further reassurance xxx

[neonpg]

What Jinis said. I was told that as long it's been more than 15 mins since you inserted the pessary then it's fine 😊 What you were seeing in the toilet was probably the waxy 'carrier' and not the active agent itself.

[WHeatherW]

Hiii, I think the pessaries made me go to the toilet for the first few days (unless I had a nervous belly) and the clinic said the same as what the previous responders said. I'd keep an eye on it and if it continues after a few days, perhaps ring for advice (as they said the same to me - but the advice would have been to switch to vaginally). Good luck xx

[silvervn]

hey, I had the same panic early on. I was told the same as above, 20 mins and all the actives were likely absorbed. It’s not ideal but it’s not something to worry about. I had to keep switching it up on the beginning, using both vaginally and rectal, but things settled down quick. Call the clinic when you can for peace of mind but try not to worry. Good luck xxx

[Greenleaves1]

Same, I was told 20 mins. I always needed to poop around 45 mins later so was always concerned it was all out again but seemed to be fine xx

[CyclingAddict]

Hey, have you talked to your consultant about taking them vaginally instead? The first four times I was on pessaries I was told to put them in 'the back door' but, when I moved clinics, my new consultant said the usual practice is to take them vaginally. It was a lot more comfortable and it felt more effective as I wasn't losing as much. I'm now 14 weeks pregnant, so it can't have done any harm! Best wishes x

[Christianbaby]

Same. My clinic said 20 mins for absorption.