tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post115491178639777960..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: Progesterone Supplements (Oral and Vaginal)Lollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-55194795132148645992009-07-16T22:43:58.079-04:002009-07-16T22:43:58.079-04:00I was put on Endometrium suppositories after my IV...I was put on Endometrium suppositories after my IVF cycle. After a week and a half, my husband and I tried to have sex and I felt a horrible burning sensation. We had a chemical pregnancy, and afterwards we stopped the suppositories. Now it has been several weeks after I stopped the progesterone and yet when we tried to have sex again I still felt some burning. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas what to do?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400905110168268429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-83802112270894165852009-06-10T22:15:38.980-04:002009-06-10T22:15:38.980-04:00I stopped taking it, and now haven't gotten a ...I stopped taking it, and now haven't gotten a period. Anyone know how long its supposed to take to get a period? When should I worry?Austinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-23363812278169993692009-02-15T19:10:00.000-05:002009-02-15T19:10:00.000-05:00I've been taking it vaginally for about 11 days no...I've been taking it vaginally for about 11 days now. My breasts have been extremely tender, ever since right before ovulation (I'm 12 dpo). Is this a result of the prometrium? Or something else? (Hoping for BFP in 3 days!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-35888696012975034212009-02-06T11:17:00.000-05:002009-02-06T11:17:00.000-05:00I'm taking prometrium (orally) 2x/day because my m...I'm taking prometrium (orally) 2x/day because my mid-luteal phase progesterone was borderline (9.6). The night pill is fine, since I just go to bed, but the morning pill makes me so dizzy that I can't get any work done. I'm hesitant to switch to insertion, because I don't want to deal with the mess and hell it's hard enough to feel sexy during IF even w/out this. Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-3443239009188533712009-01-12T23:43:00.000-05:002009-01-12T23:43:00.000-05:00I used prometrium vaginally (200mg before bed) for...I used prometrium vaginally (200mg before bed) for the first time this last cycle and just a warning that some women can actually get their period despite being on the progesterone. Let me tell you that it's unexpected when you were anticipating having to do hpts to figure out when to stop the pills.The Steadfast Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974289349468760667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-66533417990714964202008-11-13T00:02:00.000-05:002008-11-13T00:02:00.000-05:00We are on our 3rd round of clomid with the trigger...We are on our 3rd round of clomid with the trigger shot of HcG and IUI. Today was the IUI and I am to start the prometrium vaginally once at night and once in the morning until I take the test on the 26th to see if the IUI worked. <BR/><BR/>So my question is - was the REI OB right to perscribe this to me?? From what I read on web md it is a med that helps get your period or control it. How does this help with me getting pregnant?? I know the REI OB said something about lessening the chances of a miscarriage (I miscarried Oct 07 at 20 weeks) And it says not to take this med when pregnant? <BR/><BR/>I'm confused.<BR/>Thanks,<BR/>EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-39153457712056668042008-07-30T23:43:00.000-04:002008-07-30T23:43:00.000-04:00Could Prometrium mask any m/s symptoms? I have a ...Could Prometrium mask any m/s symptoms? I have a history of early m/c(s). I am currently 6 weeks pregnant and have had fairly consistent cramping for the last 4 days, but have not spotted. I wasn't sure if anyone knew if Prometrium would prevent spotting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-40855834482423589502008-07-01T11:59:00.000-04:002008-07-01T11:59:00.000-04:00That was a quick reply! :) I stopped taking them...That was a quick reply! :) I stopped taking them last night, convinced I was not pg. I had all sorts of symptoms last week, then nothing. Can my bbt reflect 'leftover' traces of progesterone though?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351940730849022314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-42161853288817118702008-07-01T11:51:00.000-04:002008-07-01T11:51:00.000-04:00Anon--I don't know if you'll come back to check, b...Anon--I don't know if you'll come back to check, but email me if you have other questions.<BR/><BR/>I would call your doctor and ask that they draw a beta hCG test to check for a pregnancy. If you are pregnant, you'll keep taking the suppositories. If not, you'll stop them and your period will come after a few days. The suppositories can keep your period from coming.Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-10924084994918708092008-07-01T11:46:00.000-04:002008-07-01T11:46:00.000-04:00I'm on a progesterone suppository that has got me ...I'm on a progesterone suppository that has got me all confused! My RE made a huge mistake last month and told me to start immediately after Aunt FLow left town...huge mistake. Had to wait 3 dpo, instead. So I did (although reading an OPK was not easy and I am not sure I did it correctly)..so here I am, 3 days after my expected period, and a negative HPT, but my basal body temps are still high. Soo...what now? Advice out there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-7844016752636116532008-05-30T18:03:00.000-04:002008-05-30T18:03:00.000-04:00I just want to say thank you for posting this - I ...I just want to say thank you for posting this - I thought my pharmacy made a mistake with the pills, but now I see from your post that the same pills are used orally and vaginally. You've put my mind at ease. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-90762134741228676292008-02-26T11:21:00.000-05:002008-02-26T11:21:00.000-05:00On 3x vaginal insertion per OB/GYN (still waiting ...On 3x vaginal insertion per OB/GYN (still waiting for our May RE appt. which was scheduled back in January! grrr) after low day 21 progesterone. Same instructions - start cycle day 16 and use until your period starts. So I will certainly be keeping an eye on the cycle days so I don't end up at the hospital.<BR/><BR/>Reaction: immediate (same-day) abdominal bloating, gas, etc. Now on day 4, the bloat seems to have dissipated some.<BR/><BR/>A small complaint (and perhaps TMI): there's liquid in the pill which does not absorb with the progesterone, so that comes out the only way it can. Pantyliners are a must with the vaginal insertion method.Mrs. Higrenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716402229360715867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-21451887251423468992008-01-07T09:52:00.000-05:002008-01-07T09:52:00.000-05:00I'm 6 wks, 5 days pregnant. I'm worried b/c my doc...I'm 6 wks, 5 days pregnant. I'm worried b/c my doctor prescribed me 200mg of progesterone orally because i told her i get occassional cramping in my middle lower abdomen..no real pain just a lot of discomfort more like it. I don't hvae a history of miscarriage, and my menstual cycles were normal and regular. This is my first pregnancy. I wasn't tested for progesterone level. Don't even know how it is tested. I'm worried I'm taking it and it is not necessary. Pls help. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-70933326298556185882007-03-27T08:39:00.000-04:002007-03-27T08:39:00.000-04:00i am a 31yr old female,have one ovary,recently had...i am a 31yr old female,have one ovary,recently had a myomecyomy.my Dr. put me on prometrium because my progesterone level was 3 (low).Anyone in this situation who finally got pregnant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1169578276515282472007-01-23T13:51:00.000-05:002007-01-23T13:51:00.000-05:00Does anyone know if it's okay to have intercourse ...Does anyone know if it's okay to have intercourse while taking the suppositories? I've always assumed it wasn't but recently a friend said it was....any input would be much appreciated!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1154912389514550462006-08-06T20:59:00.000-04:002006-08-06T20:59:00.000-04:00My OB did the day-21 test and discovered that I ha...My OB did the day-21 test and discovered that I had low progesterone. He prescribed Prometrium and gave me a referral to the RE. I started using the Prometrium without instructions...bad idea. He never told me to go off of it. He told me that I would just get my period and then I should stop it. Well...I didn't get my period. My cycle kept going and going and going until I went to the hospital with "abnormal uterine bleeding." Aaaah, thank you, Dr. OB. <BR/><BR/>So stop them either when you take a beta. Or, in the event that you're not being monitored, do a HPT when your period is one day late and if it isn't positive, stop the Prometrium.<BR/><BR/>Also, I had terrible mood swings the day after I stopped taking it. Terrible terrible mood swings. So just be forewarned since I know other people talk about the infamous progesterone rages :-)Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.com