What does progesterone pessaries do in IVF?
What does it do? Progesterone is a natural female hormone, produced in the body. It is used in IVF treatment to help support the endometrium (lining of the womb) and a possible early pregnancy.
Does Cyclogest help to get pregnant?
Cyclogest 400mg Pessaries helps increase your chances of getting pregnant. It prepares the lining of your uterus to receive and nourish a fertilized egg. If you become pregnant, it can be used for another 10 to 12 weeks until your progesterone levels are high enough.
How long do you take Cyclogest after IVF?
Start using Cyclogest 400 mg on the day of egg retrieval. The administration of Cyclogest should be continued for 38 days if pregnancy has been confirmed.
What is the benefit of Cyclogest?
Cyclogest is indicated for the: Treatment of premenstrual syndrome, including premenstrual tension and depression. Luteal phase support as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatment for women. (Only for Cyclogest 400mg pessary.)
Can Cyclogest affect my baby?
Cyclogest should not be used during pregnancy. There is limited and inconclusive data on the risk of congenital anomalies, including genital abnormalities in male or female infants, following intrauterine exposure during pregnancy.
How long after progesterone pessary can I go to the toilet?
To aid absorption try to lay down for 20 minutes after inserting pessaries vaginally. If used rectally then you should not open your bowels for an hour after inserting the pessary, if you do then another dose is required.
Does Cyclogest cause weight gain?
Progestogens can cause weight gain, which may be significant (as is the case with parenteral medroxyprogesterone) and undesirable in obese patients attempting to lose weight.
What is the side effect of Cyclogest?
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| SYSTEM ORGAN CLASS | Common | Uncommon |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric disorders | Mood altered | |
| Nervous system disorder | Somnolence | Headache, dizziness, dysgeusia |
| Vascular disorders | Hot flush | Haemorrhage |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation | Diarrhoea, vomiting, flatulence, gastric dilatation |
How long should I lay down after inserting progesterone?
Remain lying down for around 30 minutes after insertion of the pessary. The best time to insert the pessary is at night before going to bed. Throw away any unused materials and wash your hands thoroughly. You may wish to wear a pantyliner for any minor discharge which may occur whilst using progesterone pessaries.
Does Cyclogest make you sleepy?
Side effects of Cyclogest pessaries include vaginal irritation, headaches, chest pains, weakness, fatigue and dizziness. If you experience side effects, please contact the unit for advice. Once it has been confirmed you can have treatment that month, you need to avoid unprotected intercourse.
How long after IVF pessary can I go to the toilet?
Does Cyclogest make you put on weight?
progestogens – weight gain Progestogens can cause weight gain, which may be significant (as is the case with parenteral medroxyprogesterone) and undesirable in obese patients attempting to lose weight.
What do progesterone pessaries do?
What is this medicine? PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to treat infertility and to prevent miscarriage in women with a condition called corpus luteum insufficiency. This medicine may also be used to prevent preterm delivery in some women.
Can Cyclogest make you gain weight?
Does progesterone help save pregnancy?
Progesterone helps the uterus (womb) grow during pregnancy and keeps it from having contractions. If you have contractions in early pregnancy, it may lead to miscarriage. This is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks of pregnancy. In later pregnancy, progesterone helps your breasts get ready to make breast milk.
What are the side effects of Cyclogest?
Possible side effects of Cyclogest pessaries
- Sleepiness.
- Abdominal pain or discomfort.
- Breast pain.
- Hot flushes (when used in assisted conception)
- Constipation (when used in assisted conception)
- Fatigue (when used in assisted conception)