Progesterone pills?!

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I was prescribed progesterone pills because my levels were on the low side of normal and we’ve had two miscarriages in last 16 months so dr wants to be safe. Today is my third day of taking them. I feel like since I started them I have NO appetite and am so tired. I know these are also normal pregnancy symptoms but it feels multiplied by like 100. Is anyone else on the progesterone pill?’

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I’m on progesterone pills. I have to take 6 a day, 2 3x a day vaginally. And I would agree like they amplify your symptoms. Like if you feel nauseous, you’ll feel more nauseous etc. It does get better after taking them for a while you notice it less. They are helpful and they do work. I will probably have to take them my whole pregnancy this time. Last time I was told to only take them until I hit 12 weeks, but then I lost my baby at 16 weeks. So I feel like they do work. Just annoying to have to take them all the time and vaginally too yuck lol.

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I have been taking progesterone pills orally! They make me sick to my stomach and tired. So your not alone! Progesterone is the hormone that makes you have morning sickness etc so it’s completely normal if you are getting sick due to you taking the extra progesterone!

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I do injections. And had the vaginal pills in the past. Honestly, I like injections better because it’s less messy (but the needle is scary at first). I was switched because I needed a higher dose due to FET, and my only side effect seems to be dizziness. When I was on the pills it was much worse, nearly blacking out when I would get out of bed, hard to be sure that was the cause though because I was also very high in my own estrogen and progesterone production from IVF when I was on the pills.

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I have to take mine at night, because literally 30 minutes into taking them I black out. I don’t remember anything me and my husband talk about it watch on tv!!

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I’m supposed to go on them if my pregnancy is progressing normally (I should find out in a couple days) but I’m already so exhausted and nauseous so I’m not looking forward to taking them

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I was on progesterone injections my last pregnancy every week.  They don’t feel very good, but it’s bearable.  I did really well with those except I got hot flashes really bad.  Maybe see if that is a better option for you since it goes in your butt cheek 🤷🏻‍♀️.  Good luck!

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I have been taking them and I have no problems. I would speak with your doctor.

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I just started taking them and today is day 3. I'm taking them 2x a day with 2 suppositories at a time. I felt fine the first 2 days. I took them this morning, went back to sleep and woke up feeling like I was hit my a truck. Very drowsy, headache and feel a bit nauseous. I'm hoping this isn't the new norm because I won't be able to work if it feels like this every day. Does anyone have any tips? I insert them before bed and then when I wake up - I'm wondering if I should wake up earlier to fall back asleep to avoid the worse? My OB had said before if I felt too drowsy from 2x a day I could do just before I go to sleep, but I want to give this baby the best chance after 2 miscarriages this year ❤