Anyone prescribed progesterone after BFP? (and intro)

TTCgradstud

First my question: I found out I was pg today and the dr said that I should start using a progesterone suppository, unfortunately the pharmacy that delivers my meds didn't seem to include instructions.  As in should I start taking it immediately?? I called and left a message for the on-call nurse at the pharmacy, but haven't heard back, and my RE doesn't have a 24-hour line.  All the instructions I have are: "insert 1 suppository in the evening 3 days after HCG"  I thought the dr said start tonight, but I was a little dazed since I thought AF started this morning then they called to say I was pregnant...  Has anyone been prescribed progesterone this way??

My intro: DH and I have been ttc for 4 years, we moved to adoption about 2 years ago, had 2 failed matches in less then a year, and took a break from that.  We are finally working with an RE that seems very good, understands what she is doing and explains herself well (last one handed me a prescription for clomid and said "Come back in 6 months if you aren't pregnant yet").  This is the 1st time I have ever been pg, so I'm in a bit of shock, but I don't think I'll really believe it until we get the results from the 2nd blood test. 

Thank you for the input. 

JillRock96

Congrats and welcome! 

I would start taking the prog tonight.  Just a warning -- wear a pantyliner. 

qtpa2t

I wasn't prescribed it after BFP.  I had to take it from the day after IUI until BFP and continued until 10 weeks.  You probably should start taking it immediately.

ssbeke

Congrats!!  I was prescribed it for both pregnancies... Ditto Jill... wear a pantyliner!

clojel

I'd start taking it tonight....it won't harm anything if you start early and were supposed to start 3 days from now.  When I did my IVF cycle, I was put on progesterone immediately - even before my positive beta. 

Def. wear a panty liner though - as Jillrock suggested - you will experience some leaking

jadondl

Welcome and Congrats!  I was prescribed progesterone even though my blood work came back fine.  I was told by the nurse that they are prescribing progesterone support just b/c they are an RE's office and are pretty conservative.  When I spoke to the MD at the 1st u/s, he said I did not have to take it and the blood work was good.  Your history is not completely clear, but I would call in the am.  GL

FaceThatSings

I have been on endomentrium since after my transfer.  Don't know how much longer I'm it.  We got a BFP last week.. I'm having to do the vaginal inserts 3x a day.. def wear a panty liner!