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Side effects of Progesterone? Teeth itching?

smilormariesmilormarie member
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I started Progesterone about 3 days ago and not getting many side effects yet (thank goodness) but my front bottom teeth/jaw/gums/chin are really itchy and scratching/rubbing doesn't help.  It's like back when we had braces and due to teeth moving and nerves, there was a ticklish sensation that you could not get rid of.  I wondering if it's due to the progesterone now because I remember having my 1 yr pre-conception dental appt where my dentist mentioned additional possible dental risks when pregnant (like gum disease) since the hormones affect gum tissue very easily.  I'm hoping it wears off, but anyone TTC or in 1st trimester with this experience?
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TTC since Oct 2011
Me: 33, hypothyroidism since 14, cleared all HSG, US, Pre-pregnancy panel tests.
Hubby: 36, testicular Ca, chemo April-May 2012.
Natural cycle IUI #1 with trigger and Progesterone Suppositories (Jun 2012) Neg
Natural Cycle IUI #2 with trigger and Progesterone Suppositories (Jul 2012) NEG
Aug 2012 - break due to needing a girls' weekend in Cape Cod
Natural Cycle IUI #3 with trigger and prednisone (Sep 2012) NEGATIVE
Switched fertility clinics - forced break Oct 2012
Natural Cycle IUI #4 (Nov 2012) no trigger, no progesterone, no prednisone (Nov 2012) - Neg
1st round Clomid Cycle IUI #5 (Dec 2012) - POS
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Re: Side effects of Progesterone? Teeth itching?

  • hmonttyhmontty member

    I've been on progesterone on and off for the past several years and have never experienced this.

    However, it could just be general pregnancy tooth weirdness.

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  • MSUMamaof2MSUMamaof2 member
    imagehmontty:

    I've been on progesterone on and off for the past several years and have never experienced this.

    However, it could just be general pregnancy tooth weirdness.

    That.  That could very well be the weirdest side effect from progesterone I've ever heard!  I've taken it up to 14 weeks for each of my previous 2 pregnancies and never had that one.  Tiredness, constipation, occasional spotting, yes.  Itchy teeth?  LOL.  You poor thing.  Smile

    Hang in there!  

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  • letitbe3letitbe3
    Well, I am not taking progesterone, buuut... swear my teeth were "itching" the other day. I noticed it when I was eating some oh so delicious Honey Dijon Kettle chips... and when I was chewing, they felt very grainy and itchy...thought I was imagining things!
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  • smilormariesmilormarie member
    Thanks, gals! Could be my imagination or could just be how my body is handling the hormones.  I might briefly mention it to my doctor and eventually my dentist if it continues.... 
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    Our little lightbulb is on the way!
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    12 weeks 3 days


    TTC since Oct 2011
    Me: 33, hypothyroidism since 14, cleared all HSG, US, Pre-pregnancy panel tests.
    Hubby: 36, testicular Ca, chemo April-May 2012.
    Natural cycle IUI #1 with trigger and Progesterone Suppositories (Jun 2012) Neg
    Natural Cycle IUI #2 with trigger and Progesterone Suppositories (Jul 2012) NEG
    Aug 2012 - break due to needing a girls' weekend in Cape Cod
    Natural Cycle IUI #3 with trigger and prednisone (Sep 2012) NEGATIVE
    Switched fertility clinics - forced break Oct 2012
    Natural Cycle IUI #4 (Nov 2012) no trigger, no progesterone, no prednisone (Nov 2012) - Neg
    1st round Clomid Cycle IUI #5 (Dec 2012) - POS
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