progesterone doubts???

bella12183 · May 2015

Hi, has any mom or baby had any side effects to progesterone? I know this will save my pregnancy but there are so many pro/cons articles in the internet....

Please help.

przemosbabe · May 2015

I haven't had any side affects at all from the progesterone, and at first I was on 3 different kinds. Still nothing. I'm not a side affects person though.

dmbrydon · May 2015

I use the injections. No side effects for me either other than mild tenderness at the injection site, but not any different than any other shot. This is the second time I've been on progesterone (third pregnancy).

bella12183 · May 2015

That's awesome! Thanks for the response.

PhoenixRyuu · May 2015

Some bloating, nausea and irritability. Nothing worse than usual PMS symptoms or early pregnancy symptoms (which can be caused by progesterone, go figure). Other than that, no issues with progesterone.

wlbmom2013 · May 2015

Only pain and tenderness at the injection site. My mom gave me my shot Monday and I think she went a little too low (closer to my buttcrack, sorry if it's tmi) and it's still tender today. I take 200 mg on Mondays and Thursdays. Does anyone else take that much or more?

GirlOnTheBeach · May 2015

I had zero side effects (except finally getting a sticky baby).

biancakoz · May 2015

I am on suppositories, not shots. I started at 23 weeks because of an incompetent cervix found at 13 weeks. It's worked so far; no real side effects except possible weight gain (which is hard to determine when you're pregnant, but I seemed to start gaining at an increased pace once I started the progesterone). Your body produces progesterone naturally, so it really shouldn't effect you or the baby negatively.

bella12183 · May 2015

I think my hips are growing....

Samone4040 · May 2015

I HAVE BEEN HAVING MAJOR MIGRAINES DUE TO THE SHOT

PlainJane8350 · May 2015

I'm on vaginal progesterone for a short cervix, but haven't experienced any side effects.

BabyNewbury2012 · June 2015

dmbrydon said:
I use the injections. No side effects for me either other than mild tenderness at the injection site, but not any different than any other shot. This is the second time I've been on progesterone (third pregnancy).

When did your doctor stop your progesterone injections in your previous pregnancies? How long after did you go.into labor?

gfam23 · June 2015

BabyNewbury2012 said:

dmbrydon said:
I use the injections. No side effects for me either other than mild tenderness at the injection site, but not any different than any other shot. This is the second time I've been on progesterone (third pregnancy).
When did your doctor stop your progesterone injections in your previous pregnancies? How long after did you go.into labor?

I've had the injections with my two previous pregnancies (and so far this one as well). Usually doctors have you stop at week 35 or 36. I delivered about a week after I stopped each time, a little after 37 weeks. (My first baby was born at 33 weeks.)

mom4liak · June 2015

I take Makena shots once a week. Horrible headaches, increased weight gain, and whole body itchiness. This is my 2nd pregnancy taking P17 shots and I had the same side effects both times.

farminmomma2five · June 2015

I've been on it with all four of mine and now #5. I start pills as soon as I find out. And then my shots start weekly at week 16. Never had any problems or side affects.

JessieandAdam · July 2015

I'm on Crinone progesterone gel and the ibly side effect is that I feel a little puffy.

amm0512 · July 2015

I started weekly progesterone shots at 16 weeks due to PTL with DS. Only side effects so far are strong headaches the first two days after injection, and I have gained a pound per week since starting. I hadn't put on any weight prior to the shots, so not sure if it is just a coincidence or caused by the shots.

abs99 · July 2015

I used the suppositories and no side effects....

wlbmom2013 · July 2015

I had an allergic reaction to the shots (in sesame seed oil), so my Dr gave me the vaginal capsules. The only side effect has been that my "area" feels a little more tender. I go to the Dr on Tuesday and will ask him about it, but has anyone else had this?

ljhgrey · July 2015

My first was born 36w5d - two days before "full term"- water broke, no cervix issues. OB wants me to start Makena. Not sure what to do. If I don't do the shots and I go even more preterm, I'll hate myself. If I take the shots I'm worried it will be an unnecessary intervention and the possible side effect of miscarriage/stillbirth terrify me. I think, if DS was born just two days later, I wouldn't even have to make this decision. So I'm completely torn and have no idea what to do. Did anyone turn down the progesterone? I'm having cervical measurements every four weeks. Was 3.1 and closed at 16 weeks.

cmerribury · July 2015

I'm on the suppositories and am having exhaustion, massive bloating, sore breasts, and have been really grumpy/snappy. When I actually administer them, I have a brief bout of nausea, but am otherwise fine.

munizbear · August 2015

I've been on the suppositories, the injection (in sesame oil) and also the pills. I only had a reaction to the injections and that was 2 weeks into doing them. I broke out on both of my butt cheeks- red rash with welts- super itchy, just terrible. My doctor told me to stop immedietly and start on orals, 3 times a day. I guess it depends on each person. I have heard if you receive the injection, your best bet is to do the injections and ask they mix it with olive oil. Seems to be the most gentle.

Best of luck!

lucky10liz · August 2015

I've been on the suppositories and injections since week 6 with varying doses depending on what my levels are. So I don't know pregnancy without them. But to me it's all worth it. If I hadn't started it when I did, I would have lost our baby girl.

sam301 · August 2015

I'm on vaginal progesterone due to short cervix, no side effects as of yet, I have vomitted twice but not sure if that is a side effect yet as I've only been on it 3 nights now. My colleague said she had burns inside from vaginal progesterone but between you and me I think she may be a hypochondriac she's had every illness under the sun (lol)

live4something · August 2015

I am on the suppositories twice per day. I notice that after I take it (say 15 minutes or so), I feel dizzy. I am so incredibly bloated that a lot of my pants are not fitting and it's way too early in my pregnancy for that :-) Other than that, I can't tell if it's the medicine or just normal pregnancy symptoms.

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