Question 1

will taking cyclogest (progesterone) for entire pregnancy cause harm to fetus?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone does: Not have an fda classification for pregnancy. The vaginal gel is sometimes used in women who have a short cervix to help prevent premature delivery. But, please tell your OB that you are using it, i assume for depression.

Question 2

hi, i had a chemical pregnant at 4w 6d after icsi.i stopped lupron and cyclogest (progesterone) for 2 days in 3rd week when i found no symptoms. was this reason for m/c?

Accepted Answer

Not the reason: Miscarriages are almost from genetic abnormalities that occur during fertilization. There is nothing you could have done to prevent it. Next time though please discuss your medications with your doctor and follow the directions exactly as directed.

Question 3

i am around 5 week pregnant (last period was on 10-sep). my hcg hormone level is 800+ miu/ml and progesterone 26.2 ng/ml. because i have history of miscarriages i was advised to take cyclogest pessaries (2 per day). will this cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

: "Cyclogest" is given to help prevent miscarriage in ear;ly pregnancy (6-10 w) resulting from inadequate progesterone production from the placenta, and is not associated with birth defects.

Question 4

how to use cyclogest (progesterone) 400mg to increase breasth?

Accepted Answer

Clarification: You will need to clarify with the doctor who prescribed this medication. Unless you are suffering from hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism them Estrogen supplementation is not likely to impact breast development. If you do have that disease then careful monitoring and dosing is needed to prevent fibrocystic breast formation

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: cyclogest (progesterone)?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone: Cyclogest is a progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone that is produced by the ovaries during the menstrual cycle. Progesterone can be used to treat various gyneclogical and non gynecological conditions.

Question 6

what are cyclogest (progesterone) pessaries?

Accepted Answer

Release hormones: These are pessaries used by ivf doctors to support early ivf pregnancies.

Early pregnancies need Progesterone to keep going and typically ivf doctors use some sort of supplementation.

Question 7

is cyclogest safe to take while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

NO!: The package insert for this medication specifically indicates "THIS MEDICATION SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING BREAST FEEDING."

Question 8

i took prontogest 100 injection daily for 3 weeks,then cyclogest (progesterone) rectal pessaries 400mg daily for a month,200mg for a month,still on it,until when?

Accepted Answer

No estrogen: In order for your period to come on, your uterus needs to be exposed to estrogen, followed by Progesterone and then the withdrawal of these hormones. This is what happens when you ovulate and when you take birth control. It is likely you did not ovulate and did not make estrogen. You should discuss these issues with your gyn.

Question 9

hello dr
my wife is 11weeks pregnant & she's on 200mg cyclogest, we were told to avoid sex but last night after she has put 1 in we had sex. how can it affect our pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Call her OB MD: Medication instructions are given to patients for a reason to avoid questions just like this one. Have your wife contact her OB MD and explain this issue for further advice.

Question 10

can i have sex while taking cyclogest (progesterone)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: From what I read, it is not a problem to have sex while taking cyclogest (progesterone). However, I strongly recommend that you also discuss this w/ your provider who can give you complete information for optimizing this treatment and the effectiveness you hope for.  Best wishes!

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Will taking cyclogest (progesterone) for entire pregnancy cause harm to fetus?

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Hi, i had a chemical pregnant at 4w 6d after icsi.i stopped lupron and cyclogest (progesterone) for 2 days in 3rd week when i found no symptoms. was this reason for m/c?

A member asked:

I am around 5 week pregnant (last period was on 10-sep). my hcg hormone level is 800+ miu/ml and progesterone 26.2 ng/ml. because i have history of miscarriages i was advised to take cyclogest pessaries (2 per day). will this cause birth defects?

A member asked:

How to use cyclogest (progesterone) 400mg to increase breasth?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: cyclogest (progesterone)?

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What are cyclogest (progesterone) pessaries?

A member asked:

Is cyclogest safe to take while breastfeeding?

A member asked:

I took prontogest 100 injection daily for 3 weeks,then cyclogest (progesterone) rectal pessaries 400mg daily for a month,200mg for a month,still on it,until when?

A member asked:

Hello dr my wife is 11weeks pregnant & she's on 200mg cyclogest, we were told to avoid sex but last night after she has put 1 in we had sex. how can it affect our pregnancy?

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Can i have sex while taking cyclogest (progesterone)?

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