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A member asked:

What are the side effects of using progesterone after iui (also using puregon & ovidrel injections) last iui was unsuccessful.

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Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Progesterone : Progesterone can cause several side effects such as fatigue, sleepiness, mood changes, and nausea. Most patients tolerate this symptoms well though.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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I had IUI on day 13, after hCG injection on day 12, then started progesterone suppositarys 400mg, but now I am two days late. If I stop doing suppositarys, how long will it be before period starts, if not pregnant. I was thinking I could be pregnant be

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Last month had IUI with femara. Was placed on progesterone and estrace (estradiol). Got period and today is day 20 no ovulation. Is this normal? I always ovulate

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