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I was on vaginal progesterone in pill form. i insert it when im laying in bed for the night. im always worried that i didnt put it deep enough. how long does it take for it to absorb? im pregnant so i usually have to pee 3-4 hrs later?

Q: i was on vaginal progesterone in pill form. i insert it when im laying in bed for the night. im always worried that i didnt put it deep enough. how long does it take for it to absorb? im pregnant so i usually have to pee 3-4 hrs later?

: Carefully insert it as deeply as possible and gently push it in with a finger. The pill should disintegrate and get absorbed in 3-4 hours.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Carefully insert it as deeply as possible and gently push it in with a finger. The pill should disintegrate and get absorbed in 3-4 hours.

Answered 3/12/2022

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A member asked:

I was on vaginal progesterone in pill form. i insert it when im laying in bed for the night. im always worried that i didnt put it deep enough. how long does it take for it to absorb? im pregnant so i usually have to pee 3-4 hrs later?

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