First PIO Injection Done

This morning started my progesterone in oil shots. In the past I always did the crinone vaginal cream for my progesterone but Dr. Kwak-Kim prefers the shots feels they are better so this time we are following her advice. They have to be given in the upper part of my hip so my husband is giving them to me. I measured it all out for him. 2cc in the morning. He did a great job administering it, we did it with me laying down on my side. The pin prick was not bad but it is sore after. I am sure not looking forward to him doing one each morning but you do what it takes to overcome this disease. I will also be doing oral progesterone at night.

 

Progesterone in an FET cycle

Once the uterine lining has been thickened sufficiently, progesterone is added. Once the progesterone is added, the Lupron may be stopped. Progesterone matures the uterine lining and makes it receptive to an embryo to implant. Once the progesterone is begun, there is a certain “window of implantation” during which the embryo must be transferred. The stage of the embryo must match the stage of development of the uterus. Therefore, the only factor that locks the patient into performing the transfer on a certain day is starting the progesterone. Once the progesterone is begun, if the embryo transfer is not performed on a certain day, the cycle must be canceled and a new preparation with hormones must be begun after allowing a period to occur. In my case we are doing transfer on the 6th day after progesterone is begun.