Progesterone Suppositories: The Ultimate How-To Guide!

If taking a progesterone suppository, you would wait until after you ovulate. This is when progesterone is most needed to support your body for pregnancy. You can take a progesterone suppository by placing it in your vagina. Your doctor will give you more direction on your specific dosing.

Be sure to follow the steps below to ensure your safety and the effectiveness of the hormone administration.

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• Thoroughly wash your hands and clean your vulvar area.
• Remove the suppository from the plastic covering.
• Insert the flat end of the suppository into the open end of the applicator. If using a pre-filled applicator, you can skip this step.
• Lie down on your back and draw your knees up towards your chest
• Hold the applicator by the other end of the barrel (that doesn’t contain the suppository). Gently insert it into the vagina as far as it can comfortably go
• Then, press the plunger to release the suppository into the vagina.
• Remove the applicator from the vagina.
• Lay down on your back for about 10 – 15 minutes to reduce leakage.
• After each use, clean according to package instructions. If you have a single-use applicator, be sure to dispose of it.

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This may seem like a lot of steps, but it’s actually quite simple. Try not to let yourself get too overwhelmed. Think of it as being very similar to the way you insert a tampon into your vagina from an applicator.

As with any medication, there are some steps you should take to ensure your safety:

• Only take progesterone at the direction of a healthcare professional. Do not start taking it on your own.
• If you experience a missed dose, don’t panic. Just take it as soon as you remember. If it’s too close to your next dose, then just skip it and wait until the next dose. Don’t double up on your doses!
• Use the bathroom before inserting a suppository. This avoids any uncomfortable having to go after the fact. It’s recommended that you wait at least a half hour to pee after insertion and one hour before pooping.
• Watch for any discharge. Discharge after using progesterone suppositories is completely normal. It’s whitish in color, and wearing a pad or pantiliner helps absorb it. Avoid using tampons though as they can interfere with the absorption process. If you think the discharge is excessive or unusual in any way, call your doctor.

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