Do progesterone side effects mimic early pregnancy symptoms?

[ClomidCarrow]

Just that, really.

I'm 8dpo and trying to pass the time! It's my first round taking progesterone pessaries following ovulation and a round of Clomid.

Apart from some barely there cramps, the only new "symptom" I've got is watery CM and a general feeling of wetness. I'm very "aware" that I've been using the pessaries, so wonder if it's just that. I don't usually get this during my LP.

It got me thinking that maybe the additional progesterone is mimicking early pregnancy symptoms, even if implantation actually hasn't happened.

What do you reckon?

[itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted]

Yup progesterone supplements messes with your head and does mimic early pregnancy symptoms

In a "normal" pregnancy it's the naturally produced progesterone which gives you symptoms like nausea, saw boobs and increased discharge

[ClomidCarrow]

@itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted It's definitely messing with my head!

By the same token, should the progesterone also supress pre AF symptoms? I really need to stop overthinking this!