Cyclogest - constipation!

[Craftycakey15]

I just found out Im pregnant after ICSI treatment. I have been taking Cycologest progesterone pessaries (3 x 400mg daily) for a couple of weeks and must continue until I'm 12 weeks pregnant. It has however given me very bad constipation. I have tried eating fibre rich food and using syrup of figs but its not working. Has anyone else had this with Cyclogest? Do I need to go to the Dr? I want to try and sort this naturally if at all possible! Sorry for the T.M.I!

[cheapredwine]

Yes. It should settle down though. But early on it was awful and no matter how much fruit, veg and fluids I tried it didn't help. Lactulose or Movicol are both safe to use but you will need to ask for them OTC.

[Craftycakey15]

Thanks. I have sent my husband out to get some. I wish it would settle down. I have tried everything food/drink wise.

[bessie84]

try back entrance (i know, i know) or prune juice helped me. x

[Craftycakey15]

I'm taking them rectally and think that's the problem. I won't do the front as I read a lot of women get thrush. Oh the joys of it all!

[CooPie10]

I'm also on cyclogest and use them rectally. It has in fact made me regular I start of my day with a high fiber breakfast and have been eating more fruits now than ever. I have heard though that is causes constipation in some.

[cheapredwine]

Really hope you get some relief OP. (Cyclogest can really irritate the cervix if you use them vaginally, I've always used them rectally).

[Dixiechick17]

I used cyclogest from 24 weeks to 37 weeks, I was constipated before I started using them, pregnancy just did that to me. I made up prune purees and had a glass before bed every night, really helped keep me fairly regular. Lactulose and stuff like that has never worked for me.

[mrsmugoo]

I was on 2x 400mg cyclogest up to 12 weeks and took then rectally too with no constipation tbh I think constipation is a common early pregnancy symptom regardless of if you're on progesterone.

[Healthyme15]

Try to drink more water and fresh fruit juices. You can take also an herbal supplement that is very effective in relieving constipation problem. I have this Digestic by Mimonis which was prescribed to me by my Doctor. I was very impressed with the result showed to me by this supplement. It helps me bring back my normal bowel movement.

[Craftycakey15]

Thanks. I'm now wondering if the hormone is giving me this terrible insomnia too.

[mrsmugoo]

Insomnia is another very common early pregnancy symptom - probably not related to the progesterone.

[Craftycakey15]

mrsmugoo thanks for letting me know! I have been worried about not feeling pregnant, just dealing with these two problems instead. I'm shattered and hope it passes soon.

[mrsmugoo]

I had pretty much no symptoms in the first trimester other than a 3 week puke-a-thon weeks 7-10 and tiredness.

In my first pregnancy I was totally unaware of being pregnant until 14 weeks so no symptoms whatsoever!

Good luck and congratulations!