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Irregular cycle so when to start progesterone?

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Megifer · 02/01/2026 12:09

Hi all

Realise i should have asked the GP more about this. Im sure she said i could start the progesterone whenever, but the leaflet says start on day 15.

My cycle is irregular so tbh I have no idea when day 15 will be and ive been on the gel for nearly a week now.

I was technically due on 4 days ago going off my app but thats after about 8 months of 11-140 day cycles so its skewed.

Im getting period pains and sore breasts which you'd think would indicate im due any day but, of course, it means nothing if the last year is anything to go by as ive had this without a period in sight.

Anyone knowledgeable that can give me a pointer on when to start the progesterone please? Stuff ive read online seems to suggest it doesnt really matter but i cant unread what i read in the leaflet and dont want to be on the gel alone for too long obvs.

Thank you!!

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Bulbsbulbsbulbs · 02/01/2026 12:16

It doesn't matter. You take it for 2 weeks on, two weeks off. You don't need to link it to your cycle or wait.

Megifer · 02/01/2026 12:21

Bulbsbulbsbulbs · 02/01/2026 12:16

It doesn't matter. You take it for 2 weeks on, two weeks off. You don't need to link it to your cycle or wait.

Ah brill thank you!! Common sense also said it didnt matter tbh but then I read the leaflet 😩

I'll start it tonight then, thanks again 😊

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