In frozen embryo procedure, are shots necessary or will suppositories do?
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Q. In frozen embryo procedure, are shots necessary or will suppositories do?

Answered by
Dr. Balakrishnan R
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on May 23, 2018 and last reviewed on: Sep 11, 2023

Hello doctor,

When doing a frozen embryo transfer cycle, is it absolutely necessary to use progesterone in oil shots or will the suppositories work the same?

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Hello,

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How are you doing?

  • I am sure it is the painful pricks that is making you ask this query. It is the belief of the treating doctor, that a particular type of Progesterone is more effective. So, based on the doctor's experience, the different routes of Progesterone are preferred.
  • But as per studies, the effectiveness of vaginal progesterone suppositories is the highest, with a least first pass metabolism (so less is lost into the blood) and minimal side effects. So, I would advise vaginal natural micronized Progesterone 200 mg two to three times a day.
  • Aqueous formulations is supposed to be painless, but actually, it is painful, with an occasional hematoma or painful swelling at the site.
  • Vaginal application of progesterone gel, spray, or capsules are all equally effective.

Hope I have clarified your query. Do write back. All the best.

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