February 14, 2013

PUPO


In the IVF community once you have transferred embryos you are considered 
PUPO or pregnant until proven otherwise. 


Day 6 - Progesterone lozenge: 3x a day
           - Endometrin insert: 3x a day
           - Estradiol tablet: 3x a day
          - Vivelle Dot patch: time to stick on a new one


This medication contains Estradiol, it is just in a different delivery method than the pills I take. Vivelle also helps make sure I have enough estrogen in my system. The medication is slowly released over a 3-day period. Side effects include: skin redness/irritation at the application site, breast tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, headache. It is rare that any serious side effects occur but if they do you should contact your doctor immediately. 

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