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Prometrium shots vs. suppositories?!

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Hi Ladies,
I used the suppositories this cycle. I felt like I learned about it as I went and maybe this next cycle I should learn AHEAD of time so that I can better my chances...

I wondered if the shots are better? Why do some ladies get shots and some get pills and some get suppositories?

My level was a 5.4 on day 4. They did mine on day 4 but I think they should have waited until day 7, right?

At the end of my cycle I did ask what it rose to and it didn't get that much better, it was a 9.4 I know they want it above 10. I wondered if I had done shots would it have helped more you think?
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I've personally not used either yet. However, my RE uses suppositories instead of the shots. I asked him why and he told me that there are enough studies to show success with suppositories vs. shots, and that the shots are traumatic for patients since they are IM. He said that their success rates are the same and his patients only have to do subcutaneous shots for stimulation which make them happier and less sore/bruised .

Is it still common for REs to be using shots?
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I used suppositories when I was going through IUIs. Now that I am going through IVF, I will be using suppositories and patches (Vivelle Dot). My RE told me the same reason as Janlei's RE. I am VERY happy not to have the shots as my hubby travels weekly and would not be able to give me the shots.
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used the suppositories with IUI and shots with IVF, my RE has had better sucess rates with shots and IVF then the suppositories.
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I think the main variable is your doc - they seem to each have their own perspectives on this one. The IM progesterone shot was the thing I was the most worried about with our upcoming IVF. But when I went to the training this week, I was relieved to learn that my doc uses suppositories. Of course, I'd grit my teeth and do whatever it takes to get pregnant, but my doc said the same thing as Janlei's - he feels the research shows that the shots and suppositories have equal effectiveness.
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same with my clinic - suppositories. Thank god! I can barely manage the shots I am doing now.
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I am doing the suppositories too on my IVF, just started them today. I actually keep thinking oh no what if they fall out? lol, Just me being paranoid again ,haha, Stacy
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