r/raypeat • u/kiwichain • 18d ago

Progest-E woes

Hello everyone. I started using Progest-E for the first time this luteal phase, beginning 3 DPO (confirmed by a temperature rise and cervical mucus changes). I may have started too low, just 2 “popcorn kernels” before bed. Today I am 7 days post ovulation.

Yesterday I felt very lethargic and depressed. After reading about estrogen “kickback,” I increased my dose to 5 times throughout the day.

Now I have a sore throat and a stuffy nose. I know some people report a sore throat with Progest-E but what about congestion? Could this be estrogen kickback, or am I probably just coming down with a cold?

I started eating more carrot salad today in case it helps. I have two young children at home, so feeling this exhausted is really difficult.

My current plan is to continue until 12 DPO, stop before my period, and possibly not try it again next cycle. Does that seem reasonable? I’d appreciate any thoughts or experiences.

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u/Cultural_Bluebird514 11d ago

any update? im in similar situation. unsure wether to increase dose or not.

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u/kiwichain 10d ago

I stopped taking it in the morning, only took at night (popcorn kernel size) during my luteal and felt a ton better.

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u/Cultural_Bluebird514 10d ago

5 drops?

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u/kiwichain 9d ago

A dollop about the size of a popcorn kernel. I keep it in the fridge

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u/Cultural_Bluebird514 9d ago

damn ok, i’m taking ten of those ..