Progesterone injections

I just had my first transfer (and hopefully, my last) of 2 embryos fertilized through ICSI.  I am currently on progesterone injections, 1cc per day of progesterone in sesame oil.  My husband gives me the injection around 7pm.  My entire body is aching, similar to when you have the flu.  My breasts hurt, similar to the pain I felt near the end of my first pregnancy, 15 years ago.  Can this be a side effect of this medication?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you were my patient, I would ask you to take your temperature to be certain that you don't have a fever, and if not, I would definitely suspect that your symptoms are related to the medication.  A good support bra and some acetominophen might help.
Good luck!
Dr B