Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.  

This is Crinone. It contains the female hormone called progesterone. It is used as part of a fertility treatment and may increase the chances of becoming pregnant. It may have other uses, too.  

Crinone is a gel inserted vaginally with an applicator. It is usually given one or two times each day. Your doctor will determine what dose is right for you. You should take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to read the Instructions for Use so that you are comfortable giving yourself the dose at home.

Many people will have side effects. Common side effects include breast pain and enlargement, cramping, constipation, and nausea. Some people will also have vaginal discharge or drowsiness. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. These are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects make you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. With Crinone, this can include a risk of blood clots. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know what symptoms to watch for and when to report them. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any unusual changes to your body. Your doctor should discuss the risks of fertility treatment with you before you begin treatment. 

Crinone may interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

If pregnancy does occur during fertility treatment, Crinone may be continued for several weeks. It is not known if Crinone will harm your unborn baby. Women should check with their doctors before continuing this medication while pregnant and before breastfeeding. 

For best results with Crinone, be sure to follow the Instructions for Use and take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.