Cyclogest is a brand name for the medication progesterone, which is used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender women. In transgender hormone therapy, progesterone may be used to help achieve a more balanced hormonal profile and enhance feminization. Here’s a detailed guide to the administration of Cyclogest:
Administration:
- Preparation:
- Cyclogest pessaries (sometimes known as vaginal suppositories) can be inserted into the vagina or rectum using an applicator provided with the medication.
- Before using Cyclogest, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Unwrap the Cyclogest suppository and remove it from its packaging.
- Administration Technique:
- People who have had a new vagina created through gender-affirming surgery should consider which type of tissue their vagina is made of. If it is constructed from colon then pessaries and suppositories would be absorbed from there. If it is made from penile inversion then absorption may be reduced, and rectal insertion would be better.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent or stand with one foot elevated on a stool or chair.
- Gently insert the suppository as far as it will comfortably go using the applicator provided.
- Push the plunger on the applicator to release the suppository into the vagina.
- Remove the applicator and discard it properly.
- Wash your hands thoroughly again after administration.
- Timing:
- Use Cyclogest pessaries at the same time each day to maintain consistent levels of the medication in your body.
- Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not skip doses or alter the dosage.
- Post-Administration Care:
- After using Cyclogest, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Dispose of any unused or expired suppositories according to local regulations or as instructed by your healthcare provider.