What Are Progesterone Pessaries?
Progesterone pessaries are small medical devices that are placed inside of the vagina or rectum to release a hormone known as progesterone into a woman’s body. Progesterone is a type of hormone that works to ready the uterus for pregnancy. They are used in some women who are undergoing infertility treatments to help ensure that their uterus is prepared to become pregnant and to help sustain a possible pregnancy. They have also been used to alleviate premenstrual syndrome symptoms and postpartum depression.
