Progesterone Vaginal Suppositories

Compounded progesterone suppositories prepared to the prescribed strength and schedule

Prescription status

Available by prescription only. Your prescriber decides the ingredients, strength, form, quantity, and directions.

Preparation timing

Preparation timing depends on strength, quantity, and ingredient availability.

Patient instructions available

Step-by-step guide for use, storage, and handling

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Prescriber-led preparation

Compounding is used when the prescription needs something different from a ready-made product.

Progesterone vaginal suppositories are compounded when a prescriber requests progesterone for vaginal use. The prescription determines the strength, quantity, timing, and whether the preparation is part of a fertility or hormone support plan.

Common preparation forms

Vaginal suppository
What to know

Information to review with your prescriber or care team

These notes are educational and do not replace directions from your prescriber or the label on your prescription.

What are Progesterone Suppositories?

Progesterone vaginal suppositories contain progesterone in a base that is designed for vaginal insertion. The pharmacy prepares the strength and quantity written by the prescriber.

This dosage form is different from progesterone capsules or topical cream. The prescriber decides which route and schedule fit the treatment plan.

Prescriber-Led Use

Progesterone suppositories may be prescribed in fertility care, luteal support, or other hormone-related plans. The pharmacy cannot determine from symptoms whether progesterone is appropriate.

Bring timing questions back to your prescriber if the prescription is tied to cycle dates, procedures, lab monitoring, or pregnancy care.

Using the Suppository

Use the schedule on your prescription label. Wash hands before and after insertion. A liner may be helpful because some melted base can leak after use.

For a patient handout, see the progesterone vaginal suppository instructions.

Storage and Travel

  • Follow the storage instructions on the label.
  • Keep suppositories away from heat.
  • Use a cooler pack for travel if the label requires refrigeration.
  • Check the beyond-use date and request refills before the final doses.

Questions about this preparation?

We can explain prescription details, storage, packaging, refill planning, and what to ask before the prescription is changed.

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Compounding Support

Keep compound refills easier to follow

  • Request refills for ongoing prescriptions
  • Follow pickup or delivery updates
  • Keep pharmacy messages in one place
  • Set reminders before refills run low
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions?
About Progesterone Vaginal Suppositories

The strength must be written by the prescriber. The task data referenced 50 mg, 100 mg, and 400 mg prescriptions, but the pharmacy confirms each prescription individually.
Some melted base may leak after use. Many patients use a liner and follow the timing instructions from the prescriber.
Do not switch dosage forms without prescriber direction. Capsules, creams, and suppositories are used differently.

This page is general pharmacy information and does not replace medical advice. Hormone therapy and fertility-related decisions should be made with your prescriber.

Compounding overview

Need help with this prescription?

Send the prescription or call the pharmacy. We can review preparation requirements, timing, and storage questions before you come in.

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