Hey guys. I’m in peri and am on progesterone 300mg nightly and estradiol 0.025mg patches twice weekly. My nipples are unbelievably sore. Seriously they feel like fresh bruises, even the pressure of fabric from a shirt or bra can be painful. My GYN said this is common with progesterone and recommended evening primrose pills, but like an idiot I didn’t ask what strength or how often. Do you have any experience with this or advice? Please and thanks - it’s making me extremely cranky 😬

  • proudblond@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    7 days ago

    I have no idea if this would work, but I have silicone nipple guard thingies for keeping the pokey bits tucked in under a thin bra or no bra at all. They adhere to the skin pretty easily without adhesive because the skin is sticky enough. I think they’re normally called pasties? It would help with the fabric friction from clothes at least.

    I hope you find some relief soon!!

    • klemptor@startrek.websiteOP
      3·
      6 days ago

      Thanks for the suggestion! I do have a set of these and I tried them but even just the pressure of them touching my nipples was uncomfortable. But it’s worth a try again - maybe inside a looser-fit bra would be better?