Is it normal to experience occasional, mild period-like cramps and gas with no bleeding during early pregnancy (about five weeks after an IUI) while taking progesterone, gonadotrophin injections, Duphaston, and Susten, or should I seek urgent medical care?
Congratulations on your pregnancy! It is completely normal to experience mild, period-like cramps and gas at five weeks. Your uterus is beginning to stretch, and the hormonal support you are taking?including progesterone (Susten), dydrogesterone (Duphaston), and gonadotrophin?naturally slows digestion, leading to gas and bloating. Since you have no bleeding, these symptoms are highly reassuring and typical of early pregnancy. You do not need urgent care. However, please contact your doctor if the cramping becomes severe, occurs on only one side, or if you experience heavy bleeding or dizziness. Wishing you a very healthy and smooth pregnancy ahead!