IVF Pregnancy Symptoms vs Progesterone Side Effects – How to Tell the Difference During Your 2-Week Wait

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shwetha Y Baratikkae, IVF Specialist & Obstetrician-Gynaecologist — Janisthaa IVF Center Bangalore | Updated: May 2026 Progesterone or Pregnancy? After IVF embryo transfer, progesterone medication causes almost identical symptoms to early pregnancy — breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, nausea, and frequent urination. You cannot tell from symptoms alone whether the transfer was […]