What was the number, and do you have any pre-existing health issues?
Then I'll get back to you, lol.
thanks! It was just under 10 and she said that 10 is the lowest, and it should be something like 30 to be good/normal. She just said "oh I don't think it's problem, just keep eating healthy food, meat and other iron rich foods."
I've had low iron before and it got worse in the last 2yrs partly due to having a copper IUD which made my AF long and heavy (eek never again!) Had an early MC in April 2011 and since then AF has been minimal, short LP of 9-10 days and spotting for 2-3 days before AF. Though she said my progesterone was normal (it was my first cycle taking Vitex which I think helped).
I can't help but wonder if the low could be a problem for implantation?
thanks for your help
Are you from the states? (I'm asking b/c I have noticed different scales with UK vs. USA levels).
If you are, 10 isn't that bad. 30? Well, that's unheard of, lol. Most non pregnant women should run 11-13 ish, with somewhat of a normal variation. Try red meat and raisins. They can both help. You can take iron supplements daily with meals. They can be constipating, so you may want to take a stool softener once or twice daily as well. And instead of iron, you can take a spoonful of black strap molasses. I have a nurse friend and when she worked in an OB office, that's what he prescribed his patients, lol.
Some people are just anemic naturally, but I would check with your doc anyway to make sure that there is no underlying reason why you're anemic, which could in turn interfere with conception.
9-10 day lp is on the short side. Glad to hear that your progesterone checked out good. I had several months where I was spotting for 2-3 days prior to AF. I thought it was low progesterone, but it turned out to be my thyroid.
Anyway, if you see an RE they would probably encourage you to do some clomid or femara to lengthen your lp (caused by producing better or more follicles, which in turn will produce more progesterone and lengthen the lp). And possibly give you progesterone supplements after ov.
Good luck.