I don't know where to start...

[SpudsMama]

Hi ladies

I'm on CD1 of my 13th month TTC. After looking back at all of my other cycles and charts, I've realised that my luteal phase changes a lot month by month - it can go anywhere from 12 to 16 days. I know that's not normal and it's due to low progesterone. My cycles range anywhere from 30 to 33 days, but I don't think that's anything to worry about is it?

But what I've been thinking about is trying out a progesterone supplement, or cream. I have a friend on here who has used the cream with success (sadly ended in MC), and I was wondering if anyone else here has any experience with it?

I have other signs of low progesterone, such as my temps start to decline up to a week before AF arrives, lots of dips throughout the two week wait, brown spotting before my period starts etc. I had blood taken on CD6 of my last cycle and it was shown to be a little low then, but my GP didn't say or do anything about it. I'm not going back to see him until next month if I don't get my BFP before then.

Has anyone got any tips?

 

[pinkfee]

Sadly haven't got any tip's but am also interested to see others responses.

I notice that my luteal phase changes from month to month, I've got an appt with a fertility doctor in two weeks, so I might raise it with them. As my GP didn't take much notice and didn't think it was a problem. I've had CD2 and CD21 blood tests done which i'll be getting the results from so hopefully that might shed some light. If I have any luck i'll let you know

 

[Jennifer01]

It was my understanding that luteal phase is more of a problem if it is very short?

 

[LizMcD]

Hiya, I'm on my 13th month ttc with low progesterone. From what I've read agnus (vitex) and vitamin b6 r supposed to help increase levels. However I'm only taking the vitamin cos Im being investigated for treatment- I'm having a hcosy scan to check my tubes before they will give me ovulation treatment.

Has ur doc said whether they think ur ovulating??

Good luck xx

 

[SpudsMama]

Yes, he's sure that I'm ovulating, and I've never doubted it either to be honest.

I've been recommended a cream by someone who was in the same boat as I am now. It worked for her, so I'm going to give it a try this cycle. It's called Natpro if anybody is interested xx

 

[Amber3]

If you want to find out about your progesterone levels then a blood test 7 days after ovulation is what you need.
I am currently on Cyclogest (it helps) and have also just started taking B6 vitamins.
Best wishes,
Amber