Light periods

[Cypress]

Hi Natsby - I have the same issue, short light periods 2-3 days. This has made me worry that my lining is not thick enough. I read somewhere online (fount of all knowledge lol!) that a period of 3 or fewer days could be a problem.

This is my first month on clomid and at CD9 they measured my lining at only 2mm when they would like to see at least 5mm at that stage, so they were not happy with my lining. So either my lining is just thin normally, or the clomid has made it thin (which clomid is known for).

I googled for things to improve lining and found raspberry leaf tea recommended, which you already take (but apparently recommended only until ov, then stop); and pomegranate juice (the pure, unsweetened kind; or tablets). Who knows if they make any difference!

My fertility specialist (NHS) told me not to use baby aspirin, so I'm not.

One thing I tried last month was progesterone cream post-ov. It is entirely experimental for me, so I'm not really recommending it, but it is supposed to help build lining post-ov and I got a 5-6 day period after using it. I'm going to use it again this month post-ov. Good luck to you, if you find any other info on how to improve lining please let me know!

 

[StarSign]

I thought aspirin was to thin the lining as it's a blood thinner?

I know aspirin is a thinner as they are giving it to FIL to thin his blood after his strokes.

Personally I would be reluctant to take aspirin unless directed to do so by a doctor

I thought aspirin was to thin the lining as it's a blood thinner?

I 2nd baby aspirin being a blood thinner. I think it's general help for fertility is to improve blood flow/nutrients to the uterus indirectly because the blood is now flowing by more oftern.

Vitex (I've been on it) really seems to help with making that LH surge very succinct and yes, also with lining increase (now that I think about it). My periods are now much "more" so I would also feel that my lining is thickening up like it should be to care for a beanie. However, I would also recommend siberian ginseng to help with the vitality/healthiness of the lining.

Eleutherococcus senticosis (Siberian Ginseng) is an ancient and highly respected Chinese tonic with a wide variety of medicinal uses. Chinese herbalists recommend Siberian Ginseng to restore vital energy and promote overall systemic functioning. It is known to support sexual functioning and to promote fertility and is often recommended as an aphrodisiac. It can also be very beneficial in the treatment of infertility related to stress. Used regularly, Siberian Ginseng can regulate the menstrual cycle, improve hormone balance and tone the uterus to improve the ability of the fetus to implant after conception.​