Progesterone Cream

[AshleyJ]

Hi everyone! So I'm a little frustrated this month and was wondering if anyone had any options for me on progesterone cream. I've been TTC for 6 months, and I have been having a hard time because I spot- a lot. I start spotting about 10 days before my period every month. I brought this up to my Dr. and I asked if she thought it could be luteal phase defect and if I should go on progesterone. She agreed. When I got the cream, her directions were to use it days 12-24 of my cycle. Everything I read online tells me to wait to use it until after you ovulate because it can suppress ovulation. I tried calling her office to ask but the nurse was rude and told me to just follow the directions. Day 12 is wayyyyy before I ovulate. I used the cream as directed and am currently on day 16- no positive opk yet! Go figure. Also, she only wanted me to use it until day 24. Wayyyy before my luteal phase is over. I don't understand how that's going to help lengthen it if I don't even use it the whole time. I Feel like I'm out of luck this month now. Help!

 

[HolisticDoc]

Hi AshleyJ! I use Pro-cream also. I wait until 2 days post ovulation before I start applying the cream. I use charting to confirm ovulation and thats why I wait 2 days. I continue applying until AF shows. It has helped to stop spotting and lengthen my LP when I use it.

Prior to ovulation, progesterone should not be elevated in our bodies. So by taking it early it can irregulate that cycle. (The directions on your bottle assumes that you have a 'typical' 28 day cycle and ovulate btwn 12-14).

 

[baby_rose]

Joining you girls and yes id say wait for o!!