[Skywyre]

I read that the average luteal phase is 14 days. According to FF, mine is only 10 days. Should I be worried? Should I wait to see what it is this month? Because last month was the first month that I started charting. Would it vary that much from month to month?

I'm just wondering if maybe 10 days isn't enough time for the bean to stick.

[ShawnaCAN]

I read that the average luteal phase is 14 days. According to FF, mine is only 10 days. Should I be worried? Should I wait to see what it is this month? Because last month was the first month that I started charting. Would it vary that much from month to month?

I'm just wondering if maybe 10 days isn't enough time for the bean to stick.[/b]

Good question! 10 days is just on the border of being healthy enough to sustain pregnancy. You might want to try vitamin B6 or bio-identical progesterone cream AFTER ovulation to help support your luteal phase length.

A healthy LP is generally considered 11-16 days. Under 10 is considered too short. 10 is right on the line.

Now are there any factors that might be affecting your LP - have you recently discontinued hormonal birth control or are you breastfeeding? If yes to either, time might be all you need for your LP to lenghten.

Hope that helps!

[Skywyre]

Well, I did stop taking birth control pills last November. Maybe that could be it. So I guess I shouldn't worry too much about it.

Thanks for the help.

[ShawnaCAN]

Yes, definitely. Your body needs at least 6 months to recuperate from the BCP, so hang in there. It should improve with time.

[~Annissa~]

Good question! 10 days is just on the border of being healthy enough to sustain pregnancy. You might want to try vitamin B6 or bio-identical progesterone cream AFTER ovulation to help support your luteal phase length.

A healthy LP is generally considered 11-16 days. Under 10 is considered too short. 10 is right on the line.

Now are there any factors that might be affecting your LP - have you recently discontinued hormonal birth control or are you breastfeeding? If yes to either, time might be all you need for your LP to lenghten.

Hope that helps!
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Not to high jack the thread, but I am going through the same issue, only no BCP or breastfeeding in the last 2+ years. What else could be affecting it? I am going to the RE on the 12th and am hoping that she can help, but would love to walk in already pg. I'll try the B6!

Thanks!

[karag]

Mine is always 10 days.. My doctor said I shouldnt be concerned but normal is 12-16..

I still am concerned but what can i do at this point... i am not interested in clomid like my doctor offered so i'm just gonna wait and see...

[ShawnaCAN]

Not to high jack the thread, but I am going through the same issue, only no BCP or breastfeeding in the last 2+ years. What else could be affecting it? I am going to the RE on the 12th and am hoping that she can help, but would love to walk in already pg. I'll try the B6!

Thanks![/b]

Your blinkies say PCOS - that can be a contributing factor for a short LP.

[sjkduke]

I have a LPD, I tried progesterone, and while it helped a bit--I went from 7-10 days to 11, I didn't like the side effects. I tried B6 and it didn't seem to do anything for me, but I only tried it for one cycle. I'm now on my first cycle of Clomid.

Good luck!