luteal phase Q

#1 August 20th, 2007, 11:39 AM

I've just read an article that states the luteal phase is on average 14 days in length... going by my cycle just past, and I am pretty sure it's the same on previous cycles... my luteal phase seems to be around 9 to 10 days... is that short?! And if so, what implications does this have?

Resi · #2 August 20th, 2007, 01:24 PM

If your luteal phase lasts anything under 10 days it is considered a luteal phase defect. But some doctors believe that if the luteal phase falls under 12 days, then it is a problem. If you conceive and you have a luteal phase defect, you will have an early miscarriage.

A luteal phase defect cannot sustain a pregnancy because the uterine lining in these women begins to break down, bringing on the menstrual bleeding and causing an early miscarriage. There could be more than one reason for the luteal phase defect which can be found out after medical analysis. Going by statistics, the number one reason for a luteal phase defect is low progesterone levels. Your doctor can do a progesterone test on you 7 days past ovulation to determine exactly how deficient you are. Once you know that there are several ways of correcting this defect.

http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/lu...se-defect.html

#3 August 20th, 2007, 02:10 PM

uh oh, that's not good+

ETA: Looks like I miscounted, seems this cycle ended a little early, and so I'm probably around the 12 day mark for this. But it sounds like it could be easily corrected with Vit B6 from what I read on that link. Ty Resi xxxx

#4 August 20th, 2007, 02:24 PM

You can start progesterone cream after you O or you can try the B6 I believe it is throughout your cycle to help your LP.

NutMeg76 · #5 August 20th, 2007, 02:54 PM

I think you should wait until you have a few more charts to compare with. Last cycle you did not chart completely and very well could have O'd on CD 12 which would give you a longer LP.

Although, if you are concerned taking a vit B supplement will not hurt you in anyway.

#6 August 21st, 2007, 02:12 AM

Very true Meghan, only thing is I definately got an + on the OPK on CD 13 or 14. But I do agree with you. My cycle was a few days short this month, So it may very well be I'm ok on that point.