Vitamins to Lengthen LP?
May 12, 2015 12:20:44 GMT -5
Post by shadesofgold on May 12, 2015 12:20:44 GMT -5
Let me start by saying that I did try to get in touch with my midwife for an answer, but have not yet heard back. I am doing online research but am looking for a little wisdom from GKU!
I am on the bench since our loss in early March, and have been charting in the meantime. I have noticed that my luteal phase has been 10 days and 9 days, respectively, my last two cycles. (It is supposed to be at least ~11-14 days to support healthy implantation.) From what I've read, a short luteal phase can be caused by progesterone deficiency and can lead to difficulty conceiving or recurrent miscarriage. I don't know for sure if progesterone is the issue, but it seems likely since I'd been on BC for >10 years until last November and/or my hormones were bonkers after my loss.
I read that Vitamin B6 can aid in progesterone production and lengthening the cycle. I noticed a few ladies were taking it here. Last week I started taking 100 mg of B6 with my multivitamin and fish oil daily. (This is the maximum recommended dose - 50 mg would probably be more ideal if I could split pills.) I have heard that a B-complex is also recommended, but none of the B-Complex I found at my local pharmacy contained over 2 mg of B6, and that seemed way too low. I have also heard that some women use Vitex or Chasteberry to normalize their progesterone levels/menstrual cycle.
Do you use any supplements to lengthen your LP or encourage/balance your hormones? Any advice for me in this arena?
Thanks in advance!
I am on the bench since our loss in early March, and have been charting in the meantime. I have noticed that my luteal phase has been 10 days and 9 days, respectively, my last two cycles. (It is supposed to be at least ~11-14 days to support healthy implantation.) From what I've read, a short luteal phase can be caused by progesterone deficiency and can lead to difficulty conceiving or recurrent miscarriage. I don't know for sure if progesterone is the issue, but it seems likely since I'd been on BC for >10 years until last November and/or my hormones were bonkers after my loss.
I read that Vitamin B6 can aid in progesterone production and lengthening the cycle. I noticed a few ladies were taking it here. Last week I started taking 100 mg of B6 with my multivitamin and fish oil daily. (This is the maximum recommended dose - 50 mg would probably be more ideal if I could split pills.) I have heard that a B-complex is also recommended, but none of the B-Complex I found at my local pharmacy contained over 2 mg of B6, and that seemed way too low. I have also heard that some women use Vitex or Chasteberry to normalize their progesterone levels/menstrual cycle.
Do you use any supplements to lengthen your LP or encourage/balance your hormones? Any advice for me in this arena?
Thanks in advance!