Question about natural progesterone cream.
August 12, 2008
Hello,
I recently submitted a question inquiring about my short luteal phase. My husband and I have been trying to conceive since September 2007. I became pregnant in February 2008, but miscarried in March at 6 weeks. Since that time I have been charting and have noticed that I have a short luteal phase. Out of the four complete cycles since the miscarriage, I have had luteal phases of 11, 9, 14 and 10 days. I am worried that I have a luteal phase defect and that it is keeping me from conceiving.
That brings me to my question. I am currently 4 days past ovulation and I am wondering if it would be safe to start using a natural progesterone cream. My husband and I tried extra hard to get pregnant this month, and I am worried that I will not be able to get pregnant if I have a luteal phase defect. From what I have read, you should start using the cream immediately after ovulation. I am basically wondering if starting the cream 5 days past ovulation (b/c I would start tomorrow) would still be helpful. And if so, are there any over-the-counter brands that you can recommmend?
I have an appointment to see my OBGYN on 9/19/08, but I was wondering if there was something I could do now to help my chances of getting pregnant between now and then.
Thanks so much for any guidance that you can provide!!
Best,
Christina
I recently submitted a question inquiring about my short luteal phase. My husband and I have been trying to conceive since September 2007. I became pregnant in February 2008, but miscarried in March at 6 weeks. Since that time I have been charting and have noticed that I have a short luteal phase. Out of the four complete cycles since the miscarriage, I have had luteal phases of 11, 9, 14 and 10 days. I am worried that I have a luteal phase defect and that it is keeping me from conceiving.
That brings me to my question. I am currently 4 days past ovulation and I am wondering if it would be safe to start using a natural progesterone cream. My husband and I tried extra hard to get pregnant this month, and I am worried that I will not be able to get pregnant if I have a luteal phase defect. From what I have read, you should start using the cream immediately after ovulation. I am basically wondering if starting the cream 5 days past ovulation (b/c I would start tomorrow) would still be helpful. And if so, are there any over-the-counter brands that you can recommmend?
I have an appointment to see my OBGYN on 9/19/08, but I was wondering if there was something I could do now to help my chances of getting pregnant between now and then.
Thanks so much for any guidance that you can provide!!
Best,
Christina
August 12, 2008
How good natural Progesterone cream is very controversial and many believe there is little absorption...Most would recommend either intramuscular shots or micronized vaginal tablets..Call the office see if you can get a Prescription...Some brand names out there are Endometrin, Crinone, Prometrium