Progesterone
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Topic: Progesterone
Posted By: busymum
Subject: Progesterone
Date Posted: 15 September 2007 at 9:54pm
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Just wanting to get some more info on this. My cycles are regular but my O has been fairly late, with AF only about a week after. Jess suggested it could be low progesterone. Anyone know any more? Would that also be the cause of light/short AFs? Do people usually get low progesterone after having a baby? Cheerz -------------  |
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Posted By: Helen21
Date Posted: 15 September 2007 at 10:22pm
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I don't think the lack of progesterone causes late Ov but it does cause AF to come sooner and make implantation more harder. This site might help you a bit.
http://www.ovulation-calculator.com/preconception/progesterone.htm |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 15 September 2007 at 11:42pm
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I have late O and short LP, I usually O around day 16 and then get AF around day 26 but some cycles I O as late as day 22 and get AF on day 28. My progesterone levels are fine tho, or at least they were last time I had them checked.
Low progesterone is the most common cause of a short LP tho, whether or not that is a problem with TTC seems to be a bit disputed. My specialist said he didn't think LP defect was an issue when TTC and that research is really divided on whether it is or not, but I know it's common practise for women with LP defect to be prescribed progesterone supplements to help lengthen the LP. Not sure if having just had a baby would affect your progesterone levels, but breastfeeding definitely does. Prolactin (one of the hormones involved in milk production) is what has a contraceptive effect when you are breastfeeding, and it can mean lower progesterone levels. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 16 September 2007 at 8:14pm
Thanks guys  ------------- |