WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2007: Re: PREGNANCY: Luteal phase length

Re: PREGNANCY: Luteal phase length

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:52:29 -0500 (CDT)

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Jamie

Yes, you may have a short luteal phase. I would get a 7 day post ovulation progesterone level next cycle and see what your level is (without taking the progesterone cream that cycle). That will let you know and how to proceed. Hope this helps...Dr. von Almen

At Sun, 30 Sep 2007, Jamie wrote: >
>This is my 2nd cycle after a d&c. The first one was 33 days, and I did
>not have a clear ovulation. I only had light menses for two days. I am
>not sure what the "norm" is for me, as I had been on long term bc pill.
>This one was 25 days with a 12 day luteal phase, but my temps only
>stayed up for 11 days. Is this something I should be concerned about
>and report to the Dr., (with temps only staying up 11 days) as I have
>already had one m/c. Do you recc. progesterone testing before I get
>pregnant again? I am currently using a 3% progesterone cream from a
>compounding pharmacy.
>
>Thanks,
>Jamie

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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