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Re: leutal phase questions

From: Catherine (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:41:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 20 Sep 2000, Heather wrote: >
>Hello. I have a few questions about the length of my leutal phase.
>First, what is the necessary (or recommended) length of a leutal phase
>for implantation to occur? Secondly, when is the technical end of the
>leutal phase - when spotting begins or when full menstruation begins
>with the temperature drop? I usually have spotting on 9 or 10 dpo. The
>spotting increases until I get my full blown period, which coincides
>with a dramatic temperature drop, on about 14 or 15 dpo (it isn't a
>gradual thing... I have spotting and then boom, I have a heavy period
>with cramps). So, is my leutal phase 10 days or 14? I then ovulate
>exactly 12 days after the temperature drop (or 12 days after the start
>of my heavy period). Finally, if my leutal phase seems to be too short,
>what NATURAL things can I do to lengthen it - if any? Thank you for your
>help.

-- Heather,

I have the very same symptoms. I was diagnosed with Leutal Phase Defect 2 1/2 years ago. After searching for a result with my regular OB/GYN, and then and infertility specialist, I received a final diagnosis with the help of an endrometrium biopsy. (Excuse the spelling). This test demonstrated that even though I was on day 22 of my cycle, my lining was only as if it was day 16. I would spot for several days before my period because my Projesterone levels were too low to sustain the lining. TREATMENT: Clomid. The clomid accentuated my ovulation hormones, which resulted in a "Normal" period. On my second cycle of Clomid, I conceived my son who is 2. I have just stared on Clomid again and hope to be pregnant soon.

When you take Clomid you have to start on a certain day of your cycle, based on when you start your period. I never knew when that was because of the spotting, so my doctor described Day 1 is the first day of "free flow". So bright red.

I hope this is helpful to you.

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