WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2007: Re: GENERAL: varying luteal phase, can this be a problem?

Re: GENERAL: varying luteal phase, can this be a problem?

From: Pat Sonnenstuhl (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:57:26 -0500 (CDT)

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It is possible one month you ovulate just fine, and are fertile, while on the other month the luteal phase is a bit too short. So, you would need testing for that, and perhaps some hormone supplementation.

http://www.webwomb.com/luteal_phase_frame_page.htm The Importance of The Luteal Phase The Luteal Phase is a term that is used in describing the time period that's calculated from the day after ovulation and runs through the remainder of a monthly cycle. This phase usually lasts between 12 and 16 days and is fairly consistent within woman's cycle. This page explains the importance of the Luteal Phase and its function while charting your fertility spreadsheet.

The luteal phase is the day after ovulation and runs through the remainder of a woman's cycle. It is also frequently referred to as "days past ovulation" or "DPO". During the luteal phase a women produces progesterone increasing her temperature. The higher temperature acts like an incubator which is important in maturing a fertilized egg if conception has occurred.

Luteal Phase Length The length of the first phase (pre-ovulatory) can vary within a woman's cycle - but the luteal phase usually remains the same. Ovulation can be delayed by a number of factors....stress, illness, medication, heavily increased activity, etc. Even if you do not ovulate around the normal time period - in knowing the length of your luteal phase you are aware of exactly when your menstrual period is due. This discounts the belief of those say they always have "late periods". If they were charting they would realize that actually it was just their ovulation being delayed and they were not late at all. A normal luteal phase is approximately 12 - 16 days and needs to be at least 10 days for implantation to take place. A short luteal phase can cause fertility problems making it difficult for a women to get pregnant.

-- Pat Sonnenstuhl, CNM, CHT

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