https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:24:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-142012 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:16:43 +0000 Trailmix 142012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, you guys, I really appreciate the support! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-141951 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:11:44 +0000 eastcoaster 141951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Trailmix: Ditto!!! I'm hoping the longer I've been off BCP the longer the LP will be...</p> <p>@GreenThumb: My hands and especially my feet are ALWAYS cold too. I wonder if at least wearing socks more often will help me? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-141799 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:16:50 +0000 Adira 141799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Trailmix: Don't worry! My LP got longer after that first one. Now it's 13 days long, so hopefully your LP gets longer as well! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-141796 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:12:05 +0000 Trailmix 141796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first LP after going off BC was only 7-8 days long :( It's majorly freaking me out, I'm only 12 days into my second cycle so I don't have anything to compare it to but I'm REALLY hoping it goes longer this time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-68656 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:03:54 +0000 Kemma 68656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LP was only ten days when I first come off BC and it's now stretched out to eleven-twelve days. You might find that as your body gets used to regulating itself you might find that LP stretches out a wee bit. We got our BFP after ten cycles of active TTC.<br /> Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-68475 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:42:16 +0000 rattles 68475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rachel: I took B6 for a few months (time released, 500mg), though I was doing so to increase CM. I didn't find that it had much of an effect on me, either for CM or LP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-68386 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:10:58 +0000 Adira 68386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: Let me know if that works for you! If it does, I might have to start doing that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-68378 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:59:10 +0000 hellobeeboston 68378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rachel: Hey Rachel - I just started taking B6 to see if it would lengthen my LP - mine is around 10-11 days also... I am only taking 50mg a day with my prenatal, last month I didn't really notice a difference - we'll see if it does anything this month - although, I screwed up my OPKs this month so I won't be able to compare... but i figure a little extra b-6 can't hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-68067 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:01:58 +0000 Adira 68067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: That's interesting about the feet... my feet are ALWAYS cold - I wonder if this is part of my problem. Maybe I need to wear socks more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-68040 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:38:28 +0000 mrskc 68040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: That's interesting the cold feet thing. I hope it works out for you. I think I'll look into it. Sound like a good stress reducer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67981 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:04:07 +0000 GreenThumb 67981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: I've only been once (2nd time tomorrow), but she had some really interesting things to say that make sense to me. My circulation seems poor because my feet and hands are always cold. Poor circulation is bad for providing adequate blood flow to your uterus. Cold feet = cold uterus in Eastern medicine terms. And I also have some clotting with AF and dark red/brown flow (rather than bright red) which also corresponds to a lack of circulation. She suggested keeping my feet warm at all times (I've got them on a heating pad whenever I'm sitting now), additional exercise, and the possibility of adding some herbs. I've also been reading on foods that improve circulation, so ginger tea, avocado, and garlic have been added to my daily meals. All easy things and if it helps, great! And the session itself was extremely relaxing, so I'm hoping it helps with reducing stress and anxiety, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67969 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:56:48 +0000 Shutterbug 67969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone tried Vitamin B-6? I just did a little googling about short luteal phases, and it says you can try taking a B-6 supplement. I'm thinking it's water soluble, so it can't hurt, so long as you keep the dosage low - there's something about possible nerve damage if you take more than 300mg a day or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67957 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:49:53 +0000 mrskc 67957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: How was acupuncture? You'll have to keep us updated if it increases you LP. I'm interested in trying it now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67946 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:44:31 +0000 GreenThumb 67946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc and @Adira: Mine is on the short side, too, 12-13 days. When I went to acupuncture for the first time last week, she said she was hoping to lengthen it by a day or two. But I agree with being happy with a shorter wait time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67933 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:34:58 +0000 Adira 67933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: So true! I didn't even have time to test before AF showed up! At least I get to move on now. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67901 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:10:59 +0000 mrskc 67901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is around 10-12 days too. I think you're fine if it's 10 days and over. At least it makes the TWW a little shorter! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67880 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:49:44 +0000 Adira 67880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rachel: @winniebee: Thanks ladies! I'm glad I'm not the only one with a LP of 10! Hopefully that's long enough for getting pregnant!</p> <p>I think I'll see what it is for the next couple cycles and if it stays short, I'll ask my doctor about it. It could increase since I'm presumably still regulating off BC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67879 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:46:42 +0000 winniebee 67879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I'm no expert, I think as long your LP is 10, you are OK. There are ways you can try to increase your LP (taking progesterone, maybe B6?) - check with your doctor about this though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67874 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:43:35 +0000 Shutterbug 67874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine's 10 - well, I get AF on Day 11. Not sure if that's normal or not, but it's normal for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/short-luteal-phase-1#post-67819 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:42:08 +0000 Adira 67819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I've only charted for one full cycle so far and it was my first cycle off BC, but I'm curious about my luteal phase. It was only 10 days. Is that considered too short? It seemed short to me... I guess it could be longer my next cycle since I'm probably still regulating, but... who knows.</p> <p>How long is your luteal phase? What's considered "too short" for implantation? </p>