Apologies if this ends up being a book. I had a feeling something wasn't right with me when we started to TTC. Hubs dismissed it as me being paranoid, but I had a feeling that things wouldn't go quickly for us. After re-reading TCOYF and actually paying attention to the TTC parts I realized that I had symptoms of low progesterone and tha I had for YEARS. I seriously thought that spotting (my own little early warning system) before my period was normal, as were the horrible cramps, super heavy periods, and large clots. Apparently those things aren't normal. I didn't freak out but I did make an appointment with a Naturopath. She aggreed with my assessment and ordered labs. I should have been prepared for the results- as I suspected them myself but I was knocked on my emotional ass when i got them back. Yes my progesterone levels are low (1.71 at mid cycle when I should be at 4.4-28 at mid cycle) but what I didn't expect was my thyroid levels being out of whack. I have a 3.4 TCH level when .5-2.5 are normal. I know that progesterone and thyroid can be linked, so i shouldn't freak out but I am. about 8-10 years ago I was diagnosed as hyper thyroid- needed meds to function and then after 3 years mysteriously didn't need my meds anymore. I've had my thyroid tested every year since and it has come back normal. There are a whole host of pregnancy complications with low thyroid and I am having a hard time with this.

So my question- anyone else out there had progesterone issues and thyroid issues? I am just trying to wrap my head around what this means for our TTC journey.