I start my period like clockwork, CD27 in the evening. Today is CD28 and I have not started AF yet, not even any symptoms.
I used natural progesterone cream (Emerita) this cycle, but last time I applied it was CD26 at night before bed. I did not apply it yesterday because I was told to stop using it the day I am to start AF.
My question is... is it possible that the use of the cream this cycle has delayed AF? Has anyone else experienced this before?
pea / 21 posts
No not yet. I was waiting to see if I woke up with AF and I didn't have any tests. I'll probably buy some after work and test in the morning if I don't start today.
I was just going to try to get some input before I started jumping to conclusions.
pineapple / 12793 posts
I know it will delay AF for some but not for everyone.
Good luck! 
pea / 21 posts
@oliviaoblivia: I hope I am not the "some", I hope this is going to lead to my BFP! 
GOLD / squash / 13576 posts
I've never heard of natural progesterone cream. Were you prescribed progesterone by your OB or RE? The only way to know if you are pregnant is to take a test. Good luck!
pea / 21 posts
I went to a holistic doctor who told me my estrogen levels were high and "prescribed" the progest cream, but it's just something I bought from a natural foods store (Sprouts).
I know i should test, but i hate testing 
i get so bummed when i see the BFN. I wanted to check here first and see if anyone had any experience with this situation.
pomelo / 5000 posts
@kswts: my RE shook her head at the progesterone cream idea (the same brand you're using). You would have to take a bath in it to have any sort of effect, so the amount you rub on your body is likely doing nothing. If you go with that information, then the progesterone is not responsible for your delay!
pea / 21 posts
@Happygal: Really??? Omg that just got me so excited lol. (BTW, what is a "RE"?) I guess if i don't start by the weekend I will test That is the best news i have heard all day. Thank you!
pomelo / 5000 posts
@kswts: RE = reproductive endocrinologist--the infertility doctors/gurus. I hope you get some even better news soon!
pea / 21 posts
@QBbride: I'm debating whether i want to test tomorrow morning or wait until the weekend to see if AF shows up... you don't think it might be too soon??
I still haven't started and i have NO cramps like i usually do the day i start. You have no idea how psyched i am getting! haha just thought i'd throw that out there. If i get a BFP i will be happier than i have ever been in my whole life.
pomegranate / 3192 posts
@kswts: EEK! Good luck! It shouldn't be too early to test if AF was due yesterday!
nectarine / 2192 posts
I took progesterone vaginally and it delayed my period until a few days after stopping it. Hoping that it's a BFP!
pea / 21 posts
@QBbride: Aw thank you for asking. Unfortunately last night AF reared her ugly head. I'm on antibiotics and a herbal cleanse so there are a few reasons I could have been a bit late this cycle.
We will just have to try again this cycle and hope for a February baby 
nectarine / 2192 posts
@kswts: Sorry for AF. I take progesterone 200mg capsule vaginally at bedtime.
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