how to lengthen luteal phase? - Page 2

[jrose_lee]

Originally Posted by ShwarmaQueen

Maybe an obvious answer, but why would you need to lengthen you LP?

a fertilized egg cannot implant if it is too short

[ShwarmaQueen]

I thought hormone produced from the egg and sperm combo prevented the period.

Anyways, my solution for almost everything is yoga,it cures almost everything!

[rhubarbarin]

Originally Posted by ann_of_loxley

EPO has certainly lengthened mine!
(evening primrose oil!)

Can I use EPO along with vitex? Or should I use the vitex or some time first and see if it makes a difference?

[lalalola]

My LP was about 10 days and I took B6 every other day (or so) and it legenthened my cycle by 2 days. I wonder what will happen this month as I have been taking it everyday.

[carmen358]

Have you ever had your progesterone levels checked? 10 days doesn't seem too bad but with consistent spotting it might be worth checking out just to give you peace of mind. I have also heard that B6 is the way to go...

[rhubarbarin]

I was surprised to see my old thread. Here's an update:

I have been taking a B supplement and vitex for the past 4 months. My last 4 cycles were 43, 36, 30 and 33 days, and the last two had a luteal phase of around 15-16 days (assuming my O cramps are within 3 days of me actually Oing). And I've had MUCH more normal periods, with 3 days of heavy bleeding and 3 of spotting (I had been spotting for up to 2 weeks after).. and no mid-cycle spotting at all in the last 3 months!

So, things are very different suddenly and I seem to be getting more regular. I always used to have a cycle of 27-30 days, we'll see if I return to that.

I haven't gained any more weight though, and I still want at least 8 more pounds. I'm hoping it won't throw me off.