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Doctor insights on: Bleeding During Luteal Phase

Likely: If you are clear this is your menses it seems likely. Did you call in to your doc? Good luck! I've been through that and understand how tough it can be. ...Read more

Internalized stress: Internalized stress can interfere with ovulation and subsequent implantation by pituitary suppression. ...Read more

Hard number to find: But a website called Rocky Mountain Analytical Lab had this to say: 95% of regularly cycling women not on hormones have a Pg to E2 ratio of between 23 and 57 (sampled one week prior to onset of menses). Unfortunately, because of the variability in absorption from person to person, the Pg to E2 ratio is not useful when women are on topical progesterone and/or estrogen. ...Read more

Not really: No she can't, unless you count the very first day of ovulation. ...Read more

No!: People 'speculate' about this all the time, but it is certainly not true - at least there is no evidence to back the claim. ...Read more

Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections & hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do a home pregnancy test. There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit. ...Read more

Yes: Yes, it is not uncommon to have a "secondary estrogen surge" a few days after ovulation. The estrogen surge is not as significant as the Progesterone surge, but it is still responsible for creating fertile cervical mucous and lowering the basal body temperature. Once those two hormones drop off in levels, your lining sheds and you have your period-unless you become pregnant during the luteal phase ...Read more

Luteal Insufficiency: A reduced amount of Progesterone production can create just the scenario of your question. ...Read more

Yes: There is commonly a "secondary" estrogen surge during the luteal phase produced by the corpus luteum, although Progesterone is the larger surge during this time. This secondary estrogen phase is responsible for the one to two days of "fertile" cervical secretions and lower basal body temperatures and this tends to occur several days after ovulation. ...Read more

Medical foods: Yes, we do have experience using biologically active B vitamins, and even Vitamin D supplements. Since these items require prescriptions, and are not available in your "vitamin store", you need to discuss with your physician. Also, may help to explore your emotional state at time of hormonal shifts, as this can contribute to cognitive change. ...Read more

Sure: You have described PMS premenstrual syndrome. PMS has a wide variety of symptoms and is related to the alterations in hormone production before the menstrual cycle. ...Read more

Vag disch: No, it does not mean that.

Progesterone: Both estrogen and progesterone levels rise during the luteal phase of menstuation to increase the size of the endometrial lining, but progesterone has a more active role in this regard. ...Read more

Relevance?: Do you have regular periods? If so then the level of your progesterone during the luteal phase is not clinically useful information. If you are trying to get pregnant then perhaps your progesterone was checked to determine if ovulation occurred or not. If you are not ovulating then there are certain medications which can be given to induce ovulation ...Read more

Second opinion: Pcos can be confusing to diagnose, there are different guidelines for making the diagnosis. Also, early pcos can be very mild and difficult to diagnose. ...Read more

No: Take it easy. It should get normal. ...Read more

Luteal phase: Well realistically, you probably can't. Why do you think your luteal phase needs lengthening? Some women get a longer luteal phase when on clomiphene, though it's not consistent. If you have a documented luteal-phase defect and worried about miscarriage, supplemental Progesterone sometimes helps. ...Read more

Luteal phase: One way is to monitor for ovulation using an OPK and then count the days until your next period, that's your luteal phase. There are very few reasons why doing this would be important though. ...Read more

2nd half of cycle: The menstrual cycle is divided into four sections. In order, the follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual phases. At ovulation, approx. Day 14-15, the egg leaves the follicle. The luteal phase follows and typically lasts 14 days - the last 14 days before menses starts. Looking at a temp. Chart, or testing with an ovulation kit are two ways to infer the luteal phase. ...Read more

See below: The luteal phase (or secretory phase) is the latter phase of the menstrual cycle (in humans and a few other animals) or the estrous cycle (in other placental mammals). It begins with the formation of the corpus luteum and ends in either pregnancy or luteolysis. The main hormone associated with this stage is progesterone, which is significantly higher during the luteal phase. ...Read more

Luteal phase: Usually by taking progesterone.

Yes: It is; many general gynecology textbooks, and some old-school physicians still insist that a luteal phase is always 14 days. This is a simplification, and not strictly true. ...Read more

No and yes: "normal" is usually considered to be 14 days, but 10-16 days are commonly seen. Be aware that a luteal phase of less then 12 days may increase infertility. ...Read more

Two ways: Luteal phase defect (lpd) implies a low Progesterone (p4) after ovulation. The diagnosis is controversial because measuring p4 is easy but interpreting the results is tricky. We have several normal levels accepted plus the use of an endometrial biopsy to indirectly assess p4 levels. If we believe the test results then we give p4 supplements or stimulate the ovary follicles to make more p4. ...Read more

Can vary some.: Normal is 14 days, but in various ovulation disorders the luteal phase may be shortened. In advanced reproductive age, >35, the luteal phase might shorten some as well. The most variability though is in the follicular phase with age. Cycles closer than 27 days indicate ovarian aging. Good luck. ...Read more

14 days: Typically luteal phase is 14 days prior to your period. ...Read more

BBT: Yes. You can do basal body temperature graphs. ...Read more

Long luteal phase: In the human female the luteal phase last 2 weeks from ovulation to the next menses unless you conceive. The first part of the cycle is variable, but 99% of the time the last 2 weeks are fixed. Having a long luteal cycle is almost impossible! ...Read more

See below: Luteal phase defect (lpd) occurs when the luteal phase is shorter than normal, Progesterone levels during the luteal phase are below normal, or both. Lpd is believed to interfere with the implantation of embryos. The lactational amenorrhea method of birth control works primarily by preventing ovulation, but is also known to cause lpd. ...Read more

Yes, however: Yes you can since that is when you would expect your menstrual cycle. However, luteal phase of 11 days is short. See your doctor for evaluation and recommendations. Good luck. ...Read more