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B Vitamins for pre-AF spotting and short luteal phase.

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TalkingIntoTheEther · 27/01/2019 18:28

Been reading a bit about B6 potentially lengthening short luteal phases and reducing spotting, thought id give it a go this cycle and stick the results on a thread in case anyone else is doing this/contemplating doing this/done this and wants share their experience....

I have 1 DC who was conceived first cycle, however my menstrual cycle is now totally different and we don't seem to be having much luck with TTC no.2. My main concern is that I seem to be spotting every month from 7/8 DPO and my luteal phase is only 12 days. From what Ive read this seems to suggest low progesterone, so thought id give the B-100 complex a go for 3 cycles and if no luck then see the GP to discuss progesterone supplements.

My cycles range between 23-28 days, OVing between CD12 and CD17 with 4-5 days of spotting from about 8DPO. I've started taking B-100 complex from CD1 this cycle and am now on CD4, hoping for at least a more regulated cycle but preferably a BFP!

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TalkingIntoTheEther · 27/01/2019 19:19

And to you starlight might add the raspberry leaf in next cycle if I don't see any changes with this one.

Hi emerald I'm taking something called b-100 from Holland and barrat, it has 100mg B6 and 100mg B12 (and a load of other stuff too that I am less interested in). I read that although B6 is the vit that supposedly helps regulate cycles, you need to take B12 in order to absorb it better, and most women seemed to recommend the B-100 or B-50. I found a really helpful thread on an Australian website that I read a bit of, there were some really useful discussions about dose etc. I'll post the link......

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emeraldmoon · 27/01/2019 18:40

Following! Although not ttc I get 4/5 days of spotting before my period too 😒 may I ask what exactly are you taking and from where?

StarlightIntheNight · 27/01/2019 18:35

Hello. Good luck. I have the same problem. I also read that drinking raspberry leaf tea the first 14 days of your cycle can help. Keep me updated. I will do the same.