Are there any at-home methods to raise Progesterone in the LP?

[coconuttymummy]

I’m already taking Vitex, Ubiquinol, Myo-Inositol, Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium, Vit C, Vit D3, B-50 Complex, pre-conception vit, Baby Aspirin and loads of Nettle Tea (I also drank Raspberry Leaf & Red Clover Teas up to Ov).

Is there anything else I can do to help raise my Progesterone in the Luteal Phase?

I’m 38 yrs old and I’ve had a big temperature drop 3DPO (significant ovulation BBT dip on CD19 followed by 2 high BBT readings on 1DPO & 2DPO). I’m really concerned about this massive temperature drop only 3DPO - it’s way too early for implantation, so the only explanation I can think of is that I have a LP Defect/not producing enough Progesterone.

This is only Cycle #2, so I can’t go to the GP for tests for another 3 cycles.

Are there any herbs or supplements I can add to my stack that MAY help my body produce more Progesterone in the LP? Xxx

This is my chart, for reference. Why have I had such a massive temp drop 3DPO? I’m so worried. X

Following with interest!

OK, so, after some frenzied research, it appears that around 2DPO-5DPO you can get something called a “Corpus Luteum Dip”. The Corpus Luteum takes over and you can get a hormone surge because of this. Apparently it can happen again between 6-9DPO... and then you have the possibility of another BBT dip at implantation.

I’m a little less concerned, now, but hoping for a 3 day sustained temp spike to confirm Ov and sufficient Progesterone. X

www.fertilityfriend.com/home/721e37

Apparently Maca & Vitex help with Progesterone/Luteal Phase, so i’m adding Maca into my stack next cycle (if needed - praying it won’t be! ). Seeing as its such a nourishing super food, I can’t see that it would hurt?

I’ve never used this company...long ago I used another progesterone cream (can’t remember the name of it) you may find some articles mentioning it if you search ‘unopposed oestrogen’ I think it may have been research by someone called John Lee)
www.biovea.net/uk/mobile/product_detail.aspx?NAME=estriol-care--progesterone-cream-value-pack&PID=5074&OS=204&cid=0&deptid=0&all=false&back=searchresults#

Thanks @bionicnemonic. I’ll check it out. X

Agnus vastus and maca. I used it during my last TTC effort.

How long is your luteal phase? I think in the case of a LP defect, it tends to be too short. Otherwise, it sounds more likely it’s this “Corpus Luteum dip” you have read about.

Interested in this too. I thought Angus castes was before ovulation?

I had very low progesterone 0.3 I have been taking Agnus Castus for around 2 months now and my levels have gone up to 14.5 and my GP says 15 is what’s needed so I am convinced Agnus Castus worked for me but if you have regular cycles I wouldn’t recommend it because it can apparently mess you up but I honestly think it’s working.

Did you take it before or after ovulation @AllHopeAndNoResults

@TakeMeToYourLiar cd1 up to ovulation

I’ve messed up a bit with my Co-Q10: I accidentally bought Ubiquinone rather than Ubiquinol.
So, I’ve ordered the proper stuff and thrown some Maca in my order too.

Is it OK to start taking the Maca in the 2WW, or do you need to wait until CD#1?

I took Agnus castus and maca all through my cycle. I took evening primrose oil up to ovulation. Vit b6 can lengthen your cycle. I also took ubiquinol to help with egg quality because I'm old. I was successful on my 3rd cycle.

@KellyMarieTunstall2 CONGRATS on your BFP! How exciting!

I’m in a bit of a mess tbh. It’s looking like this cycle is anovulatory, AGAIN.

I got my OPK+ on CD18, and was so relieved. I thought I Ovd the night of CD18 or CD19. My temps seemed to confirm this, initially, with an ovulation dip and then shooting up high, but the high temps only lasted 2 days, and now I have had really low temps for the past 3 days.

What is going on? I’m gutted and super worried that I’m not ovulating. I’m 38 yrs old, which just adds more fertility worries.

Honestly, I don’t know what to do. I’m wondering if the Vitex doesn’t suit me?
Perhaps I need Soy-Isoflavones from CD3-7 instead of taking Vitex, to stimulate Ovulation?

I’m guessing if you don’t ovulate then Progesterone would automatically be low?

This is my chart