Users' questions

How long does the luteal phase need to be to get pregnant?

How long does the luteal phase need to be to get pregnant?

The corpus luteum is very important for a woman trying to get pregnant. Typically, the luteal phase lasts for about 12 to 16 days. However, for some women, this phase lasts for less than 10 days. A short luteal phase can make it very difficult for a woman to become pregnant.

Is a 9 day luteal phase too short to conceive?

It is essential that the hormones are balanced to allow for a sufficient luteal phase in order to support an implanting pregnancy. If your luteal phase is too short (less than 9 days) may cause complications in trying to conceive.

Can you get pregnant with luteal phase spotting?

In IVF cycles, luteal bleeding has been shown to be a poor prognostic sign for conception in the current cycle. A secondary analysis of a randomized trial (n=365) revealed that women with luteal bleeding after IVF were less likely to achieve pregnancy than women without bleeding (45% versus 74%, respectively) (19).

Is a 10 day luteal phase long enough to conceive?

A luteal phase shorter than 8 (or 10) days can sometimes indicate a potential fertility problem, but not always. People who struggle to conceive or who have experienced repeated miscarriage might tend toward having shorter luteal phases, but it’s also possible to have a short luteal phase without any fertility issues.

Is there a short luteal phase and a successful pregnancy?

Has anyone had a short lutheal phase and had a successful pregnancy? I recently got a positive HPT, but noticed that I ovulated only 7 or 8 days before my period was due.

How many days of luteal phase do I have?

I currently have an 8 Day Luteal phase (I was at a 10 day Luteal phase when I got pregnant with my son in 2017) Praying that all goes well with your pregnancy. I look 15mg/day of zinc.

How does spotting during the luteal phase affect pregnancy?

A study examining the occurence rate of spotting during the luteal phase and it’s effect on the probability of pregnancy. Note: The information in the graph above is compiled from the symptom data that has been contributed by our users on this site.

Can you take Prometrium during a short luteal phase?

B6 also helps keep nausea away during first tri, so it’s worth a shot! I had a short LP and am now on Prometrium. Yes, my LP was usually 7-9 days, the cycle I got pregnant I ovulated on day 19 of 28. I also don’t have to take anything, good luck!