Yes, spotting can be a symptom of low progesterone. It's perfectly normal to spot 2-3 days before AF's arrival; anything in addition to that can be a sign of low progesterone levels or a sign of "luteal phase defect." (Nice phrase huh?)
Another symptom of low progesterone levels would be temps that dip under coverline post-O. Do you commonly have this on your charts?
The good news is, low progesterone levels or "luteal phase defect" is relatively common and can be easily fixed - lots of women go on to have healthy pregnancies! The most common course of treatment would be to use vaginal suppositories post O, or to go on Clomid.
I couldn't find any articles on low progesterone levels, but here's one on LPD.
I'm so sorry you're going through this.
Yes, spotting can be a symptom of low progesterone. It's perfectly normal to spot 2-3 days before AF's arrival; anything in addition to that can be a sign of low progesterone levels or a sign of "luteal phase defect." (Nice phrase huh?)
Another symptom of low progesterone levels would be temps that dip under coverline post-O. Do you commonly have this on your charts?
The good news is, low progesterone levels or "luteal phase defect" is relatively common and can be easily fixed - lots of women go on to have healthy pregnancies! The most common course of treatment would be to use vaginal suppositories post O, or to go on Clomid.
I couldn't find any articles on low progesterone levels, but here's one on LPD.
http://www.inciid.org/lpdefect.html
Good luck to you!
Tami
TTC#1 since 8/02
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Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06