Big caveat- I am not a doctor and don't pretend to be one on a blog. I have, however, read an awful lot about how to get pregnant. One common problem (which I might still have, we will see after charting this cycle) is a Luteal Phase Defect.
Essentially, the time between Ovulation and Menstruation should be 14 days, but really needs to be a minimum of 11 days in order to sustain a pregnancy. If your Luteal Phase is short than 11 days, you might not be able to get pregnant or if you do, there is an increased chance you will miscarry. Basically, your uterine lining sheds to quickly, starting your next cycle.
Doctors tend to want to treat Luteal Phase Defect with Clomid. Clomid is highly effective, however, for those not willing to risk the chance of multiples or feel uncomfortable jumping to fertility drugs without trying less invasive approaches, you answer might be in the form of a super vitamin- B6.
B6 has been shown to lengthen the luteal phase. Reports vary about how much you need, 50mg - 200mg. Most pre-natals have some B6 in them, but not enough to lengthen your Luteal Phase. Stand alone B6 vitamins are available and are relatively inexpensive (less than $10 for 100 capsules). B6 is also found in foods like yeast, whole grains, eggs and meat.
If you suspect you have a Luteal Phase Defect, you should chart your cycles. Once ovulation is detected, make sure you have at least 11 days before your next cycle starts. If so you are probably in the clear. If you notice it is at least 11 days but have spotting prior to that, you might want to consider taking a B6 vitamin supplement.
I personally was taking 50mg a day in conjunction with my pre-natal. When I ran out of vitamins, I bought a new bottle with 100mg of B6 a pill. Since I haven't charted since my miscarriage in April, I don't know if it has been affected, but will be sure to report back to you. I did not take B6 prior to my second miscarriage.
Essentially, the time between Ovulation and Menstruation should be 14 days, but really needs to be a minimum of 11 days in order to sustain a pregnancy. If your Luteal Phase is short than 11 days, you might not be able to get pregnant or if you do, there is an increased chance you will miscarry. Basically, your uterine lining sheds to quickly, starting your next cycle.
Doctors tend to want to treat Luteal Phase Defect with Clomid. Clomid is highly effective, however, for those not willing to risk the chance of multiples or feel uncomfortable jumping to fertility drugs without trying less invasive approaches, you answer might be in the form of a super vitamin- B6.
B6 has been shown to lengthen the luteal phase. Reports vary about how much you need, 50mg - 200mg. Most pre-natals have some B6 in them, but not enough to lengthen your Luteal Phase. Stand alone B6 vitamins are available and are relatively inexpensive (less than $10 for 100 capsules). B6 is also found in foods like yeast, whole grains, eggs and meat.
If you suspect you have a Luteal Phase Defect, you should chart your cycles. Once ovulation is detected, make sure you have at least 11 days before your next cycle starts. If so you are probably in the clear. If you notice it is at least 11 days but have spotting prior to that, you might want to consider taking a B6 vitamin supplement.
I personally was taking 50mg a day in conjunction with my pre-natal. When I ran out of vitamins, I bought a new bottle with 100mg of B6 a pill. Since I haven't charted since my miscarriage in April, I don't know if it has been affected, but will be sure to report back to you. I did not take B6 prior to my second miscarriage.
