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My bbt charts indicate i have luteal phase defect..roughly 9 days. When should i use progesterone cream ? two weeks before the start of my period ? thanks

Hi figsandolives,

Figure out what day 1 is of your cycle (this is when your next period is due). This is based on what your cycle is. What is normal for you. Then count backwards two weeks. That is when you start using the progesterone cream. Hethir has written a new Q&A about Progesterone Cream use at this link: http://natural-fertility-info.com/progesterone-fertility-qa.html

Vitex has also shown to lengthen luteal phase. In one study, vitex helped normalize progesterone levels and increased the luteal phase from 5.4 days to 11.4 days.

Best Wishes,

Dalene