So maybe it isn't good to take all the time but will hopefully
help luteal phase dysfunction which is common in HAers.
Not exact matches
Vitex does not contain any hormone in itself but it
helps the body in increasing the production of luteinizing hormone which boosts the production of progesterone levels during the
luteal phase of the ovulation cycle.
The section on observing cervical fluid and cervical changes will
help you to pinpoint ovulation and assess the length of your
luteal phase.
Vitex / Chaste Tree Berry — Nourishes the pituitary gland and
helps lengthen the
luteal phase.
That is typically due to low progesterone in the
luteal phase, and vitex can
help, but best to determine why levels are low and why the symptoms are occurring.
Face mask — fruit acids used during the
luteal phase can
help with skin renewal and regeneration.
If you have specific health issues like Hashimotos or a short
luteal phase or low progesterone, then I definitely suggest supplementing with selenium to see if it
helps you.
They are especially satisfying during your
luteal and menstrual
phases as they
help flush out excess estrogen from the body and
help to balance blood sugar to
help with mood swings, cramping and skin health.
Raising progesterone, which can lengthen the
luteal phase,
help with mild endometriosis,
help reduce heavy periods, and prevent miscarriage due to low levels of progesterone.
but have a pitiful 6 day
luteal phase so I was actually recommended to take Vitex to
help raise my progesterone during my
luteal phase.
While a shortened
luteal phase can result in early miscarriage, fortunately it is most often easily treatable with the
help of a medical provider.
Luteal phase defects can be identified through fertility charting — Taking Charge of Your Fertility author Toni Wechsler has excellent resources to
help you learn how to chart fertility signs.
In some cases, your physician may test your follicle - stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and progesterone levels, to
help identify
luteal phase defects.
If your
luteal phase is less than 10 days, you'll want to work with a holistic doctor to
help boost your body's progesterone production (see some tips here).
Added bonus — this method can indicate other issues as well — taking your basal temp can
help detect an under - active thyroid, it can tell you whether you are or are not ovulating and if your
luteal phase is too short.