| Q: |
Since
using progesterone cream, my period always comes a few
days before it is due. Lately it has become irregular
and I’ve had some spotting. Before I went on the cream,
my period always came a few days after it was due, but
very regular. What does this mean? |
Do not assume
that you should have a “normal” 28 day cycle.
According to Dr.
William Hrushevsky, a researcher who specializes in the timing
of women’s cycles, normal menstrual cycles range from 17-32
days. Every woman is different; cycles can be longer or shorter.
It is recommended that you use the cream based on your normal
cycle. This will eliminate “early” periods when using the
progesterone cream.
Dr. Hurshevsky
also says that the day between menstruation and ovulation
varies, but the days between ovulation and the onset of bleeding
is consistently 2 weeks.
Therefore: To
calculate when to begin your progesterone cream, figure out when
the end of your normal cycle would be, then count back 2 weeks
(14 days). That usually is right when you are ovulating. Begin
using the cream on that day.
Source
Dr. John R. Lee Medical Newsletter
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