scotchbonnet

I have done tons of reading on this product and it's effect on lengthening the luteal phase and also increasing progesterone levels.

I suffer from high prolactin levels and as a consequence I have low progesterone levels. Progesterone is VERY important to make a fertilised egg implant otherwise, even though you may have conceived, the egg breaks down and you will experience a period.

From what I have read - Vitamin B6 must be taken with care. A dose higher than 200mg per day can cause nerve ending damage and you must ensure that you are getting enough of the other B vitamins.

I am presently on a Prenatal and I have decided to supplement with Vitamin B6 and with Agnus Castus capsules.

Dosage:
It is suggested not to take more than 100mg unless it is given by a doctor. So I have decided to take 100mg per day - this is jumping in on the deep end really - LOL. If I experience any side effects - I will lower it to 75mg.

If I do not get pregant soon, I will share my experience of taking this vitamin as I go along.

I am three months off the pill and my cycle is at 32 days at present, it does not seem I have a luteal phase. I have "JUST" a 12 day luteal phase at present. But - I want to increase my progesterone level so if I lengthen my LP by 2 days in the process I'd be happy!

akcher

I took 65mg of B6 for a few days. I also have a 12 day LP. It gave me hot flashes in the morning. I read that you should take B6 with equal amounts of B12. A B complex vitamins usually has that. I will go in for a progesterone test in a few days and it will probably show that I didn't ovulate. I will probably go see the doctor after that.

poppy

Hi guys!

Last month was my first month of charting luteal phases. My period actually came two days earlier than I expected and I ovulated two days earlier than expected. I charted, like you two, a twelve day luteal phase (slightly shorter than average). Apparantely 10 days or below needs to be checked out.

Now, I don't know if 12 days is usual for me, as last month's period came earlier than usual, but I thought I would start taking B6 just in case. I started two days after ovulation (which I read was recommended) - 10mg is in my Pregnacare tablets and I have topped this up with 50mg B6 tablets from Holland and Barrett (they were quite cheap, only about £2.50).

I ovulated on day 14 this month (last month was day 16) so, we'll see. I don't know what is up with my cycle the last two months!!!

poppy

Oh, do you think that taking vitamin B6 in my Pregnacare supplements (last month was the first month of taking them) has changed my cycle any - 'regularised it' as SB would say?

scotchbonnet

LOL - well poppy - many women have reported that B6 has indeed "regularised" their cycle!! LOLLOL -

So - could have done indeed!!!

This is my first month taking it....so...watch this space

Mojo

I would also be interested to know if the Vitamin b has had any affect as i also have high prolactin. when i was in my early 20's i actually used to lactate but then it sort of cleared itself up. a recent blood test showed that my prolactin was at 26 (apparently this at the top end of 'acceptable' level). i do think i have
conceived a couple of times (had morning sickness etc) but then still get AF (grrr) maybe i can't make enough progesterone.

good luck with the vitamin b and i think the complex (pill with all the b's) is the way to go

Becky10

This is my third month ttc and I only realized how important the Luteal phase length is last month. I can't say anything about the first month's Luteal Phase length as I was officially pregnant for a whole 3 days that, I knew about anyway, (oh what a feeling!), but last month my Luteal Phase length appeared to be only 11 days. I wonder if my chemical pregnancy messed up that one though as it was only 24 days long and I'm normally 25/26 I think.

I've started on 50mg of B6 everyday in addition to my Pronatal 2.5mg B6. I hope that if AF does have to come this month that she at least doesn't show her ugly face too early!!!

I'll let you know if the B6 seems to make any difference.

florence

Hi

My LP is only 6-9 days so a definate problem. I have toyed with Agnus Castus but decided not to as am likely to be prescribed clomid next week and the 2 dont go together. However I am taking 50mg of B6. I've been taking the 10 thats included in ASDA pregnancy vits for ages but have now added another 40 so here's hoping.

Been doing 50 for about 10 days now and this month my LP did manage the whole 9 days so thats somewhat better already! (Could be a coincidence I suppose).

So interested to read anything anyone knows or has experienced.

scotchbonnet

That's great result Florence - keep us informed if you see any further help!

Becky10

AF showed but on CD26 and if I ovulated on CD13 like I suspect then I had 12day Luteal Phase, so one day longer than last month - it could be the B6 or it might not be! I've decided that there is no harm in continuing it though!