We try, try, and try to get pregnant… Some women are lucky and succeed right away, or on the 2nd or 3rd attempt. But only those who spend months and months, years on end trying to conceive without success, know the real agony. Women pursue pregnancy even unconsciously. Some even kind of “forget” to take the pill. But that’s the unconscious or maternal instinct speaking louder. If you are among those trying to conceive, you know what I mean: the months of trying, or tracking, charting, measuring basal temperature, and so on. That’s where treatments and tips for getting pregnant come in!
Did you know that not all women have a regular cycle and that some have cycles as long as 45 days? Others have cycles so short it’s as if one period follows right after another. Neither extreme is ideal1.
From a hormonal perspective, we need to go through hormonal phases, just like the moon has its natural phases: the first phase of estrogen, second of LH, and a third phase of progesterone. If you want to closely track your cycle and each of these phases, a great way to get extra help is by using ovulation tests, which will show if ovulation is approaching, happening, or has already ended, indicating the right time to try and get your positive result faster2. You can buy your Famivita ovulation test here in our online store.
Some women have very long cycles because the estrogen phase is too long. Others have very short cycles because their luteal phases might be too short. This time after ovulation is important because it’s the phase when the corpus luteum secretes progesterone. If this phase is too short, it may not allow the zygote to fully implant. A healthy luteal phase lasts at least 11 to 16 days. Thus, progesterone ensures the pregnancy progresses safely, reducing the risk of miscarriage. Progesterone is much more important than we imagine! It keeps the endometrium thick, keeping the embryo safe and well attached3.
How to Address Low Progesterone?
Some women have a deficiency in this hormone and don’t realize it. This can lead to repeated miscarriages, but the treatment for this deficiency is very simple. You just need to take it orally, insert intravaginal progesterone capsules (the most recommended method, as it goes straight where it’s needed without passing through the digestive system) or even take it through injections or cream. CREAM? Yes, cream! But a product that can help if the problem is hormones is using Ultrogestan, which will regulate estrogen and progesterone levels.
Speaking of methods for getting pregnant, have you done all your hormonal exams? If not, I advise you to do them as soon as possible, even if you’re not trying yet, or at least haven’t been trying for long. Now, if you’ve been trying for over a year and haven’t even had a suspected pregnancy or have had a pregnancy that ended in miscarriage, it’s past time! Knowing how your hormones and uterus are functioning is the first step in finding out why it’s been hard to conceive.
Also see: Irregular Period – Causes and How to Help Your Cycle Return to Normal
