A midwife (who is also a breastfeeding mother) that has had several children of her own, recommended to me over the counter progesterone cream. I believe in large part because she does not write prescriptions. She said her short luteal phase of 9 went to 13 while using it. She recommended using it after ovulation for your entire two weeks wait. Remember individuals, product brands, results, experiences, and reactions to products vary. I am not saying if you use this, it will definitely cure your short luteal phase.
Progesterone & Vitex
It is not recommended to take progesterone cream at the same time as vitex. It is fine to take Vitex and progesterone cream in the same menstrual cycle. For example, you can take vitex at the beginning of your cycle and progesterone cream after you confirm ovulation.
Delayed Ovulation
It is important to monitor your cycles if you are going to use progesterone cream. If you take it before you ovulate, you can suppress ovulation.
Progesterone & Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 can be taken throughout the cycle. Progesterone still should be taken after ovulation.
Directions
It is a topical cream that you apply 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cream 2x a day into smooth areas, such as wrists, inner arms, thighs, throat, abdomen or chest. It is said to rotate. According to Drweil.com, "When you use progesterone cream, you're usually advised to apply it to different skin sites with each use. This approach is recommended to minimize a small risk of skin irritation that could develop from applying it to only one site. However, if you rub the cream in with your hands, most will be absorbed through your palms" (weil).
Progesterone & Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 can be taken throughout the cycle. Progesterone still should be taken after ovulation.
It is a topical cream that you apply 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cream 2x a day into smooth areas, such as wrists, inner arms, thighs, throat, abdomen or chest. It is said to rotate. According to Drweil.com, "When you use progesterone cream, you're usually advised to apply it to different skin sites with each use. This approach is recommended to minimize a small risk of skin irritation that could develop from applying it to only one site. However, if you rub the cream in with your hands, most will be absorbed through your palms" (weil).
For those that are curious about if these products can be used vaginally, the product will say if it can. For example, The Bountiful Bird Natural Progesterone Cream (over the counter) in May 2016 says, "Suitable for intravaginal application, subject to consultation with a physician". I have posted a photo below and highlighted it.
Sources
2. Atzoria, Maria Gioia. "Can Vitex and Progesterone Cream Be Used Together." Natural Health For Fertility. Natural Health For Fertility, 2015. Web. 30 Mar. 2015. <http://www.natural-health-for-fertility.com/can-vitex-and-progesterone-cream-be-used-together.html>.
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