Posts tagged cycle health
Luteal Phase Deficiency
Luteal Phase Deficiency

Luteal Phase Deficiency (LPD) is also called Luteal Phase Defect, but I don't particularly like to think of the human body as "defective" so I prefer deficiency.  LPD is a hormonal condition that involves deficiency of progesterone, which makes the luteal phase (the portion of the cycle after ovulation and before menstruation) a bit too short. This may contribute to low basal body temperatures during this phase, which can make implantation and pregnancy difficult. In fact, infertility and miscarriage are common symptoms of LPD and progesterone deficiency.

If this is the first time you're hearing about LPD, then you probably have a lot of questions. What causes it? How can you tell if you have it? And what can you do to treat it? Not to worry, I'm going to break it all down for you right now.

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Fertility, Pregnancy, Cycle HealthJacqueline Gabardyluteal phase, luteal phase deficiency, progesterone deficiency, progesterone, hormonal imbalance, cycle health, short cycle
Crystals for Fertility, Cycle Health & Pregnancy
Crystals for Fertility, Cycle Health & Pregnancy

As an acupuncturist I work with crystals quite a bit and since my speciality is uterine health I tend to use mostly stones that have an effect on fertility, balancing hormones, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or postpartum. I'll tell you about some of my favorites and if any of them call to you, they're all available in my online store. 

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Pain, Cycle Health, Fertility, PregnancyJacqueline Gabardycrystals, stones, fertility, infertility, reproductive health, menstruation, cycle health
The 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
The 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

If you are trying to conceive, starting to chart your cycle, or if you just want a better understanding of the changes your body undergoes each month, understanding the 4 main phases of the menstrual cycle is a good place to start. Unfortunately there is a ton of confusion about these phases, when they happen, and what each means, especially for women with irregular cycles. But I'm here to break it all down for you!

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Cycle Health, FertilityJacqueline Gabardyluteal phase, premenstrual, menstruation, ovulation, cycle health, follicular phase