Estrogen in Second Half of Cycle

lily2512

Hi All,

 I posted a couple days ago about cramps starting a couple days after ovulation and they last up until I get my period.  I just had first IUI and started progesterone supplements but I already had the cramps start before I started the supplements.

I had my appt with my acupuncturist yesterday and she said she believes the cramps start bc of too much estrogen.  Has anyone ever experienced estrogen dominance and have any success stories or advice on what treatment undergoing?

I am going to call RE tomorrow but bc this was my first cycle with him, I feel he is starting from the moment I met him instead of hearing me when I said I get these cramps every month and result is obviously no pregnancy. 

ErinSays

I thought the treatment for estrogen dominance was progesterone supplements? Your RE should have done blood work before going through with an IUI and progesterone supplements, so he should be more aware of your hormonal levels than an acupuncturist would

vpine

I had cramps the whole 2WW before and my estrogen level was fine. You can't go by what acupuncturist says, I'd listen to RE and only RE on hormone levels, etc since they're the ones who test.

(I have gone on/off to acupuncture and would suggest