10/23/2026
I’m seeing it everywhere: if you have a cycle shorter than 28 days, then you have low progesterone. The problem with that? It’s only half of the picture.
🌿 Low progesterone could be the cause, yes.
If you’re experiencing a short luteal phase (the time between when you ovulate and when your next period starts), that could be an indicator of low progesterone.
Another common symptom? Spotting just before your full period flow starts.
🌿 But there’s another possibility: low estrogen.
If estrogen is too low, your follicular phase (the time between the start of your period and ovulation) may shorten, making your overall cycle shorter too.
Other symptoms of low estrogen that you might (or might not, because the human body isn’t copy and paste!) experience include:
• Hot flashes or night sweats
• Trouble sleeping
• Breast tenderness
• Depression or brain fog
• Dry skin and fatigue
• Infertility or anovulation
• Weight changes
Of course, all of these symptoms can also be caused by other things.
🔬 So how do we get a clearer picture of what's going on? TEST.
We prefer the DUTCH test alongside bloodwork timed to specific days of your cycle to help us better understand the full picture.
🤍 This is exactly why we created Fertility, Together. Launching October 28, this six-month holistic fertility program helps couples better understand their bodies and take intentional steps toward supporting their fertility.
✨ Ready to learn more? Book a free 15-minute discovery call here: https://calendly.com/d/dv78-45r-2ch/fertility-together-discovery-call!
