Multiple LH Surges in 1 Cycle Post Pill

[MintGreenLife]

Hi all,

I have spoken to a few women that have had long cycles following stopping the pill, as well as women that haven't ovulated for a few months post pill. I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with multiple LH surges after stopping the pill?

I'm on CD34 and I've had three surges so far. My first was on CD20, second on CD24 and third on CD33. The first two surges were almost a positive, and the third was definitely a positive as darker than the control. Since the first I've been feeling pretty awful, especially in the last week with cramps, low back ache and tired. I assumed AF was coming, but from inputting my OPKs into my Premom app it's put me back at the start of my luteal phase and selected the latest surge as my peak.

My cycle last month was 30 days and I wasn't using OPKs. This is my second cycle off the pill.

I am charting my BBT also, and can confirm my temp didn't rise after the first two surges. Hoping it will do tomorrow as app has pinpointed ovulation for today.

Has something similar happened to anyone else? Xx

[MintGreenLife]

Update: my temp went up to the highest since I started charting a few weeks ago this morn, so hopefully that would indicate I finally ovulated. Any thoughts on the above would be much appreciated x

[Char899]

Sorry to drag up an old thread but im going through exactly the same thing right now. Had LH surges on cd 11, 14 and 20 (today)
I just wanted to ask what the outcome was for you? Did you figure out what was going on and did your cycles go back to normal?

[MintGreenLife]

@Char899 no probs. I did eventually ovulate that cycle after the third Lh surge, but went on to have a ridiculously short 4 day LP. I've since learnt that's quite common in the first couple of cycles off the pill, but 7 months later my LP is still only 8 days, so not much good, but have also discovered I have an under active thyroid, which is linked to a short LP.

I think the multiple LH surges is just your body trying to ovulate and not quite managing. Sure it'll get there in the end. For me the third surge was the successful one, so hopefully it's the same for you :)

[MintGreenLife]

@Char899 also that's the only cycle I had this happen on, otherwise I've only had the one surge, but not until very late as I seem to ovulate late as well as my short LP!

[Char899]

@MintGreenLife thank you so much for coming back to me. This does feel more like a proper surge. The last 2 only last a couple of hours but this one I’m still getting positive opks this morning so hopefully this is a proper one. My cycles are normally only 28-30 days so looks like I’m going to have a short LP. Are you actively trying to conceive at the moment?

[MintGreenLife]

@Char899 if ovulation is delayed usually your cycle will be longer - your LP tends to stay the same each cycle, but ovulation can be delayed which is what causes irregular cycles as ovulation day isn't always the same day each month.

Yep we are, we are 7 months in and no luck, fairly certain it's my under active thyroid causing the issue. I have a plan in place to hopefully get medicated for it - going to do a private blood test to get a more comprehensive look at everything, then approach the GP, and if no luck go private x

[Char899]

@MintGreenLife oh I see! Thank you that’s really helpful. I figured if ov was late you’d automatically have a short lp. Fx for you that your go gives you the help you need. Are you trying for your first? I’ve heard of people taking meds to make their lp longer! I really hope you manage to get it sorted x