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Short Luteal Phase

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mascaraisamust · 05/07/2015 22:57

So after 6 months of ttc I've worked out I've got a short luteal phase of 9 days, however it could be even less. I get a positive opk on day 19 and 9 days later AF appears. I'm fearing it could be less that 9 days if I ovulate 24-36 hours after a postive opk. No suprises that there hasn't been a bfp yet. I'm thinking this is my obstacle. Seems I've tried everything else. Do I go to my GP? Is there any point? On preconception vitamins with b6 in and have been in them for three months and no changes. Also AF is really painful every month, wondering if there is more to this. Any ideas? Or anyone experienced/ing similar?

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Sunshinegirl2015 · 09/10/2015 06:33

sanch well I guess it doesn't matter! Congrats again haha!

Did AF show mascara?

My temp went up again but only just to the cover line. My post O temps are usually higher. Can't help but think I'm out this cycle and next month DH is abroad for work the week I ovulate. Booo.

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mascaraisamust · 08/10/2015 22:39

Sanch so pleased for you. x

Mrsunsure, hope your results are positive tomorrow.

I think I've spoken too soon, I feel like AF is on the horizon, just a tad achy, ever so slight brown tinge in CM now, most probably wouldn't notice though. It would be spot on the date of AF would have turned up before the mc at 9dpo, not just a coincidence I think...

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Sanch1 · 08/10/2015 21:58

No idea!! Fertility friend didn't detect ov! I think there are two points on my chart that could be ov so today I'd either be 10 or 13 dpo. My 3 internet cheapies have got darker since last night. Going to do a digi in the morning then I might believe it! I tested as I felt sick all day yesterday and had lower back ache and when I was pregnant with DD I had an aversion to my favourite chocolate and last night the chocolate tasted odd! Felt fine today though.

Sunshinegirl2015 · 08/10/2015 21:33

MrsUnsure sounds like you've had a tough time. Hopefully Inge start to get sorted soon and GP refers you for tests.

Mrsmugoo oh that's a good idea I've not thought of that!

Sunshine yes hopefully it goes up. CF seems to have dried up which might be a sign my temp will go up.

Sanch still so happy for you! How many DPO were you when you got your BFP? Did you have any symptoms?

mrsmugoo · 08/10/2015 20:50

Mrs unfortunately the only way you could do temping would be to set an alarm to take your temp at 4am every day. I only take my temp for 7 or 8 days a month, just enough to see the spike to confirm ov.

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sunshinegirl12 · 08/10/2015 19:44

Oh that must make it hard for you to temp, I'm no expert at it as have only been doing it a few months myself, but hope this link might help you a little www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/BBT-and-shift-work.html

I've been trying since the start of this year, my luteal phase is about 9/10 days so on the short side, but I also worry as my cycles are short at only 23 days on average. When are you due to get your results? x

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sunshinegirl12 · 08/10/2015 17:58

Maybe give temping a try for a couple of months as although you are getting positive OPKs which indicate your body is gearing up to ovulate, it doesn't mean that you definitely do. It sounds like you have been messed around alot by various doctors who don't seem willing to help you, but would definitely try to get your husband to go for a sperm check as that could be where the problem lies. I'm giving myself until xmas and then I'm going to get myself and DH tested. x

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sunshinegirl12 · 08/10/2015 17:40

Ohhh fingers crossed for u Mascara, ru planning to test at the weekend? x

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mascaraisamust · 08/10/2015 17:38

8dpo here, wonder if my LP will surpass 9 days?! AF due any day now... No sign as of yet. Just thick cm still (which is a sign of progesterone apparently)!

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sunshinegirl12 · 08/10/2015 17:32

Sunshine, im still getting more CM than usually would so think its just from the estrogen surge, hopefully your temps will go back up tomor.

Hi Mrsunsure, i can't imagine how you must be feeling after 2 years, I am already losing it after 10 months. Just thinking about your doctor saying you may not be ovulating, have you tried temping to confirm if you definitely are? x

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mascaraisamust · 08/10/2015 16:56

Sorry about typos, cooking tea at the same time!

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mascaraisamust · 08/10/2015 16:55

I told them I had a short LP, blood test had confirmed low progesterone, miscarriage (believed low progesterone would not support this), ovulating later on day 20, maybe not ovulating at all?! Sounds similar!

They said they would prescribe clomid and progesterone after one cycle as I've not had AF since mc yet....

For £200 it worth worth it, I said to the consultant I felt I was going mad as no one was listening and be totally got it and said it is a short luteal phase defect x

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mascaraisamust · 08/10/2015 16:04

Are you ttc #1?

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mascaraisamust · 08/10/2015 16:03

mrsun sorry I'm back reading and playing catch up! 2 years and you've not had a referral to the nhs? Have you got a bfp in that time? Has anyone checked your for PCOS as this can cause erratic cycles.

If your current gp won't refer you I'd switch Gps and get a second opinion, request your medical notes and show them your results.

It all else fails save and go private! If that's not an option, ask outright for a referral.

Sorry you feel so low x

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mascaraisamust · 08/10/2015 16:00

I'd wait to the morning now and do the digital with fmu x

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mascaraisamust · 08/10/2015 15:48

Sanch big congrats! I though I'd not ovulated when I got my bfp last time. Amazing! Fingers crossed for you xx

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Sanch1 · 08/10/2015 15:35

Hi unsure, I'm probably not the best person to give you advice, sounds like mascara would be the best one for you. I'm sure she'll be along later with some good advice. She went for a private consultation with very positive outcome, could you do that?

Ladies, I have a very very feint on a superdrug, to go with the two internet cheapies. I've bought a clearblue digi, would you do it today, or wait until the morning? Don't think I'm going to believe it this time until I've read the words!

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Sunshinegirl2015 · 08/10/2015 10:02

sanch massive congratulations!! Great news!

sunshine this morning I noticed a lot of wet discharge in my underwear (this was after I'd showered and had breakfast so I'd be up for an hour or so) and have a generally wet feeling down there.

mrsmugoo · 08/10/2015 09:19

Yeah it's that - first response early result.

Superdrug are also good.

Sanch1 · 08/10/2015 08:29

What is an FRER? I know FR is first response but what the ER bit? I was going to get a superdrug one as they are really sensitive arent they? I dont think I'll believe it until I see it on a 'normal' test!

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