Short LP & cycle success stories

Update on LP- got my surge this afternoon so that's EXACTLY the same day and time of my cycle (day 18 of 29 ) I use CB and never get a flashing smiley just straight from negative to static smile ... pleased I can go to the docs tomrrow armed with this info

That isn't long at all. I know what you mean. Its easier to think ah never mind we will have ivf but its such a difficult process and a massive toll on your body. A few people i know have had it but none of them were very vocal about what it was like. You're a step closer though to a baby by being referred. Ive asked for the tube test whilst i'm waiting. Doctor said she will try but the request may be rejected. Once im back off holiday im going to try some different things to extend my LP just incase xx

@Trying2019 yeah that's what I keep thinking before we got the results, as long as he has SOME sperm. I think it hit me today more than yesterday though that even though there are options it means likely having IVF which is at least a year away as well as the actually toll of going through IVF.
We will try everything to improve the results but to be honest they are so bad I don't think we are gonna get them up to a good enough standard to conceive naturally. Wrapping my head around that is difficult. DH took it bad but is ok, I don't think he fully realises how bad they are as the GP played it down. Count should be 15million/ml and the very least and his was 2.9.

I was surprised how fast the referral was actually. Received a letter in about a week then it was choose and book and appointments were a month away so 5 weeks total. I still want to get a scan and HSG done for me to see if I have any problems as well.

@Narwhal88 hi. Sorry only just replying ive been taking a break from MN and trying to put TTC to the back of my mind. Sorry to hear about your husbands SA. I've heard so many stories of it increasing with supplements so get him started on them all. How has he taken the news? I know its easy for me to say but when we were awaiting our results i kept thinking as long as DH has some sperm and i have eggs we will have a baby eventually. All is not lost with a disappointing SA. How long did your fertility appointment take to come through? Ive just been referred today xx

The strange thing is i often get a really heavy feeling in my lower tummy at the time of ovulation - so much so that I can actually tell I've ovulated!! This time it's less obvious, so maybe the timings have shifted ? I'll let you know how I get on at the docs tomorrow 🤞🏼x

@Wearenotyourkind @Narwhal88 thanks guys ! Currently on my 18th day of this cycle, so as an exercise I'm going to test this morn and this aft (last time the only positive - static smiley result I got was the afternoon of the 18th day- at about four pm!!). I did also get a strong ish line back on the 28th of February though which would be day 12 so perhaps ovulated early?? It's an absolute minefield - massive respect to all the ladies going through this monthly !! Xx

Hi @Luan82 you normally ovulate around 24hrs after the surge so your LP is likely 10 days, which is a little short but not that bad really. Is it always 10 days? Mine is 14-15 days but I normally spot from day 10, though spotting from day 12 this cycle.

Hi @Luan82 welcome. I've read that 10 days + is considered okay, but less than 10 could be problematic. But good luck with the doctor and let us know how you get on and if there's any advice or info you can share with us.

@CooperLooper hopefully they can find out what's going on soon. Will do you good to have a break, it is an all consuming process.
GP gave DH some things to change to try and improve the count and he has to have a retest in 3 months. We have our first fertility appointment in 3 weeks so will ask more then. It is pretty low though so not sure how much of an improvement we can make.

Hi guys - hope you don't mind me joining in on this? I'm currently trying to investigate if my LP is causing problems - I'm 37 been on the pill for many many years and just past the 6 months mark of TTC. From the info I've gathered (once my AF got back on track after my withdrawal bleed!! ) 3 days AF, 29 day cycle with an LH surge on the 18th day so LP is around 11days (if I ovulated close to my surge) - I'm meeting a doctor on Friday to discuss, does 11 days qualify as short & anyone else experienced this type of problem?

Sorry to hear that @Narwhal88 hopefully there's a plan of action for you though?

Another weird cycle for me. 40 days in total, ovulated CD34 so a 6 day LP this time. Which is 1 day more than the last few months so that's something... I've got my pelvic scan on Friday to check my ovaries and still waiting for my bloods back to rule out or determine PCOS - pushing everything to the back of my mind at the moment and we're taking a bit of a break from TTC for now until we know what's going on. Can't be doing with the pressure atm.

Hi all. Changed my name, it's makeafamily19.

So DH results show low count and motility. Not sure on exact figures as I need to look at the printout when I get home. In one way it's good to have a sort of answer to know why it's taking so long but it's hard knowing it may take a lot longer than normal or we may need help. Also doesn't mean there isn't a problem with me as well, but fingers crossed this is the only reason it's taking so long.

Hi all
Sorry for AF @Trying2019 @Nat4392
I'm 11DPO and waiting for spotting to start any minute.
Not hopeful at the moment though. DH had his SA 2 weeks ago, was meant to get a phone call from GP with results but they have made him an appointment tomorrow to come in and discuss, which makes us think it must be bad news. All this time I kept thinking the problem was me and now what if it isn't. Really hope it's not too bad and something we can work on improving.

@Nat4392 sorry to hear AF arrived. Hope you enjoyed your wine. My arrived as well. Early hours of day 13. So a 12 day LP but i had brown spotting from day 9. Its so frustrating. If it wasnt for the spotting id be relaxed. Theres a few things i want to try but dont want to mess up this cycle as FW is on my holiday and dont want it delayed. I keep thinking of all the positive stories on here from people with short LP who conceived. Xx

Ergh I’m out again this month. Got to 11DPO, CD24. Doing my head in now!! Will be drinking plenty of wine tonight!!

Hopefully you will ovulate this time. Must be so frustrating. When are you getting your bloods done? Im ok im 5 DPO. Still dont feel like i'll ever get a BFP which is silly. I definitely ovulated day 18 this cycle confirmed by BBT so i think that's the same day the last three months. Getting my bloods done on tuesday which im sure will confirm ovulation. I still dont get EWCM though and start spotting 10 DPO so might try evening primrose oil and progesterone cream next cycle. Got my husbands full results back and he is well above what is considered normal which is amazing but makes you wonder why its taking so long. I suppose its true what they say for completely healthy people it can take a year. Hoping its not too much longer for us all xx

@Trying2019 I am, no rise in temp yet. I've had another peak OPK today which is the second one this week, first one was on Tuesday but no temp rise with that first one. It's a right rollercoaster ride trying to track what's going on, but I'm sure I'll get there! How's things with you? X

@cooperlooper are you still temping? Has it confirmed ovulation? I did read that for some people LH stays high until ovulation. I know its not ideal if you do have PCOS but least you are getting tests done early on will know either way. Hope they all go well xx

Hey everyone, just checking back in.

I've been referred by the doctors for blood tests and scans to rule out PCOS because it's looking like my problem isn't just a short LP. I'm on CD29 at the moment and my LH has been consistently high for over 2 weeks now. I've been on various forms of contraception for years without periods, but I did used to have to go to the doctors around 10 years ago when my periods kept stopping for 2-3 months - so they're wondering if I've had PCOS and just never been diagnosed.

If it is then I suppose there's different things we can try which will make it feel like we're moving forward! If it's not PCOS then fuck knows what's going on. It doesn't run in the family, and I don't have any of the other symptoms like acne or hair (yikes) so it might not be...

Good luck everyone for this cycle, I'll keep you posted from my side 🤞🏻😊

@Wearenotyourkind thanks so much. Just hope everything is ok with me as well. I know i definitely have some eggs at least so we will have a baby eventually 😂 i was just panicking that DH may have no sperm. Im having the progesterone test on Tuesday and then doctors the following week who will refer us even if everything is normal with me.

@Makeafamily19 any break is lovely regardless of the weather. I love a spa day as well. Looks like my husbands sample actually came back within 3 days. Doctors never rang and we waited the full 2 weeks so ring up. So hopefully yours will be back soon xx

Hi all, been off the radar for a few days as we are on a little break in Cornwall. Not the best weather 😂 but going to a spa tomorrow overnight so that should be nice and relaxing!

Great news @Trying2019 on the sperm results! At least that weight is off your mind, enjoy your holiday, I wish we were somewhere sunny but we just needed a break.
My DH handed his sample in on Monday and they said it should be a week. So nervous!

And how about you @Beau2020x?

Great news about the test results @Trying2019! Yay for your husband's sperm! Hope you have a lovely relaxing time in Tenerife (and lots of DTD) 

Fingers crossed your LP is a bit longer @Nat4392 🤞🏻

So far my LP has been 7/8/9 days @lunamoon1. I'm 8DPO today. Obviously hoping AF won't come at all, but if it does, a longer LP would be positive.

Hi @wearenotyourkind we are off to tenerife. We were limited to where we could go without zika. Itll be during FW as well. So be nice and stress free. Any symptoms for you? Not long to wait now

@lunamoon1 your right only takes one so you never know

@Nat4392 id say today at the latest to ovulate if not yesterday. We are pretty much cycle buddies. That would be a lovely birthday present for you.

My husbands sperm results came back today. All normal. It is such a huge relief. He is on anti depressants and the leaflet said they hadnt been tested on human sperm but had been shown to affect rat sperm. So literally ive been panicking for months. I really feel relaxed now and that we will get a baby eventually its just taking us a bit longer. Such a weight off my shoulder xx

@Trying2019 feeling positive after last months disappointment! I got a positive OPK last night and also this AM and evening so presuming I’ll ovulate tomorrow? I’m CD12 today so at least I’ll ovulate slightly earlier this month so may possibly get a longer LP. I’ll be 14DPO on my birthday on 4th March so hopefully I’ll get a surprise birthday present 🤞🏻