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Short LP & cycle success stories

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Beau2019 · 05/12/2019 13:07

Hello everyone. I'm hoping for some help. TTC#2 had an unsuccessful pregnancy (termination) 3 years ago. Conceived 3rd cycle of coming off pill last time, cycles were 28-29 days. I'm a 28.

Had nexplanon implant out September and had very short cycles since 23-24 days. I ovulate around CD14-15 and then my LP is only about 8-9 days long.

Does anyone have any success stories in similar situations and any advice on lengthening cycle? I've been taking sertraline 100mg for the last 13 months, reduced my dose down to 25mg the last month and now I have stopped completely. CD1 today. I also have been drinking 2-3 coffees a day - could any of these effect my cycle?

Thank you all 💕 any advice welcome

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Nobunintheovenyet · 31/12/2019 12:15

@Beau2019 i’m over the 12 months unfortunately. Have been to my dr had some bloods and an internal scan all seem normal, other half is waiting for his sperm test results so ill be taking them to my dr, not sure what will happen after that, I get anxious thinking about it lol.

@Wearenotyourkind heyyyy, when we were first ttc I didn’t track at all so not sure if my lp was short back then but it has been for at least the last 8 months. I was also on the pill for over 10 years bot sure if that goes against me 🤷🏻‍♀️

Yes lets hope 2020 is a better year!

Wearenotyourkind · 31/12/2019 11:37

Hi guys - can I join? I'm 34 and on just finished cycle #4 TTC. I'm now CD1 as AF showed up. I'm concerned that my LP is only 8/9 days. I've just ordered some of the liquid Agnus Castus from amazon and will get some vitamin b6 and vitamin c supplements from Holland and Barrett later. I was on the pill for 18 years before coming off to TTC, so not sure if my cycles are still sorting themselves out or if this is my "normal". Our TTC journey has already been delayed by about 2 years as I was diagnosed with Fibroids and have had two surgeries to remove, which meant I couldn't come off the pill. I'm really hoping 2020 is my year. Good luck to all.

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Beau2019 · 31/12/2019 11:24

Preferred haha! I meant referred 🙈

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Beau2019 · 31/12/2019 11:24

@Nobunintheovenyet no sadly it's 12 months before a GP will even look at you 😭😭😭 however if you have irregular periods they will see you for that but as for TTC it's 12 months before you will be preferred to a fertility clinic.

You could always lie about how long you've been trying. Loads of people on MN have done so

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Nobunintheovenyet · 31/12/2019 11:11

@Beau2019 I suppose each pregnancy is different 🤷🏻‍♀️ Its a pain that we have to do all these things tho. Being in limbo is the worst, at least if she comes you can focus on the next cycle.

@trying2019 he called them and he has a telephone appointment on thursday, then I can take the results to my doctors as we are at different drs. Yes I hope all is good just worried about what my dr will do next. Yes oh had to do that too, everything takes so long though.

Where is it you want to go? Thats such a shame, how long is it they say you should wait to ttc? 4 months?

Trying2019 · 31/12/2019 10:53

@Beau2019 sorry just seen cross post and u have already tested. Hope AF doesnt arrive xx

Trying2019 · 31/12/2019 10:52

@Beau2019 i was on the pill. When i first stopped i had a 37 day and then a 46 day cycle so im glad my cycles are at least shorter. My AF still isnt here properly. 2 days of barely any spotting and nothing so far today. I had this one cycle before then she arrived in full force. So not sure if my luteal phase is actually normal but i just spot before 🤷‍♀️ when will u test? Its great that u have got to day 11.

@nobunintheovenyet hopefully your husbands come back ok. You have to make an appointment to drop my husbands sample off and im not sure they open weekends so going to be difficult to get it to the hospital within the hour. Just found out where i want to go on holiday had Zika 5 years ago 😠 xx

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Beau2019 · 31/12/2019 10:52

@Nobunintheovenyet I hope not 😂 although I am totally sceptic because I've never had these issues with my periods before and never had to take these vitamins.

I've done 2 tests 28th and 29th both BFN so I'm
going to wait now until at least 2nd if AF doesn't show. That would be CD28. Although I'm sure she's imminent as I've had mild cramping for a few days and usual pre AF spots

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Nobunintheovenyet · 31/12/2019 10:39

@Beau2019 i highly doubt its coincidence. 2 days is a big difference, fingers crossed the cream does that for me!

Nobunintheovenyet · 31/12/2019 10:36

@rj995 thats good to hear thanks for posting.

@Trying2019 thats a good idea and hopefully you will have hubbys sperm results to take with you. Mine is waiting on his results going to get him to call drs today. Hope you have a better day than yesterday and Happy New Year!

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Beau2019 · 31/12/2019 10:12

@Trying2019 what contraception did you use before? TTC is so crap and even worse that most GPs won't even look at you until 12 months of trying (which I think is ridiculous). I'm totally convinced the implant messed me up, I mean how can it be normal not to ever have periods no wonder my body is taking a while to regulate.

@Nobunintheovenyet I did loaaadsss of research on vitamins to help regulate periods and so now take B complex, extra B6 (both Holland and Barrett), high strength C and D (asda own), agnus castus (off Amazon) and I take folic acid. Not sure if it's a coincidence or not but had my longest cycle yet and LP extended by 2 days so far. AF due any time.

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Beau2019 · 31/12/2019 10:04

Thank you @rj995 and @georgialondon for your positive stories 😍

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Trying2019 · 31/12/2019 09:17

@Nobunintheovenyet sorry forgot to say no side effects. The b6 just makes your urine neon yellow but thats normal xx

Trying2019 · 31/12/2019 09:16

@Nobunintheovenyet i have booked an appointment for two weeks time. Feel more positive now im doing something about it and hearing more positive stories. Dh has his sperm analysis kit here so just need to get that sorted as well xx

rj995 · 30/12/2019 23:03

My LP is 9-10 days & conceived DS on month 4 of trying, so as others said not always bad news, everyone's body is different, hopefully you get your BFP soon

Nobunintheovenyet · 30/12/2019 22:36

@trying2019 and i take it you havn’t had any side effects that some say you can get? I take Pregnacare and my cycles have remained the same as before them. I am so close to ordering one and other half said to do it but i really dont want to become obsessive as I’m pretty sure my opk’s are correct as i get the ovary pains too.

Oh no hun sending you a hug...... this journey is so pants at times. Go doctors and see if anything they can make you feel better with some direction, have you had any tests done yet?

georgialondon · 30/12/2019 22:31

Mine has always been 9 days. I Have conceived first month of trying twice.

It's not always bad news.

Trying2019 · 30/12/2019 22:22

@nobunintheovenyet yes i think ill carry on they havent done any harm. I was tempted to get a pregnancy multi vitamin but dont want to end up with long cycles again and heard some can mess you up. Ive gone from deciding not to track this month to ordering a BBT thermometer 🙈 i read a post where the poster actually ovulated earlier than their positive OPK and had been worrying about a short LP for no reason so i want to rule it out but at ssme time want to take the relaxed approach xx

I think ill go to the doctors tomorrow. Been in such a mess tonight xx

Nobunintheovenyet · 30/12/2019 22:14

@Beau2019 you got to 10 days thats good at least you have an improvement. Don’t want to get your hopes up but we all know preg symptoms are the same as af!!!

@Trying2019 oh don’t i am getting more and more anxious about it as time goes on. I usually spot from 6/7 dpo so super early. Will you carry on with the supplements do you think?

Trying2019 · 30/12/2019 22:06

@Beau2019 im so glad yours has extended hopefully you are getting back to normal after the implant removal and get your BFP. We started trying in June. I had two long cycles with a 12 day LP but now im ovulating earlier my LP is shorter. Seems there is always something to worry about. Ordered vitamin c for this month x

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Beau2019 · 30/12/2019 20:36

@Trying2019 oh bless you lovely!! I know the feeling. Not sure if it's already been asked but how long have you be TTC for?

Yes mine has! I think I'm currently 10DPO which is the longest for me and currently on CD26 which is 2 days longer than normal! I've been feeling AF cramps for the last 2 days so I'm just waiting for her to arrive. We only DTD twice in fertile window and didn't track a thing this month so I'm sure I haven't caught but on the positive this is the longest cycle I've had since having my implant out.

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Trying2019 · 30/12/2019 20:28

@Nobunintheovenyet istarted spotting at 10dpo again. Still spotting today at 11 DPO. Getting really fed up worrying something is wrong. My cervix is low and open so definitely AF. Feeling so emotional with it all. Think i could relax more if my LP was longer.

@Beau2019 did yours extend? Xx

Nobunintheovenyet · 28/12/2019 21:02

@Trying2019 be interesting to see if they work for you, i have them in my draw but want to try the cream first, keep me updated please.

@Beau2019 Currently Cd16 and got a positive opk which is the earliest I’ve ever got one. Awww fingers crossed for you let us know how you get on x

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Beau2019 · 28/12/2019 10:50

@Nobunintheovenyet sorry lovely I forgot to reply to you. Did AF arrive for too this month?

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Beau2019 · 28/12/2019 10:48

@Trying2019 I'm currently one day away from finding out 🙈 last months cycle was 24 days and month previous was 25. I'm on CD24 today but I haven't tracked ovulation this month (last month was around CD15 so I THINK I'm 8/9DPO. If I can get to NYE I'll be happy!

I've been taking vit B complex, extra B6, C and Agnus Castus. I will report back in a few days to see where I am at. I hardly got any EWCM this month (only 2 days and I have 4 days last month). I think my issue is that my lining doesn't get thick enough to implant, as my LP is so short and my periods are really light.

Had the weirdest dream last night that I got a strong BFP and it was a clear blue that told me I was 13-17 weeks pregnant 😂😂😂

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