Short Luteal Phase Gang!

Two months*

Maybe already mentioned but I struggled to
Conceive then found it I had very short luteal phase
I took 7 seas conception tablets (purple pack) and within two euros my cycles completely changed and regulated and I conceived very quickly. Just incase anyone wanted to try something new

@Blossom428 I don't blame you with the GP - that's a long time to wait. I hope you end up not needing the appointment. With your LP, do you find your AF starts 'properly' straight away? I've realised this month that I have a proper flow on what would be 13/14dpo, before that it's a bit stop and start, but more than what I personally would be comfortable classifying at spotting. I'm wondering if low progesterone starts things prematurely. I never really clocked this before but was worrying about it because the tests should be CD2-4. I think this may mean I had mine too early, but who knows!
Fingers crossed the B6 does its job for both of us this month!

Hi @familybythesea - like you say it's very reassuring to hear that people can get pregnant with a short LP. Sorry to hear about the miscarriage. Good to hear the GP is looking into it though. I have to wait untill November before I can go back to the GP as then it will have been 12 cycles (well I did add a couple on for the purpose of the GP only letting me go back at 12 months haha). Got to be done though sometimes.

I have a 8-9 day LP but having taken the B6 laast month it gave me an extra day, so I'm hoping the same again this month too 🤞🏽

@CycleGirl20 Optimum is 14 but 11 is actually fine- I think that say it's only a defect if it is 10 or under. Since I had my implant removed early May, mine has never been longer than 9 days 😭 Oddly my luteal symptoms are totally different this month so I am hoping that's a sign my body is getting over the implant and it might be a bit longer- might be wishful thinking but the possibility is keeping me going!

Can I ask, how long is everyone's luteal phase? Mines 11 days, which I think is short but not sure!

Hello! After reading endless pages of this thread I thought I'd say hi and introduce myself :)
TTC #2
38 years old
Luteal phase average 9-10 days
Ovulation CD18-19 and cycles 28-29 days long

I just wanted to reassure some of you and say you totally can get pregnant with a short luteal phase. Mine has been 9-10 since ttc #1, and I got pregnant within 3 cycles last time.

I also got pregnant first cycle when ttc #2 but sadly had a missed miscarriage in March. Since then I have had 2 chemical pregnancies. In my case I am worried that the short luteal phase is a sign of low progesterone and it's this that is causing the miscarriages. I'd like to take progesterone from ovulation to see if it helps but waiting for a referral to the recurrent miscarriage clinic. Today I had my day 2-4 hormone tests and I have a scan tomorrow. My GP didn't book the progesterone test so I am going to badger him for that when I get my results.

It's been interesting reading everyone's stories - I've just started taking vitamin B6 and C on top of multivitamins to see if that helps to increase progesterone.

Good luck to you all and thanks for this thread - it's nice to not be alone but I hope you all get bfps soon.

Wonderful news @Whilstwewait x

@HumbleBee223 it doesn't hurt the needles are so thin. Its like a tap. Occasionally will feel it a bit more if in a sensitive spot but no pain x

Congratulations @Whilstwewait 🎉🥰 that is amazing news!!

I have just booked onto some acupuncture too. Does it hurt at all I have a phobia of needles ha ha

@Proseccoprincess33 Thank you. Can't believe its finally happened. Oh funny that you had acupuncture as well. I've worked its heard for a few people x

@whilstwewait how wonderful 😍Congratulations. I am delighted for you. Funny I also did acupunture the month before I got bfp so there could well be something it that. And like you say it's so relaxing anyway so it's well worth it. Xxx

@laurajayne15 thank you. I did 4 sessions and now im pregnant. Even if i wasn't it was super relaxing. Maybe a coincidence but either way was worth going x

Congratulations @Whilstwewait That’s amazing news and best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy.

Funnily enough I’ve just text a friend asking for the details of the acupuncturist she used during IVF. I figure it will help with stress and anxiety as a minimum and creates some relaxing me time.

HI Girls.been on this thread since the beginning and just wanted to share that I've found out im pregnant so please try not to worry about a short LP. All I did differently was walk loads and started acupuncture. Good luck to you all xx

Hi everyone, I’ve just found this thread and think I might be joining the gang. A bit about me...

TTC #1
Cycle 8
32 years old
Luteal phase average 8-9 days
Ovulation CD16-17 and cycles 24-26 days long

We’ve been TTC since Nov 19, but we took a break for a few cycles whilst I was at risk of redundancy earlier in the year. I’ve been tracking my cycle using Ovia/Flo for over a year and recently started using the Clearblue Advanced Ovulation tests. It looks like my luteal phase is around 8 days so I’ll be keeping track of this going forward.

I’m just about to read through the thread to see your recommendations and advice x

Thanks @Molly3456 i stopped it yesterday at cd15, no sign of ov I’m really hoping my opks start to get darker
I’ll definitely stop it each month before ov then and carry on after

Ah thank you @Proseccoprincess33 ugh horrid isn’t it because I KNOW I ovulated and it’ll drive me mad them saying I didn’t!

@Boc86 I am sorry I missed your post and question. It wasn't private gp it was private fertility clinic I saw to get the progesterone. I just looked online and found one and made appt.

Someone also mentioned that at 19 their gp has said prog was low and inconclusive of ovulation. Its horrific how inconsistent advice is. Mine was 13.3 and I knew it was v low but gp said marginally low and even fertility consultant said it was a little low but nothing to worry about. Yet first month on prog I get pregnant! It's a lottery depending on who you see 🙄 xx

@Boc86 last month I stopped from CD10 and I ovulated on CD16 instead of CD18. Then I continued taking it when I ovulated x

@Molly3456 which cd of your cycle do you skip b6 and what cd day do you ov x

Ahh haha!

Sorry I meant B6* not b9 @Boc86*

I use b12 besides the b6 because it's meant to be good for vegetarians/vegans (have been for 20 years though and it's been fine so not sure if I really need it!).

@Molly3456 yeah we use preseed, but more because I like it as a lubricant than because I think it really helps with anything lol. I just like the idea that it doesn't have any bad chemicals. Wish it was cheaper because I would replace my regular Boots one altogether then!

@Blossom428 thanks not even heard of b9, I’m on b6 and complex

It’s so horrible when it arrives luckily I am having some drinks too tomorrow night xxx

@AnonymousXXIX I did a similar thing a few weeks back went to the doctors and they said I will have a letter through for an ultrasound to check. But said same thing to me it could take some time due to corona.

Has anyone tried preseed?