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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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Littlepoppet1 · 08/01/2021 09:01

Just wondered if anyone else with long cycles has tried these? My cycles can range anywhere from 33-45 days and I've read a lot of positive things about these helping shorten cycles. I've just ordered some to try next cycle if AF ever shows up 🙄

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Littlepoppet1 · 20/01/2021 13:28

@heybabes that's a really good sign!! Fingers crossed for you! Let us know how you get on!

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heybabes · 20/01/2021 09:44

I’m on CD13 today - I haven’t had less than a 33 day cycle for over 2 years - and I think my ovulation could be round the corner on my first month of soy. Last cycle I ovulated on CD21 so this would be a week earlier if I’m right!

Only saying because my OPKs were fairly dark yesterday (not quite positive) and pretty much the same colour as my CD19 last cycle. This could just be a fluctuation but we’ll see! I’d love to ovulate sooner.

No ovulation pain yet though but I do feel very tired.

I took soy on CD5-9, 80,80,80,120,160

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Littlepoppet1 · 20/01/2021 07:35

Best of luck @outback81 I just take Folic Acid and Vitamin D at the mo! I did take pregnacare for a bit when TTC my DD but it seemed to make my cycles even longer than usual so I cut back to just the essentials.

That's really positive @mistywillow17 I hope it works as well for me! Today is day 4 of taking it for me so so far so good! Been TTC No2 for 6 months but took just under 2 years with DD.

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mistywillow17 · 19/01/2021 23:25

After 11 months of trying we conceived on my second month of isoflavones. I'm convinced that it made all the difference in our case. I actually felt ovulation pains for the first time in my life!

outback81 · 19/01/2021 23:23

I've just ordered some soy isoflavones so following this thread to see how you get on!
I'm also taking other supplements, is anyone else? I've just switched to pregnacare conception as it has coq10 in, hoping it might help! I'm 6 months off the pill, cd1 cycle 5, and I spot during the tww so wanting to try something else before I speak to the doctors!

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Littlepoppet1 · 18/01/2021 11:01

AF appeared on Sat so I'm on day 2 of Soy today! I have 50mg tablets to doing days 2 and 3 100mg, 3 and 4 150 mg, and day 5 200mg. I'll let you know how it goes! Keeping everything crossed for a earlier ov!

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Pip1903 · 17/01/2021 15:45

@Toastedsesame I have been considering this maybe it would be worth a shot...thanks for your reply it's good to hear that not everyone sees a peak on opks as that has been worrying me...good luck on your ttc journey x

Toastedsesame · 17/01/2021 07:30

@Pip1903 have you tried temping? I tried it this month and it really helps pinpoint ovulation if your OPK's are a bit unclear. I only ever seem to get a couple of highs and no definite peak but with temping I can see that I did ovulate.

Pip1903 · 16/01/2021 22:47

@NavyBerry thanks for your reply, wow first time is fab congrats!. I cant be 100% sure I'm not ovulating but I'm not seeing peaks on opks only highs. I've been off my pill 8months now after taking it for 10years. Defo considering giving these a try thanks 😊

NavyBerry · 16/01/2021 22:33

@Pip1903 my cycle was 25-26 days and it still helped. I had ovulation though. Maybe it was 'stronger' more viable the cycle I used it

NavyBerry · 16/01/2021 22:32

I used it and conceived on my 1st cycle (more than a year trying before).

Pip1903 · 16/01/2021 22:29

Hi ladies hope you don't mind me joining.
My first time reading about these
I've read these can be taken to help ovulation (my worry is I'm not ovulating), my cycles are between 22/26 days, would this be an issue ? X

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Littlepoppet1 · 16/01/2021 22:07

That's great @toastedsesame so glad it's worked for you! What days did you take it?

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Toastedsesame · 16/01/2021 14:01

Hey just wanted to report back that I ovulated yesterday on cd18, so the soy has worked well for me! Last month was cd26 so this cycle looking much more reasonable.

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Littlepoppet1 · 16/01/2021 08:48

Thanks @Kay00 I'm pretty sure AF on the way now as I always spot a few days before so fingers crossed I can get started soon!
It's so frustrating having long cycles isn't it, everything seems to take forever! Fingers crossed things get moving for you soon!

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Kay00 · 16/01/2021 08:15

@littlepoppet1 hope you get your AF soon (or you get pregnant of course)!

Im on CD33 and still no sign of ovulation 😩 I just want this cycle to be over so I can start my Soy!

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Littlepoppet1 · 15/01/2021 22:04

I'm still waiting for AF to show, CD39 today! I have had cramping and spotting today though so looks like nearly here! Planning on taking day 2-6 so hopefully can get started soon.
@heybabes I usually start testing as soon as I notice EWCM but if you don't track that or don't get much I'd maybe start from day 8 or 9 just to make sure you don't miss it!

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ls0127 · 15/01/2021 21:12

@heybabes

Hey guys how’s it all going? So I’ve decided to take CD5-9, 80, 80, 80, 120, 160. I’m on CD8 today so upping the dose tonight!

No awful side effects yet, I’ve found myself a bit nauseated the following morning but ok so far.

How long after have you been doing ovulation tests? I ovulated last cycle on CD20/21 so not sure when I should begin testing if these potentially shorten your cycle!

I took on CD2-6. I've been doing ovulation tests from the week AF went away but haven't had a clear positive yet. Currently on CD33. I've been doing the tests for my past few cycles with not much luck though so it could just be me 😆 going to try temping next cycle before taking a break from tracking.
heybabes · 15/01/2021 20:27

Hey guys how’s it all going? So I’ve decided to take CD5-9, 80, 80, 80, 120, 160. I’m on CD8 today so upping the dose tonight!

No awful side effects yet, I’ve found myself a bit nauseated the following morning but ok so far.

How long after have you been doing ovulation tests? I ovulated last cycle on CD20/21 so not sure when I should begin testing if these potentially shorten your cycle!

ls0127 · 11/01/2021 21:32

I went off birth control in July and have been TTC ever since. First few cycles I was around 34 days but my last was over 50 so I took soy this cycle. Days 2-6. 80mg, 80, 80, 160, 160. Fingers crossed I can get it to kick start something :D

Kay00 · 11/01/2021 21:13

@littlepoppet1 mine arrived on Weds too. Hopefully you get your AF soon 🤞

Im on CD28 and still waiting on ovulation 😴😴😴 hoping it happens soon! I just want my next cycle to start so I can try the Soy 😆

@chubbycheese @toastedsesame exciting that its already starting to make a difference for you!!

Toastedsesame · 11/01/2021 20:35

Good luck to you @Littlepoppet1 I did 2-6 this month and seems to have started to do the trick already.

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Littlepoppet1 · 11/01/2021 20:18

Yeah @heybabes I have also read it's better to start earlier in cycle but you might just be ok starting on day 5. I'm planning on taking days 2-6. Mine should be delivered on Weds then just got to wait for AF to make a appearance whenever that might be! CD35 today and no sign yet. Last month's was 52 days! Really hope the soy helps shorten them.

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chubbycheese · 11/01/2021 14:24

@heybabes I believe you can do that yes, although the earlier you take them in the cycle the earlier your ovulation should be.

I've read conflicting advice, some say they work right away others say they take 3/4 months to take affect. I will say though that they seem to have brought my ovulation forward considerably, its cd14 and I'm getting pains and stronger opks. Last month I didn't ovulated til cd26! So I would perhaps crack on with them if you are impatient like me!

heybabes · 11/01/2021 12:03

I’ve ordered some of these as I have long cycles (33 days has been my shortest in the past two years, they have been around 45).

Mine are arriving tomorrow which will be CD5. I’ve heard you can take them CD5-9 at the latest but is this true? Don’t want to risk anything so maybe should wait until next month?

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