Short Luteal Phase

[mascaraisamust]

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?

Sunshine15 was it a FRER? Or a cheapie?

Sunshine12, exciting! Can't wait to hear about it.

Cheapie

I have a FRER to use tomorrow morning if AF hasn't shown by then.

Glad to hear spotting has stopped Mrs. I'd worry too. Really hope everything goes well for you. x

I think ways best to use a FRER first thing in the morning - I don't trust the ic's

Same Mrs, especially after my b&n that turned into a bfp on the FRER. So much more sensitive. Best of luck tomorrow Sunshine x

Mrsunsure, if you start spitting again go to epau but if it's stopped then sit backs and relax!

Spotting rather can't handle this predictive text!!

DH is nervous about his SA already, will they get him to provide his sample then or does he bring it in at a later date?! I'm totally clueless.

With the FRER did you pee in a jar and dip it in or hold it in the stream?

Good luck sunshine with the SA. I don't think it can hurt to say you've been trying longer than you have.

I always just pee on the sticks!

I dip in! I've had too many fail on me because I've soaked it

DH needs to have a SA here too, we were thinking the same!

BFN on a FRER.

Today is 13DPO. I've never made it this far. Still no sign of AF and no cramps etc. I've uploaded another picture of my chart as temperature has gone up.

I always usually ovulate on CD18 (occasionally CD20) - this month I didn't OPK or track CM as was trying to be more relaxed about it all but does anyone think I could have ovulated later than FF thinks?

I would say day 19/20 looking at the chart. Go back to your FRER later and double check it just in case ! AF isn't there and that's what counts at the minute x

I was thinking maybe I ovulated even as late as CD25 which would put me at just 6DPO. Damn why didn't I OPK this month haha.

Still in the game. Still hopeful!

Sunshine, looking at your chart it could be either CD 19 or 25, did you notice your CM at all?

Mrsunsure, thanks for the advice about SA, how you feeling today? x

I don't get a lot of CM which is why we use conceive plus so I usually check internally at my cervix for CM but this is the first month in a while I've not done that. Typical eh? That'll teach me!

It could be cd25! Another week or so wait then!

So I had a response from one of the clinics - An initial consultation with internal scan is £287, this scan check for abnormalities in the uterus, ovaries and lining of the womb. Possible initial blood tests, guide price £318, and semen analysis £180.

Would have thought they would want blood results before doing an internal scan though?! Think I will wait to see what NHS say on tues first and hopefully they will offer us the SA and blood tests. I'm already scared by it all, the only time I've ever had blood taken before I ended up on the floor. I know it'll be worth it in the end though so please feel free to tell me to man up!!

Sunshine its a lot of money isn't it. I'm scared of the cost as my letter says to book an appintment when I get my bloods back (which I have now), to have an ultrasound (advised) and to discuss treatment and prescribe. I'm terrified of the cost of all this. I know the second consultation is £130, so that's by minimum cost. But how much will the ultrasound and treatment be?! I hope he doesn't suggest the bloods the nhs wouldn't do as they are £90 each. Im hoping the cyclogest comes before next ovulation.

You'll be fine sunshine, look the other way, count to three and it'll be all over

It is a lot of money isn't it, maybe give them a call and just see how much the ultrasound will be so you don't have a huge shock. Do you need to go back to the consultant before you get the prescription for Clomid and cyclogest, or do you have them already?

I might try somewhere else for a comparison, the email they sent did sound like a bit of a sales pitch (it even came from a sales executive - is that normal?!) I've been having a look at the NHs guidelines for my local area and it says if you've been trying more than 2 years you'll get referred for hormone level check and SA, if that comes back clear apparently they do an ultrasound. Hmmm we'll see. x

Mrsunsure, did you have to go on a long waiting list for the ultrasound? x

One final thing Mascara, when you got the results on your first NHS blood tests that you had low progesterone, did they say what was the next course of action? Were they willing to prescribe you with progesterone after that? Sorry, i'm just weighing up the options x

The low progesteeone triggered the gynae appoinment and the prescription of cyclogest (I wouldn't have got this if I hadn't argued my case though).

I don't think I have to have the ultrasound, I think it's more to rule things out but I've read that you need ultrasounds with Clomid regularly? I will call the clinic and get a breakdown of costs. The SA will be done on the nhs I think.

And yes, I have to have a second consultation (discuss bloods, maybe have ultrasound) before I get the prescription.