Short LP & cycle success stories

[Beau2019]

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

Good to hear from you @CooperLooper.

I've had my static smiley this morning...no flashing smileys this month. Slightly irritating as would have DTD during flashing smileys too. But hopefully DTD today and tomorrow and maybe Wednesday will cover it. Typical I've woken up with a cold though 🙄 the good news is, it looks like I'll ovulate 2 days earlier than last month, so even if it's another cycle of 27 days, my LP will be extended by 2 days, so that's positive.

@Wearenotyourkind great news on your static. Im guessing your estrogen had already risen when you start testing this month and thats why you went straight to static. I have a feeling i may ovulate earlier this month. I dont really want to though as ive booked a holiday for my march FW 🙈xx

CD19 for me with no LH peak or BBT rise yet 😴 looks like another late ovulation for me this month - I'll have to wait and see what my LP length is like on the other side. If I have another short LP after late ovulation this cycle I'm going to see my GP about it, not sure what they can do at this stage and the advice will probably to wait for longer to see if my cycles right themselves, but I'll go anyway for my own peace of mind.

@cooperlooper I used to find the later I ovulated the longer my LP so i wouldnt worry too much. Hopefully you peak in the next couple of days. My FW should start tomorrow with ovulation on Tuesday. Hoping we managed to DTD friday and Sunday at least and maybe Monday as due to have a tooth out Tuesday. Felt a bit anxious about it today as DH appears to be thinking about ovulation a lot and then getting stage fright or can't finish. He was fine last month and up until this week. I keep telling him i dont ovulate till end of next week to keep the pressure off but he goes on about the 5 days before. Trying to not make a big deal out of it Xx

@Trying2019

Yeah I hope so, but last month I ovulated on CD23 and only had a 4/5 day luteal phase. The month before that I ovulated CD18 and had a 9 day luteal phase. So it looks like my cycle length might be consistent but it's late ovulation that's causing me the problems. Before that I had a 50 day cycle so I don't even know what happened then. I'd be happy having longer cycles if it meant I could have a longer luteal phase.

I feel you. There's a lot of pressure to have sex during the fertile window. Luckily my husband is alright so far, I'm the one in our relationship who's feeling the pressure and just generally unhappy over the whole unpredictable cycle length etc. Hopefully he can work through it for you, it's probably just a temporary mental block he's got x

@CooperLooper my cycles were all over the place to begin with but my LP was fine. Id definitely get yourself to the doctors you will feel so much better just for going. Well third time lucky DTD so we are back to normal 😂 I felt stressed about it as when AF comes the thought of another FW is horrible. It definitely is a mental thing the more he thinks about it the harder it is but now its done he should be fine for FW xx

How is everyone getting on? I dont think i have any chance this month. Only managed to DTD on Saturday and got my positive last night. May try again tonight but think its probably too late. At least i can enjoy a few drinks on my holidays and wont be too disappointed when AF arrives as ill be expecting it anyway xx

Hey - I had a short LP after coming off Nexplanon too. I'm 34 and we were TTC for 7 months, and was getting quite worried - but I got my BFP on 1 January.

I took pre-pregnancy vitamins (Proceive) as did my husband (who is in his late 40s), and we got our BFP the month we tried using Pre-Seed (a fertility lubricant). Could be coincidence, but I would recommend as it worked for us!

I should also add that I was tracking my cycles using TempDrop (an armband which takes your temperature overnight and accurately pinpoints the date you ovulate), and using ovulation test kits.

Congrats @ireneadler101! How long was your LP? It really helps to hear positive stories of BFPs with shorter LPs. Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy 

Where are you off on holiday @Trying2019? Hope you have a fab time!

I'm 7DPO today - desperately trying not to obsess, but we all know how hard that is! Hope everyone else is okay?

@wearenotyourkind It tended to be between 7-9 days. Good luck with your TTC journey!

That's great @ireneadler101 congratulations! Wishing you all the best

@Trying2019 you never know, but at least you can look at the positives and really enjoy your holiday, relax as much as possible

@Wearenotyourkind the TWW is always such a pain (well in our case 1 1/2 week wait lol) how long is your LP usually? you won't have long to go to find out, fingers crossed! I'm 3DPO I think, ovulated much earlier than usual this cycle so that was a nice surprise!

@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 🤞🏻

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

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.

And how about you @Beau2020x?

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!

@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

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 🤞🏻😊

@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

@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

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

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

@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

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.