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

Fellow Short LP ladies......I got my line this am!!!

24 days cycle and I ovulated on day 15 of my cycle.

That's brilliant! Congratulations @Bubble29!!

@Bubble29 congratulations that's so reassuring.

@Lilice i think @makingafamily19 was trying the cream this month and may be able to help x

No I haven't bought any progesterone cream. I did look into it but decided I won't go down that route unless I actually know it's low as I read it can have the opposite effect if not used correctly and I don't want to mess anything up further without professional advice.

And congratulations @Bubble29! Great news x

@Bubble29 amazing news!! Congratulations!!!

@Bubble29 congrats!

@Makeafamily19 I know what you mean. I even asked my gp last month and she advised me not to. But she also thinks a 9/10 day luteal is normal. It's annoying because I really think progesterone could help my case. I'm thinking of going private to find a gynecologist who would prescribe it but don't know where to start. When I do a google search in my area, I get ivf clinics results but don't want to go down that route. Does anyone know how it works if you want to go private?

Congrats!

For anybody taking agnus castus. Which ones do you use? I'm having a look at the ones that H&B sell but it says on the info section to not take if you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Are there different types?

Is it worth taking them ASAP (I'm CD18 at the mo with no sign of ovulation nor BBT spike) or am I best waiting for my next CD1?

Thanks!

@CooperLooper I got mine off amazon, I took 1 a day (even though it says twice a day) every day for the last cycle. This month, I am taking 1 a day and I'm going to stop after ovulation. I've linked mine below.

www.amazon.co.uk/Natures-Aid-PremEeze-Approved-Capsules/dp/B00STMP68M/ref=pd_sbs_121_t_0/259-9350361-1101613?psc=1&pf_rd_p=e44592b5-e56d-44c2-a4f9-dbdc09b29395&_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_wg=J2u34&pf_rd_r=HW0M3V7HC6TGJRYJF2W6&pd_rd_i=B00STMP68M&pd_rd_w=7cJ0g&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&refRID=HW0M3V7HC6TGJRYJF2W6&pd_rd_r=17cdca71-1119-4aea-9046-4f15344ceb3f

@CooperLooper I forgot to say, I'd maybe start taking on CD1? This is when I started although I can't see any harm in taking right away. Someone on MN said you were supposed to stop after ovulation and then start again on CD1 next cycle which is why I am stopping this time around.

Thanks @Beau2020x

How's everyone getting on? I'm going to H&B later to get some B6 and AC to start taking. I'm on CD20 now but no sign of ovulation from sticks or temping. Last month when I did ovulate, I had a lovely OPK line progression over 3-4 days and solid peak for two days. This month I've had almost a week of the same colour OPK line and it's not getting any stronger. So annoying, and my temp isn't spiking either so nothing is happening!

@CooperLooper I would almost be inclined to say CD16 was your peak? I'm the same, my OPKs are hardly getting any darker at all and I'm currently CD14. Ovulation date has been pushed back from CD15 to CD17 on glow app from OPK results.

Hi everyone, hope you don't mind if I join. We're TTC no2 and I have a LP of around 9 days. This month I'm taking a vit b6 supplement, although only started half way through my cycle. I'm CD 17 & still no hint of a positive OPK, so I'll continue testing. I'm wondering if the vits have delayed ovulation a bit, although I'd be surprised as I've only been taking them for a week! Baby dust to everyone⭐️

Hey @Beau2020x you're definitely getting a good like progression though, and even if CD17 is your ovulation day that's still a pretty good LP if you have another 28 day cycle! I wondered if CD16 was my peak but I tested 3 times that day so I'd be surprised if I did miss a proper peak, but who knows...

Welcome @lunamoon1 :) what CD do you usually ovulate on? X

Thank you @CooperLooper how are you doing? I seem get my positive OPK around CD18-20 & I'm CD18 today, my OPK is getting a little darker so here's hoping for a positive today/tomorrow! How long have you been TTC?

@lunamoon1 I seem to have late ovulation too, I'm CD21 today and my OPK has just turned a lot darker. Not positive yet, but I reckon either my evening OPK or tomorrow I'll get my peak, so CD22 or CD23 as my ovulation day. I came off the Nexplanon implant at the start of October!

How about you? Did you have late ov and short luteal phase for your first? X

@CooperLooper have you taken anything to try and bring it forward? I'm not sure how 'bad' late ovulation is really, as CD22/23 doesn't seem too late! I thought my OPK was going to turn positive today after getting darker last night but has lightened again, no idea what's going on! I'll keep testing though. I did, I used to ovulate on CD18 & always had a 10 day LP, but we fell pregnant after 4 months so it didn't seem to have a negative impact although I'm convinced it's going to cause us problems this time round, I guess time will tell!

@Bubble29 Congratulations, how many days after ovulation did you get a positive test result?

@kkr168 thank you!

12DPO I got my BFP! I ovulated on CD15 of a normally 24/25 cycle 😊

@lunamoon1 no CD23 doesn't sound too bad, as long as I don't have another 4 day LP again! I just started taking B6 yesterday and agnus castus, but I think you're meant to stop taking agnus after ovulation in that cycle then start again on CD1.

Do you find your OPKs are darker at different times of day? Maybe that's why yours is a bit lighter? The last few cycles I get my darkest peak between 2pm-5pm x

Hi everyone, I finally got my bfp today! After 6 months of trying. I think what made the difference this month was the high strength vitamin b complex (100mg) that I took every morning on an empty stomach with a glass of high strength vitamin c. I also took co enzyme q10, and evening primrose up to ovulation. Might be a coincidence but this cycle was the first time I was taking all of these.
Good luck to everyone and sending you all baby dust!

@Lilice amazing news congratulations!!

@CooperLooper you sound just like me, I had nexplanon too! Mine was out in September - wish I had NEVER had it now. I got my peak OPK really quickly, yesterday morning but then it was really faint last night. I think my actual peak was early morning 16th but hadn't DTD since 13th and only did it last night. I won't have a chance this month but never mind!

How are you getting on?

Hi guys - so I just got my static smiley for peak fertility this morning - I'm on CD18 of a 27/28 day cycle, so again looks like my LP will only be 8/9 days. I'm really trying not to stress about it too much and will keep taking all the vitamins next month, if no luck this month.

What are people doing with the Agnus Castus - taking just until ovulation it whole cycle??

Hey @Beau2019 keep testing with your OPKs until they turn darker though, last month I had a two day peak for some reason! You're definitely still in with a shot though if you can have sex today and tomorrow too 😊

I'm not going back on Nexplanon, now I think about it it's so unnatural to not have a period or ovulate for over 6yrs so it's no wonder I need time to get back to normal. It was also a huge sex drive suppressant for me too, which I've read other threads where other women have experienced the same.

Good question @Wearenotyourkind I'm not sure whether to take agnus castus all cycle or just up to ov! I'm hoping to have my peak LH today so not sure what to do either...