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How long did it take you to get pregnant? (Unstable cycle)

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marie78280 · 01/08/2025 08:44

I am a 28 year-old woman who is a great health but has a very unstable menstrual cycle. My partner is 33 and also healthy. We have been trying for a baby for the past month and I can’t help but stress about the result. How likely is it that I get pregnant with a first try Considering there are no medical reasons that would inhibit healthy pregnancy. Any other women with an unstable cycle out here?

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LadyDanburysHat · 01/08/2025 08:46

What do you mean by unstable? As in not regular?

I have an irregular cycle, always have done. Anything from 40-54 days. I got pregnant immediately with 2 of my DC. The other took longer for other reasons.

marie78280 · 01/08/2025 08:52

Yes irregular.
sometimes 30-35 day, sometimes 40-45 days

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CrispAppleStrudels · 01/08/2025 09:10

Have you ever considered conditions such as PCOS? Have a read of this and see if any of the symptoms might apply - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/

I have always had irregular cycles - sometimes only 3 per year. I was diagnosed with PCOS at 28. I needed fertility treatment for my first DD but had a natural conception for my second after around 6months ttc. I have found taking inositol has made a huge difference in regulating my cycle. I take these ones: https://novomins.com/products/inositol-gummies?variant=45985592180982&currency=GBP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMAX%20%7C%20Public%20Nectar%20Shopping&utm_content=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=16605957105&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16618557488&gclid=CjwKCAjwy7HEBhBJEiwA5hQNoi_6WxGODhxgxCufIh9kAM8E1YOu_AFf6otS0G8FyrQRfVocbudhTBoCtkAQAvD_BwE (sorry for long links) 🙈

I also found losing weight and maintaining a lowish carb diet helped my cycles as well.

nhs.uk

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Read about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos

Smoothwater · 01/08/2025 09:11

Immediately first time round but second time round we were not successful naturally.

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 01/08/2025 10:32

First attempt ... tonight's the night! Baby born on due date.

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