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Cycles getting shorter after the pill

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Alyosha · 26/01/2018 10:23

I am 29 and I was on the pill for 7 years, recently came off as plan to TTC in a few months.

I came off the pill in the middle of November. I was expecting to have to a wait a while for the return of my periods, but they came back immediately, with a 32 day cycle.

Before I was on the pill my cycles were typically longer - between 33-35 days. However cycle 2 off the pill was 28 days, and I am now on track for a 26/27 day cycle. My luteal phase is around 12-13 days (I'm estimating as haven't used OPKs, however have pretty obvious ovulation bleeding, and my period comes always 12 days after seeing this distinctive blood).

Should I be worried about this? I am generally quite an anxious person and I remember reading that shorter cycles can indicate fertility problems/perimenopause...

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Alyosha · 26/01/2018 10:24

In addition to this I restarted the 5:2 diet this month after having a break post my wedding, wondering if that can mess your cycles around.

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