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Early ovulation on 24 day cycles - worrying?

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Meatballsandpasta · 28/01/2024 16:11

So I posted this on conception board but no joy. Hoping you all might know a bit more. I've been tracking ovulation with clear blue and the past three cycles I've had a peak on CD8-12 or so. It does tie in with EWCM so I think that's right. I'm then starting the next period about 14 days later after CD24-25. So luteal phase is fine.

However, before these past few months I've been having a fairly regular 27/28 day cycle. Period itself hasn't changed much - 3/4 days, maybe a bit of spotting day 5.

My question is this 1) do I need to worry about a short follicular phase / early ovulation, or does this seem okay.

And 2) why am I suddenly getting shorter cycles now that I'm taking Proceive etc. Is that what's screwing up my cycle length?

What is happening?

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strawberrylaces12 · 29/01/2024 11:40

@Meatballsandpasta have you been ttc for long? As I've seen quite a few people post that they ovulate quite early and have managed to get pregnant. I'm certainly no expert but I guess there is a chance that there is a bit less time for the follicle to grow and egg to mature, however like I say I've seen lots of people on here post that they've got pregnant with early ovulation. If you've been ttc for awhile then it's worth seeing about fertility tests. The only reason I know a bit about follicle development is because I'm going through IUI currently (same sex couple) so have scans to check that.

Some people say that supplements can impact their cycle, although they usually say it lengthens it. Has anything else changed in your life, more stress or anything? My cycles also seem to have shortened a bit recently (from 27/28 days to 25 or 26), but I tend to ovulate around day 13/14 so I think my luteal phase is a bit shorter (even with progesterone supplements) but I wouldn't be surprised if it's down to stress! I'm trying more meditation etc.

Meatballsandpasta · 29/01/2024 12:12

We're preparing to do IUI soon, so I know my fertility is good on paper. But I had those tests about amh levels and everything when I was having my normal 28 day cycles. Although I'm trying to not get carried away worrying about it, it's just at the back of my mind. It could be stress - I've been extremely busy at work. But I feel like I've been more stressed before without my cycles getting short. Maybe it'll even out in time.

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