Short Luteal Phase

[Frantelle]

I have a concern which is only getting worse..

I had some great prego symtoms this cycle (but then again when dont I)...

My question is I have AF (got her this morning) she is really heavy (which is unusual) and quiet painful..and I am only 10DPO. My luteal phase appears to be getting shorter. My last cycle I started to spot at 11 dpo and got her ful force and about 13 dpo (which is unusual - usually I would spot at 13 DPO and get full force on 14 dpo)

My cycle is usuall 30-32 days but this time is only 26. I am so verry confused and worried that my body is going spastic...

I have been of the pill for about 12 months..

Should I be concerned has anyone else had this??? Please anything to put my mind at ease would be greatly appreciated

[AJC]

Hi Kyliekd

Are you under stress at the moment? Stress does terrible things to your body. Stress sent my cycle out of whack (very long & lots of spotting) after my first m/c and after my second m/c I've had terrible trouble clenching my jaw in my sleep (I thought I was getting a second set of wisdoms I was in that much pain). I honestly think that if you are even remotely concerned that you should chat to your GP. Last year my GP referred me to a gyno who ran a few tests and really put my mind at ease. Everyone's bodies are so complex and so different so I would probably see what a doc has to say. If there is a problem they will find it and fix it - if not they'll put your mind at ease & your cycle will probably go back to normal in no time.

Good luck!

[AJC]

Kyliekd - one more thing. I just noticed your weight ticker and good for you you're doing great. Have you lost the weight quickly because sometimes extreme weight loss can affect your cycle. I know someone who lost a heap of weight and their cycle disappeared for a few months (came back of course).

[~Kim~]

Hey Kylie,

My body's done something similar after being off contraception for just over 12 months. I was on depo though.
I went from 28 days cycles down to 21 (what they were pre baby) now back up to 26-28.

I did find that when my LP got really short a herb called vitex helped. I was prescribed by a naturopath though.

You have done a fantastic job with the weightloss and your hormone levels may still be adjusting.....

[Cougar]

i was on depo as well, not for long though, only the 3 months that it lasts, but i bleed for 6 months.....after that i temped my cycle only to have a very short luteal phase of 9days....i started taking vitex the next cycle as i heard it can help your lengthen your luteal phase......and i feel pregnant that cycle to my surprise.

[myson]

Hi Kyliekd,
how are you going with your LP. I just found your thread after searching "short luteal phase" I have just finished a cycle with a 10 day LP and the one before was 9 days. I wonder if it can take it bit to get to the right length after contraception???? I had implanon for 6 yrs. And is vitex better or B6... or something else?

hope you have managed to find what will help you out....

[AJC]

myson - I just found this thread again myself. My LP last month was 11 days then the cycle that just ended yesterday it was only 10 days. Hmmm - not happy. I'm going to take B6 as I'm also on clomid and apparently vitex is not recommended when you are taking clomid.