Anyone else suffering from a short luteal phase?

[proudwifey]

My luteal phase was only 9 days, and I had traces of spotting from 8dpo. I have read that this is not long enough to conceive. I am going to start to take a B6 vitamin for this month and see if that lengthens my luteal phase. I am CD5 today. I usually don't ovulate until after CD20. Anyone else in this boat? Or had a similar experience? Anyone have feedback on B6 vitamin?

 

[k4th]

My lp was 8 days and extended to 9/10 following a vitamin b complex. There was 50mg of every b vitamin, not just b6 (except maybe folic acid?) It's important to take a complex as the b vits can get out of balance.

I got a bfp in November with a usual lp of 9/10 days so it can happen hun

Good luck!

 

[proudwifey]

Thank you! How far in advance did you start taking the B vitamins to see a difference in your LP. I'm going to start tomorrow at cd6 and hope for a longer LP this cycle.

 

[k4th]

Thank you! How far in advance did you start taking the B vitamins to see a difference in your LP. I'm going to start tomorrow at cd6 and hope for a longer LP this cycle.

You do need to take it thoughout your cycle to get a good egg, good corpus luteum and good progesterone. I would have thought you might still see some improvement this cycle - but if it's not much, don't be disheartened, next months might be much better (if you even have a cycle next month - hopefully not )

 

[goddess25]

I have 3 kids and have had 3 losses. My LP is about 9 days. Vit b didn't increase mine from what I could tell but I also rarely get blazing positives on opk.

 

[Lana Farrell]

Are you sure its your actual period starting or could it be pre period spotting that shouldnt count as start of period?
My luteal phase seems slightly different each cycle. I have some that are 9-10 days before actual period, and then I have some really short ones like this month 6 day luteal phase.
I have also read about vitimin b complex helping. I am currently taking this to try and help.
When I conceived my ds I was taking vitimin b6, folic acid, bee propolis, royal jelly supplements too! Can simply say this worked.
I was also told when going for a 4 week preg scan (internal) that the lining of my womb (endometrium) was too thin to withstand a pregnancy and there was no way I could be pregnant. Lady scanning me said it may be an ectopic preg!!! I was devastated in tears, and in disbelief. Only to return a week later for a follow up scan and be told i was 5 weeks preg.
Anything is possible.
However I should add this luteal phase was 12 days long. I wish mine were that long now.
I'm all ears for any suggestions and tips please
Should a doctor help if I posed this to them? I did tell one doctor (new surgery) already and she was reluctant to help at all and simply said I shouldn't be trying for baby number 2 so soon. I was shocked because she doesn't know anything about my health history or have a right to lectur me.
I thought GPS could and should help women in this situation...?

 

[proudwifey]

I'm not sure if it was my period or pre-period spotting because my period is so light. It's so light that I can't tell the difference between AF and spotting most times. I did start taking a B6 vitamin this month so hopefully it does the trick. Let me know if you hear of anything from a doctor that you should be doing.

 

[Lilllian]

I started taking vit B and complex from a couple of cycles ago but have had chemicals each time (have a 10 day LP) so I have no idea if it has lengthened my LP but I am trying baby aspirin too this month to help with the lining of my uterus. Took that from cycle day 1. I am going to my doctor on Thursday (will be 3dpo) to see about progesterone cream too. It is a minefield but good luck

I had 2 healthy pregnancies before I knew I had this problem (3yr old and nearly 2 yr old), so plenty hope

 

[Lilllian]

this thread may help you...

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/two-week-wait/2287087-short-luteal-phase-ladies-tww.html

 

[Lana Farrell]

Is the bleeding a different colour at all when you have spotting/period? Maybe a colour change could help tell you whether you're having an actual period or just spotting.
Instead of b6 you could take the b complex, Iv read this can be even better for regulating cycles and helping luteal phase.
I'm looking I to starting to take chasteberry supplement. Iv been unsure whether to start taking it as I'm partially breastfeeding my 7month old. If I wasn't I'd take it in a heartbeat to help my luteal phase and endo! Read so many good things about this supplement.

Good luck

 

[proudwifey]

The vitamin b6 seems like it's working. Already at 10dpo. Last few months I started period spotting at 8dpo.

 

[Lana Farrell]

That's amazing. One more day then it'll be long enough time for conception to happen. Happy to hear the luteal phase is getting a bit longer. Anywhere between 11 to 15 is good, hope it gets to 11 for you.

X

 

[proudwifey]

AF showed up on 10dpo. Ugh.

 

[Lana Farrell]

Brilliant improvement already though. Give it more time and you'll get there x

 

[proudwifey]

I was wrong! It wasn't AF! It was implantation spotting. 2 positive hpt today!!!

 

[k4th]

I was wrong! It wasn't AF! It was implantation spotting. 2 positive hpt today!!!

Congratulations!!!!

I kept taking my b supplements throughout my first trimester just to be on the safe side.

H&h 9 months to you!!!

 

[Lana Farrell]

Wow!!! Amazing, well done and congrats xx

 

[proudwifey]

Thank you ladies! I feel so accomplished. By taking my BBT every morning, I was able to see that my weakness was my short LP. If I didn't take BBT and notice short LP and start taking b6, I do not think I would be pregnant right now. Thank you ladies for the support!