Frustrated with messed up cycle.

[Melts]

For the two years that we have been trying my cycles have been normal. An average of 26-28 days long with ovulation on cd13-14 I took my bbt and charted and it was always perfect with low temps before o a significant dip for o and then a rise untill mensturation. In January I did a fertility cleanse from the natural fertility shop. The cycle before i did it my chart was perfect then the cycle I was doing the cleanse was a mess. I just figured it was probably because of the cleanse and next cycle it will balance back out. I could not have been more wrong I have never had a cycle this messed up. My temps are up and down there are two major dips and I am still 2days away from ovulation I have not had even a close to positive opk. I am angry one second crying the next and then super happy. I am a mess my cycles are horrible. I am so frustrated because there were no warnings on the cleanse that it could affect your cycle, and the last thing we need with male factor infertility is messed up cycles. I am scared that my cycle is not going to go back to its normal and then what. Not to mention I paid almost 100 dollars for the clenase and I don't think it did anything. My period was the same as usual and I was expecting something different heavier, more clots, more old blood, something. I wish there was a way I could get my money back but I highly doubt that there is. I just had to complain and I would never recommend using the fertility clenase front he natural fertility shop. It has been the worst TTC experience in my two years of trying. Horrible horrible horrible!!!

 

[Pinkie 33]

Sorry to read about your experience I've not heard of a fertility cleanse so cant really comment however I have a similar experience. My cycles are regular 28/29 days and always have been. My last cycle I started bleeding on CD14 and bled for 5 days. My emotions were all over the place and like you, I panicked as with our sperm issues, the last thing we need is problems with me. However, exactly 28 days after the 'abnormal bleed' I bled again and so far (fingers crossed) I've been regular since.

I've read that hormone imbalances can cause this, or it could just be one of those things. Either way, you may find that your cycles return to normal soon, but f not pop to the doctors xx

 

[JJKCB]

I have quite bad hormonal issues and irregular cycles... what was in what you took?

ive never heard of a 'fertility cleanse' and have no idea why you took it (you should never take something that isn't prescribed even 'herbal' things can effect you badly if used incorrectly, especially since you clearly explained you had no idea what it would do or how it would effect you - you dont need 'cleansing' unless you have a blockage and then you need hospital treatment and you said its your OH with the fertility issue)

if it had any hormones in then it can knock your cycle (same way the pill can) you will most likely have to wait it out for several months, hopefully it will self right if it hasn't within 6 months then you may need blood test to check you hormone levels

if you are suffering severe mood swings or depression or other similar symptoms then stop taking them (I assume you have) and go to the doctors or A&E some illegal Chinese diet pills (among other imported pills) where recently found to have dangerous levels of hormones and chemicals, the main symptom was mood swings and mental instability but it also can cause organ damage (like any form of overdose)

 

[Pinkie 33]

I've just Googled Fertility Cleanse and it sounds a little odd to me, it claims 'The Fertility Cleanse Kit focuses on assisting the body's natural ability to remove excess hormones, support the uterus and promote normal liver function'

I would be concerned about anything associated with hormones, a strange claim. It looks like a herbal kit (?) but I agree with JJKCB, steer clear!