motherofboys
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How is everyone getting on?
I think after last month, AF arriving at 7dpo, I may have found an answer as to why its taking so long this time. I still hope last month was a one off, but if it isn't then at least I now know why.
I am still breastfeeding my youngest and had been thinking "well I'm ovulating and having regular periods so there's obviously no issues due to breastfeeding". But have discovered that prolactin (the milk producing hormone) can lower progesterone, which in turn can lead to a short LP. I hadn't been to serious on the opks etc in previous months and so could have missed this before. But apparently vitamin B6 can help to lengthen the luteal phase. I'm feeling very torn atm
I think after last month, AF arriving at 7dpo, I may have found an answer as to why its taking so long this time. I still hope last month was a one off, but if it isn't then at least I now know why.
I am still breastfeeding my youngest and had been thinking "well I'm ovulating and having regular periods so there's obviously no issues due to breastfeeding". But have discovered that prolactin (the milk producing hormone) can lower progesterone, which in turn can lead to a short LP. I hadn't been to serious on the opks etc in previous months and so could have missed this before. But apparently vitamin B6 can help to lengthen the luteal phase. I'm feeling very torn atm