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B-6 question

TarzannaTarzanna
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I just officially got my first CHs, with O on CD 21. Before I started charting, my last two cycles were 27 and 28 days long. If that stays consistent, than my LP is 6-7 days.

I've read that B-6 can increase the length of the LP. Has this worked for anyone? If so, what dose? Do you take it every day or before/after O?

 

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  • RoxanneARoxanneA member
    I think the common response to this question is to not do anything like that before talking to your OB or regular physician.

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  • KdgTeacherKdgTeacher member

    imageRoxanneA:
    I think the common response to this question is to not do anything like that before talking to your OB or regular physician.

    Yes  If your LPs are short it could also be because you just got off of BC and your body is adjusting. 

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  • xnbridexnbride member
    I take 100mg everyday. And you can continue taking once you get your BFP as it will help reduce nausea. It has worked for me. I used to have a 7-9 day LP and last cycle it was 11 days. I also took it prior to getting pregnant with DS1.

     

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  • TarzannaTarzanna

    Thanks, ladies!

    I'm not at the point to see my doc, yet. This is my first cycle charting, and my fourth cycle after stopping BCP. I just want to be ready with info when/if we have to have the conversation.

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  • jb2rnjb2rn member

    Honestly, when I mentioned it to the NP I saw, she was like "yeah, take it".  I have a feeling she had not heard of taking it to lengthen LP.

    I also checked with our PharmD at work (smarter than MD's when it comes to medications, IMO) and he said it's water soluble, so no big deal.

    I take 100mg daily and have had my LP go from 9-10 days to 14 last cycle! Now, I was on the pill before TTC so that could have influenced it, but I am going to continue taking it.

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  • karaknrkaraknr member

    I definitely wouldnt start taking B6 until after you have charted a few cycles to see if it is a consistent problem for you. Especially since you just recently stopped taking BCPs. If it IS a consistent problem several months post BCPs then you can either talk to your doctor or start taking B6. (As it is a water soluble vitamin I personally see no harm in taking the correct dosage without seeing a physician, but to each her own). So far it hasnt dont much to help out my short LP but Im pretty certain I have some other issues involved also. But I know it does work for a lot of women with this problem. 

    As for the PP who just started taking it because you had short cycles: I would chart before you dove in to B6 without knowing if you even have a problem. Short cycles =/= short LP at all! If you have a normal LP there is no need to lengthen it and I would make certain that I didnt before I started to take something that lengthened it.

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  • alison2379alison2379 member

    Honestly, B6 is a water soluable vitamin. Take it, don't take it, it really isn't as big a deal as it seems. Just be light with your dosage - 50-100 mg/day.

     

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