1st cycle after BC - possible short luteal phase?

Mrs.Watson06 · April 2012

Just looking for reassuring stories from other post-birth control TTC ladies. I was on the Nuvaring until this cycle, and started spotting and cramping yesterday at 8DPO. I also had a temp drop. Expected AF today, but had a slight temp rise, and still very slight pink/brown CM - not enough to even leave anything on a tampon, but there when I check internally. Still crampy.

So my questions: has anyone else dealt with a short luteal phase after BC? Should I start a B Complex vitamin?

AND... anyone else spot for a few days during luteal phase?

Thanks for your help ladies!

ETA: The open circles are days I woke up half an hour - 45 min before my alarm and temped,

KdgTeacher · April 2012

Don't go popping pill after 1 post BC cycle. If you are still like this 2-4 cycles form now THEN talk to your MD about taking them...

BellaLux · April 2012

You are fresh off the ring, your cycle is still re-adjusting. This could just be the beginning of a lot of wonky cycles. Just monitor the next couple of cycles and hold tight.

Wild_flower25 · April 2012

well you didn't get af yet so I wouldn't say for sure your LP is short. And its not so short that you couldn't sustain a pregancy so at this point its not an issue, IMO.

LoveActually55 · April 2012

After coming off the ring my cycles were so whacky!!! 59 days, 27, 33 &34

My luteal phase has always been 13 days though. Took me about 6 months to reach some normalcy.

Mrs.Watson06 · April 2012

Wild_flower25:
well you didn't get af yet so I wouldn't say for sure your LP is short. And its not so short that you couldn't sustain a pregancy so at this point its not an issue, IMO.

How long does it have to be to sustain a pregnancy? I thought anything under 10-12 days was trouble.

Mrs.Watson06 · April 2012

BellaLux:
You are fresh off the ring, your cycle is still re-adjusting. This could just be the beginning of a lot of wonky cycles. Just monitor the next couple of cycles and hold tight.

I know...I know...patience is not one of my virtues.

BellaLux · April 2012

Mrs.Watson06:

BellaLux:
You are fresh off the ring, your cycle is still re-adjusting. This could just be the beginning of a lot of wonky cycles. Just monitor the next couple of cycles and hold tight.

I know...I know...patience is not one of my virtues.

Mine either, but boy has this process taught me well! It may be a short journey, or very long, so don't pull your hair out over the first cycle. In any case, good luck, hope your stay here is short!

Mrs.Watson06 · April 2012

BellaLux:
Mrs.Watson06:

BellaLux:
You are fresh off the ring, your cycle is still re-adjusting. This could just be the beginning of a lot of wonky cycles. Just monitor the next couple of cycles and hold tight.

I know...I know...patience is not one of my virtues.

Mine either, but boy has this process taught me well! It may be a short journey, or very long, so don't pull your hair out over the first cycle. In any case, good luck, hope your stay here is short!

Thank you. I'll try to chill out!

steph620 · April 2012

Could just be mid cycle spotting since your body is still adjusting. I wouldn't write it off as a short LP yet...on the other hand could be AF. Guess you will just have to wait and see if the bleeding increases.

atelyce · April 2012

This was my first cycle after BCPs. My LP was only 11 days. After an awesome temp drop this a.m., AF shortly arrived after I got out of bed. Boo!

knitsandgiggles · April 2012

Welcome! You sound like me a few weeks ago - I made myself crazy not knowing what to expect, but I've chilled out this cycle. I was hoping for a luteal phase as long as it had been when I was on BCP (ha!), but I got to 11 days. Still waiting to see what this cycle holds!

Good luck to you and I hope your stay is short!

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