Advice when to seek help?

jmable · March 2013

I'm not sure if this is the right board to post on or not but I'm wondering if I should make an appointment with my doctor or wait. Here's some background...

I'm 35 years old, went off the pill in November and am in my fifth cycle of charting. However, we're not trying to conceive baby no 1 until next month so I've just been collecting data up until this point.

My issue is according to everything I've read I wouldn't be able to sustain a pregnancy with my charts 6-7 day luteal phase. Of course I've also read it can take 6-12 months for your cycle to return to normal after going off the pill but I've heard the doctor can give you something to help regulate that.

My other issue is that I live in Canada and getting in to see a specialist could potentially take some time.

So, am I'm being super anal about the process and should I wait until we're at least trying or is it worth going to my regular doctor and talking about my charts??

Here is a link to my charts if anyone wants to check them out: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4058c4

Thanks ladies!

jbelle · March 2013

I don't know what Canada requires as far as moving you on to a specialist, so my advice may miss the mark.

I'd set up an appointment. (I'm guessing you start with your PCP or OBGYN?)

YMMV with your doctor as far as their individual ex

PPL2011 · March 2013

I'd say see a specialist.

Also, I can't swear by it myself, but acupuncturists claim that short luteal phase is one of their easy fixes.

ksgsmu · March 2013

You just went off the pill... I would say wait a few months then see a Dr.

Jacque Sills · March 2013

I would say start the ball rolling now with your PCP. The accupunturist is a great idea, too. Being proactive will help you have better chances down the road.....

Best of Luck!

brooklynesque · March 2013

There are things you can do without a doc to lengthen your luteal phase. Agree with the others here that acu is good; B vitamin supplementation is also supposed to help ... there are ladies on these boards who have seen pretty dramatic results with it.

Guennie · March 2013

I agree with everyone who says see your doctor. It's ALWAYS a good idea to see your doctor before TTC, no matter what age you are. Any info you can get now will only help you down the road. And you will most likely be able to see a speci

gscoville · March 2013

ksgsmu:
You just went off the pill... I would say wait a few months then see a Dr.

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jmable · March 2013

Ok, I set up an appt with my PCP to just go through my charts and see what she says. She may say to wait but I figure it can't hurt to go.

I didn't know about the acupuncturist either! I will definitely check that out.

I'm curre

jmable · March 2013

Ya, my temperature is definitely a little wonky and even when I do get a temperature spike it never seems to stay really high. And then I count my period days when I see red but sometime I'll go to the bathroom and see red once and that's it for a couple

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