OHbaby! Forums : Long cycle https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:58:14 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30753 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Long cycle : I went from having an average...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=964997&title=long-cycle#964997 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 30753
Posted: 11 March 2010 at 2:15pm

I went from having an average cycle of 28 days to 42 days from december 2009. Oh and i have never been on BCP ]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=964997&title=long-cycle#964997 <![CDATA[Long cycle : lisaas101 wrote:Hi Harley Thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=942235&title=long-cycle#942235 Author: Harley
Subject: 30753
Posted: 18 February 2010 at 8:22pm

Originally posted by lisaas101 lisaas101 wrote:

Hi Harley

Thanks for your response.

Im really interested to hear how diet impacted on your cycle and I will be looking into that book.

So you found the exercise helped too?

Im going to start swimming and eating really well in the hope that may have some impact. I dont vitex is doing much

The swimming and eating well sounds like an awesome plan! I can only comment on what worked for me of course, but exercise certainly played a part because the moment I went a couple of weeks without running my cycles got much longer again.

Louisa - I'm sure I've heard somewhere that it can take 6 months or so sometimes for your cycles to settle down after stopping the pill? If so, you don't have anything to worry about

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:22:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=942235&title=long-cycle#942235 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Hi, I don&#039;t have as long...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=938628&title=long-cycle#938628 Author: Louisa
Subject: 30753
Posted: 16 February 2010 at 12:37am

Hi, I don't have as long a cycle as some of you ladies, but mine is pretty irregular. I only stopped taking the pill last October, and my cycle hasn't settled down. Is this usual?
Any advice greatly received!
Louisa]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:37:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=938628&title=long-cycle#938628 <![CDATA[Long cycle : mcshort wrote:I used to find...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=938368&title=long-cycle#938368 Author: freckle
Subject: 30753
Posted: 15 February 2010 at 6:42pm

Originally posted by mcshort mcshort wrote:

I used to find that when I changed jobs or flats my cycle would change to be in sync with my colleagues or flatmates, which always freaks me out! So perhaps I could spend less time with my friend who has always had a 40 day cycle... (I don't think I could ever go that far.)


I won't tell any of my friends who are TTC this... no one will wanna be my friend with cycles up to 90 days

Harley - that book sounds really interesting, I'm gonna have to go to the library tomorrow I think.. ohhh and maybe start running ]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:42:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=938368&title=long-cycle#938368 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Heya, yep since having my baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=938360&title=long-cycle#938360 Author: mcshort
Subject: 30753
Posted: 15 February 2010 at 6:27pm

Heya, yep since having my baby my cycles have gone from 32 days (like clockwork) to anywhere from 34-40. Kinda makes me annoyed that if/when TTC it gives everyone else 3-4 more chances every year than me!

I used to find that when I changed jobs or flats my cycle would change to be in sync with my colleagues or flatmates, which always freaks me out! So perhaps I could spend less time with my friend who has always had a 40 day cycle... (I don't think I could ever go that far.)]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:27:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=938360&title=long-cycle#938360 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Hi Harley Thanks for your response....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=938337&title=long-cycle#938337 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 15 February 2010 at 6:07pm

Hi Harley

Thanks for your response.

Im really interested to hear how diet impacted on your cycle and I will be looking into that book.

So you found the exercise helped too?

Im going to start swimming and eating really well in the hope that may have some impact. I dont vitex is doing much]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:07:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=938337&title=long-cycle#938337 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Good luck with the OPKs! They&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=937377&title=long-cycle#937377 Author: Harley
Subject: 30753
Posted: 14 February 2010 at 9:11pm

Good luck with the OPKs! They're great! I have PCOS and found using OPK's, along with charting, and pre-seed, did the trick. My cycles went from 100 days straight back to 28 after switching to mainly organic food, and taking up running. I even went without ice cream and chocolate for a month! The things we do!! In the end I got a BFP on day 25 (my cycle that month was a bit longer) and everything has been fine since so don't get down about long cycles - I think it just takes a little more work to figure out the day of ovulation. If you do think you have PCOS there is a great book at the library about foods you can take to make it better - the PCOS diet book I think? All the best  

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:11:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=937377&title=long-cycle#937377 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Kirst84 I haven&#039;t been TTC...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=935876&title=long-cycle#935876 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 12 February 2010 at 11:05pm

Kirst84 I haven't been TTC since March 2008, I came off BCP for a different reason, because it was giving me headaches.

We have been TTC since August last year so thats only like 5 cycles for me up to cycle 6 this month.

Have done my first lot of OPKS this month and I got a positive at what seems to be the right time in my cycle so Im fairly sure things are happening as they should, hopefully my chart will prove it ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:05:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=935876&title=long-cycle#935876 <![CDATA[Long cycle : I conceived my DS on approx CD35,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=935868&title=long-cycle#935868 Author: emz
Subject: 30753
Posted: 12 February 2010 at 10:49pm

I conceived my DS on approx CD35, my cycles range from 30-100+ days . My gynae thinks generally anything over 40 days before ov is getting a bit too long as the lining isn't the best but it's still possible.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:49:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=935868&title=long-cycle#935868 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Im not sure she has been trying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=935771&title=long-cycle#935771 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30753
Posted: 12 February 2010 at 9:43pm

Im not sure she has been trying that long... just when she came off BCP??? Lisa??? She has had testing done from memory

Well I conceived this bubba on or around CD58 so it IS definately possible (sorry for not believing you frecks and your daughters LOL).

FX its a nice healthy egg! ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:43:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=935771&title=long-cycle#935771 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Have the docters done blood tests...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=934975&title=long-cycle#934975 Author: Kirst84
Subject: 30753
Posted: 12 February 2010 at 1:10pm

Have the docters done blood tests to see if your hormone levels are showing if you are ovulating? If you have been trying since march 2008 your docter should have referred you to a specialist by now!]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:10:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=934975&title=long-cycle#934975 <![CDATA[Long cycle : As I said in the charting thread,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890720&title=long-cycle#890720 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30753
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 2:29pm

As I said in the charting thread, there is some truth to it. It is harder for implantation to occur with an older, thining lining.. but not impossible.

My first was conceived at CD25, sadly we lost her.. but vitex bought my ov forward to CD21 the first month on it and my little bean is now 9 months old sleeping soundly in his cot. (yeah vitex).

Freckle has also has a beautiful wee girl who was concieved past CD40! So its definately possible, just may take a little longer.]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:29:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890720&title=long-cycle#890720 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Ive just been reading people saying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890708&title=long-cycle#890708 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 2:17pm

Ive just been reading people saying that its bad to have a longer cycle and to ovulate later as the lining becomes old etc.... Ive never heard about this is this something I should be aware of?

I have read widely that up to 40 days is ok.. and my doctor never mentioned any of this...

I get very frustrated because people say there has to be something wrong... which makes me worry even though I had the tests]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:17:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890708&title=long-cycle#890708 <![CDATA[Long cycle : it can take up to 3 months to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890705&title=long-cycle#890705 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30753
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 2:14pm

it can take up to 3 months to work.. some are lucky and it works first cycle... ]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:14:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890705&title=long-cycle#890705 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Hi Mel, I am going to start charting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890545&title=long-cycle#890545 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 11:15am

Hi Mel, I am going to start charting once AF comes this month, and going to try using OPKs as well so I'm hoping I'll be able to understand things better once I do that. I had avoided doing it before as I can see myself getting really obsessed with it, but I think it's the next step now.

I think I might try charting and then if it shows up anything concerning then I'll go back to the doctor.

My cycle has been bang on 40 days last 3 cycles, and before that it was about 38 days, and didn't count before that but seemed about the same, so I think Im safe to say it's regular for me, but sometimes people react so weirdly when I say it's 40 days I wonder if there is something wrong.

I was tested for PCOS and had an ultrasound and negative, and have been off BCP for nearly 2 years (not trying that long tho went off it for other reasons) so really, there's probably not a lot to worry about but I still do lol

Im not sure if the vitex is making a difference or not, but you need to wait 3 months don't you?

Edited by lisaas101]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:15:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890545&title=long-cycle#890545 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Have tried charting? I did and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890539&title=long-cycle#890539 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30753
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 11:06am

Have tried charting? I did and it really helped get an idea of the "right" times to bd.

Post baby things are getting longer CD48 and ov or af *sigh*.

I would say to make sure you are bding at least every other day from CD18 until CD30... just to be sure.

Long cycles do not necessarily mean there is anything wrong. You seem to be regular so you could ask your GP to test your progesterone levels at CD33 (7 Days before AF is due) or once you have charted a cycle or 2, 7 days after ov is indicated. Wouldnt hurt to get your FSH done too on CD2 or CD3....

Hopefully the vitex kicks in for you, though bear in mind, if your hormones are fine then it wont make a difference.

]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:06:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890539&title=long-cycle#890539 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Anyone else here with a long cycle?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890530&title=long-cycle#890530 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 10:58am

Anyone else here with a long cycle?

Wondering whether to go back to the doctor but I don't really have a reason to, Im having a regular cycle... just longer....

I dont know, so frustrating]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:58:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=890530&title=long-cycle#890530 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Hi Mel, I have been feeling it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=886711&title=long-cycle#886711 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 05 January 2010 at 7:50pm

Hi Mel, I have been feeling it in the last couple of days, which would be about day 25-26, had ewcm for the last 3 days with most of it yesterday so yeah it seems the right time, and also this has happened on the other months too]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:50:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=886711&title=long-cycle#886711 <![CDATA[Long cycle : lisa if you are having 40 day...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=886459&title=long-cycle#886459 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30753
Posted: 05 January 2010 at 4:47pm

lisa if you are having 40 day cycles then you would ov somewhere from CD23 onwards.... when do you "feel" ov?]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:47:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=886459&title=long-cycle#886459 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Also I get cramps/pains at the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885979&title=long-cycle#885979 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 05 January 2010 at 10:03am

Also I get cramps/pains at the exact time ovulation should be and ewcm so I'm fairly sure I am ovulating, but I know that's not proof but it's a start. I know you can get all that and not be ovulating, but I'm hopeful. ]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:03:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885979&title=long-cycle#885979 <![CDATA[Long cycle : I have used an ovulation microscope...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885978&title=long-cycle#885978 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 05 January 2010 at 10:01am

I have used an ovulation microscope this month but haven't had much joy with it, the results are confusing to read.

So next cycle I will be trying charting for the first time and OPK's. I won't be UTD this month I don't think as we have avoided BD around ovulation- as I am starting a new job next month for a 9 month contract so taking a few months break. But want to get my cycle shorter in that time if I can.

Is there anything you can actually take to help with your cycle apart from clomid etc? I thought it was just that they put you on that if you weren't ovulating but I don't know enough about it]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:01:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885978&title=long-cycle#885978 <![CDATA[Long cycle : How frustrating for you :( Have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885752&title=long-cycle#885752 Author: Rachel1982
Subject: 30753
Posted: 04 January 2010 at 10:07pm

How frustrating for you :( Have you used any of the ovulation tests to make sure you are definitely oving? Your doctor should be able to get you on something to help things along now that you've been off the pill for ages.]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:07:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885752&title=long-cycle#885752 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Hi Rachel, I was on the BCP but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885643&title=long-cycle#885643 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 04 January 2010 at 8:52pm

Hi Rachel, I was on the BCP but I came off it in March 2008 so it's been more than long enough for my cycle to settle down, it was a bit irregular at first coming off the pill then settled into this pattern. Unfortunately I never counted the days between my cycle before that. ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:52:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885643&title=long-cycle#885643 <![CDATA[Long cycle : I was having 42 day cycles when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885530&title=long-cycle#885530 Author: Rachel1982
Subject: 30753
Posted: 04 January 2010 at 7:42pm

I was having 42 day cycles when I came off the pill but just grinned and beared it - managed to get pregnant in the 4th month anyway.

Have you been on any birth control medication which could be affecting your cycle length? Mine did used to be around 28-30 days pre pill!]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:42:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885530&title=long-cycle#885530 <![CDATA[Long cycle : I also have mid to long cycles...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885354&title=long-cycle#885354 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30753
Posted: 04 January 2010 at 4:27pm

I also have mid to long cycles pre baby (31-37 days) and post baby 39+ (currently CD 43 and no sign of ov or AF).

Mine have lengthened and are most likely due to change in hormones due to bf but I have conceived twice with an ov on CD25 and CD21....

At first glance there is nothing wrong with me, but I do have a high number of annovulatory cylces that we never got around to investigating as I eventually did ov and fall pg.

They just suck cos you have less chances to fall pg....]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:27:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885354&title=long-cycle#885354 <![CDATA[Long cycle : I found it works pretty fast for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885207&title=long-cycle#885207 Author: freckle
Subject: 30753
Posted: 04 January 2010 at 1:44pm

I found it works pretty fast for me...it worked the first cycle I took it and last cycle I took it when I got to about CD85 to get af started and it worked

I reckon the only prob with long cycles is you don't get to try as often but I don't believe the stuff about old eggs etc cos I have always been like this and had no problem making babies b4... Also I would think up to 40 days isn't too bad anyway

I wouldn't stress about PCOS if youve had scan and no symptoms apart from the long cycles I'd say your pretty safe to say you don't have it... ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:44:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885207&title=long-cycle#885207 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Hi freckle, thanks for the reply....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885033&title=long-cycle#885033 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 04 January 2010 at 11:08am

Hi freckle, thanks for the reply. I am taking vitex, 2 a day at the moment, I have dabbled with it on and off before but kept forgetting to take it sometimes for weeks at a time so I don't think Ive given it a good chance to work. This cycle I have been having it every day so I hope I will have an improvement soon. Coincidentally the first time everI took vitex a week later AF came and it was a 32 day cycle, my shortest ever, so it must work for me in some way lol

Im so glad to hear you have conceived with a long cycle, I think some people tend to assume you wont be able to, but everything seems to be happening normally with me apart from it being long, so Im hopeful

I do worry I might still have PCOS as I have read somewhere you can have it with no symptoms or cysts on the ultrasound, but for now there's no reason to worry I guess]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:08:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885033&title=long-cycle#885033 <![CDATA[Long cycle : hey Lisa, I have a very long...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885010&title=long-cycle#885010 Author: freckle
Subject: 30753
Posted: 04 January 2010 at 10:55am

hey Lisa,

I have a very long cycle, ranging from late 30s to my last one which was 90 days... usually 50-60 days. My cycles have been this long ever since they first started and I had no problems concieving in the past with CD40+ ovulations The dr now suspects I may have PCOS so even if ya did it doesn't mean you'll have trouble conceiving...

I take vitex (1000mg once a day pill) and it works really well - it reduces my cycles to late 30s when I take it... ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:55:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=885010&title=long-cycle#885010 <![CDATA[Long cycle : Hey everyone This isnt a question...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=884988&title=long-cycle#884988 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 30753
Posted: 04 January 2010 at 10:39am

Hey everyone

This isnt a question as such. I have a long cycle, 40 days but it seems to be my natural cycle.

Was wondering who else here has long cycles and how long? I think people tend to presume there's something wrong when your cycle is long but Ive been tested and doesn't seem to be with me, hopefully.

It would be good to talk to people who have long cycles and hear what you're doing to try and shorten them. Im taking vitex at the moment but not sure if it's helping

Thanks :) ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:39:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30753&PID=884988&title=long-cycle#884988