TTC with Long Cycles

A lot of people have had quite a bit of success with vitex, its a supplement which helps to regulate your cycle.
You would have to look it up to see where you could get it from (local health stores etc)

Nat, it might not help, but my friend and her DH just conceived and she only had 3 periods last year! And one this year! She was on something crazy like cd50-something when she thinks she ovulated! It's mad, and must be frustrating but it can and does happen
You could try Vitex though, or acupuncture? I'm thinking about taking Vitex but I don't know enough about it yet.. Still researching.. I'm having trouble with my cycles since suffering a loss early this year!

Hi Nat,

I know how awful it is having super long cycles - so frustrating!!

I took vitex for a while and it seemed to help a bit (I think??) but I have since gone off it just because I didn't feel right taking it (personal choice) after I had a miscarriage. (the miscarriage was nothing to do with the vitex, I just don't want to put anything in my body unless it's Dr/Acupuncturist approved!).

I really recommend seeing a fertility acupuncturist. My cycle used to be around 54 days and now I have been seeing my acupuncturist for 4 months, they are down to 36 days. Could be an idea for you??

Also try keeping your uterus warm, I have a hot water bottle on my stomach every night and I also try to eat warm foods and no cold drinks from the fridge. Sounds weird but apparently it helps!!!

Thanks Julietta I have bought some vitex today and will start it tomorrow and see what happens. I will have a look into trying acupuncture too.

Birdy83 - I have had a read up on PCOS and found the below about it. The irregular cycles definitely fits with me but second physical symptoms don't so not sure.

"To have an accurate diagnosis of PCOS there are a number of factors. Firstly, less than 8 menstrual cycles a year or cycles which are greater than 35 days. Secondly physical symptoms related to an increase in androgen hormones including acne, excess body hair or thinning hair. Sometimes PCOS can lead to problems with fertility, and this can require the help of assisted reproductive technologies such as ovulation medication, IUI or IVF.

UPDATE: Just thought I'd do a quick update for anyone in a similar situation. Tried vitex for 2 months nothing happened so stopped taking it. Currently on cycle day 178! Visited doctor yesterday and have had blood tests and referred to fertility specialist. Will update again once I know more.

UPDATE: I am happy to report that I got pregnant naturally before making a specialist appointment and I'm currently at 13 weeks. Had to have a dating scan as no AF since April but blood tests in early Oct had showed no ovulation. So it took us 11 months in total with only 1 AF during that time.