24 day cycle, anyone else?

[honeygirl]

Hello!

I have a 24 day cycle. I know this isn't too far out of the average range, but I wondered if that might make it more difficult for me to conceive/carry to term? I had a miscarriage in September at 6+4. My doctor mentioned that some women with shorter cycles have low progesterone and therefore troubles to become pregnant. But he said not to worry yet and we could address it later. My boyfriend and I are ttc and obviously want to do so as soon as we can!

If anyone has any experiences with this, I'd appreciate your input!

 

[MoominGirl]

My cycles are usually 25-27 days. Have had the odd 24 day. No one seems to be concerned about this and my day 21 progesterone was normal. Sorry can't offer any more than this.

 

[honeygirl]

Thanks MoominGirl! It's helpful. We're all so different, it can be frustrating when doctors make you feel bad or worried for something that's so out of your control, you know? Thanks again!

 

[MoominGirl]

Also, I'm assuming that it's your GP that said this (sorry if that's not the case). As good as GPs are (I'm one of the lucky one's as I really can't fault mine), they often don't know all that much about the more specialist stuff so sometimes they can worry you unnecessarily or falsely reassure you. Hopefully it's not a problem but if you are worried, you could maybe push for a blood test?

 

[Sunflower1]

My last one was 24 days. I was told under 21 days can be a problem. As far as I know a 24 day cycle is not a problem. If your luteal phase is under 10 days it's an issue too.

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

I've had a 23 day cycle. Always used to be bang on 28 days but since coming off contraception had a a few months settled then have had everything from 23 days right up to 37 days. And trust me the shorter end of the scale is emotionally much easier to deal with! At least means quicker chances at TTC as you have more cycles x

 

[liz85]

Hello! Mine are between 24-28 when I ovulate early on day 9 or 10 I know that will be my short cycle month. My lp stays the same so I don’t think it would matter too much. Although I’m two years into trying xxx

 

[MoominGirl]

Hello! Mine are between 24-28 when I ovulate early on day 9 or 10 I know that will be my short cycle month. My lp stays the same so I don’t think it would matter too much. Although I’m two years into trying xxx

It's similar for me. The only reason I do the OPKs is so I know how long my cycle is likely to be. Find it helps prepare me for the monthly disappointment. Unfortunately it's been a long road for us too. Hope you're doing ok.

 

[Sunflower1]

Another thing, I think your GP is thinking shorter cycles equals low progesterone because he is assuming it means shorter luteal phase. That's not the case...my luteal phase is about 14 days and I just ovulate on day 10 or 11. As women get older their cycles tend to get shorter too. I just see it as more chances. Am on cd9 today and got flashing smiley so it's all action stations...

Liz85 and Moomingirl, same for us...it's been over 2 years.

Good luck to everyone!

 

[honeygirl]

Oh I see! I understand now, thanks. My luteal phase is also 2 weeks, I usually ovulate around day 10. Thanks for the info and good luck! FX for all of us

 

[JemRose]

Hey, my cycle was 24 days and my luteal phase was about 11 days. I'm almost 5 weeks now so it can be done good luck xx

 

[Sunflower1]

Oh I see! I understand now, thanks. My luteal phase is also 2 weeks, I usually ovulate around day 10. Thanks for the info and good luck! FX for all of us

That all sounds really healthy to me! I always find it weird that I now ovulate so early but I guess it's just really efficient!! Good luck! x

 

[Baby Cakes]

Hi ATM mine are all over place I've had a 21 day cycle , 25 day cycle and a 22 day cycle so ur definitely not
Alone , however frustrating it is , esp when trying to calculate when you ovoulate as most all go to a ave 28 day cycle (unless you use OPK's)
I have read on the internet that it can cause us ladies that have short cycles longer to conceive , however I have also read that it makes no difference at all as everyone is different.
I presume the only ppl that would know for defo is your GP. If you are worried I'd advise to have a chat to your GP and go from there.
I've also read on forums similar to this one that GP don't seem to do any fertility testing or investigating until
You've been TTC for over a year as statistics say on average it can take between 6mnths and a year to conceive and this is normal.