How can I regulate my menstrual cycle? It is very Irregular, coming once every 40-60 days!

Question

I went of off birth control pills Nov 2004 to ttc baby #1. I didn't get a period on my own until 2 and a half years later, in June 2007. For the past year I have had 9 menstrual cycles. My cycles are very irregular,and I usually have 40 to 60 days in between periods. My hubby and I are ttc but finding it difficult because of my irregular periods. I don't know when/if I am ovulating. I am taking a prenatal vitamin, vitex, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6 and PABA. I am about 5'6'' and 150 lbs. I do have some stress/anxiety, but even when I don't stress my periods are still irregular. I eat pretty healthy too.

Does anyone know how I can regulate my menstrual cycle to the normal 28-35 days? I do not want to go back on birth control, as I am ttc. Any advise I would really be grateful for. Thank you!

Answer 1

I got this fertility monitor that was like $200 from the drug store and it helped so much. You pee on these sticks untill you get 2 to 3 peak days and then you baby dance befor, on, and after those days then it keeps reading untill you are off your peak then you stop useing the sticks and restart the day after you period. this helped to show me the exact days i was ovulating. i got pregnant on the first month useing it. Dont buy just the cheap sticks, it only says yes or no. The monitor tells you different rates of that day and keeps track for you. Please try it. it really does work. I am 13 weeks pregnant and sending over all my baby dust for you. good luck

Answer 2

Hi there! I have the very same irregular cycles of 40-60 days.  I didn't know the right times of ovulation so my hubby and I ttc everyother day for the whole cycle for months!!  Well, when I still wasn't getting pregnant I went to a reproductive endocrinologist.  It was determined that I wasn't ovulating because I have PCOS.  Now I know the one answer you got, talked about being overweight and insulin resistance.  Well, that's not true always.  I'm not either overweight or insulin resistant (confirmed through bloodwork).  I just have some hormone imbalances.  PCOS is not the same for everyone.  It's an umbrella term that covers a lot of symptoms that can classify as pcos.  If you google it you can see if a lot of the symptoms match what you are experiencing and then go from there.  If you think you have pcos try to find a reproductive endocrinologist.  They are really knowledgable about pcos and will understand your struggle to conceive.  I do know that because I do not ovulate right, or regularly, I will have to start Clomid in 3 weeks to ttc with my hubby.  I have heard that clomid will get your cycles more regular if your doctor thinks it's necessary.  Good luck with whatever you choose to do!  Baby Dust to you!!!  :o)

Answer 3

Please dont take this the wrong way but are you overweight?  If you have, its likely that you have PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovart Syndrome) in which your body is insulin resistant.. this causes you to have irregular cycles, hormonal imbalances (ex: unwanted facial hair), weight loss hard to acheive... etc etc etc...  To get treatment for this, you need to see a Dr.  Most likely, they'll give you metformin to try to regulate you and clomid to make you ovulate.  Most Drs will help you after you've been TTC for a year so I think you should move forward with that.

Oh, and if you are overweight, losing weight would help.  I ttc for 4 yrs and only got pregnant with the help of clomid, a fertility drug that made me ovulate.  I am overweight and have pcos.  Almost 4 yrs later after my twins were born, I lost 60 lbs in 5 months and fell pg all on my own.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 4

You need to go to a ObGyn to get hormone levels checked.  There are a number of conditions that cause irregular periods, all of which really ought to be addressed.  Good luck

Also, how old are you?  If your in your mid thirties I'd suggest going to a fertility specialist as you may be in the early stages of menopause.  (it can occur as early as 38 and fertility loss can start even sooner)

Answer 5

I know this sounds crazy, but it works! Get on the pill. Your body will get used to being on a 28 day schedule and once off the pill you are super fertile! I was on it for irregular periods and got pregnant 2 weeks after I stopped taking them. I am considering getting back on them since I am having trouble conceiving now. Good luck to you! oh and 3 months would do the trick!