is it still actually possible to get pregnant with long cycles of 50-60days? - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

scoobylou22 · 04-09-2007, 02:35 PM

Is there anyone out there with long cycles who have managed (in the past) to get pregnant naturally without drugs?
im talking long cycles of 45-60 days?
Even if they just know of someone that has?

G8r4evr · 04-09-2007, 04:01 PM

I sure wish I knew....My cycles have been 50-60 days for a year now, but I have only been TTC for 1 cycle. I just started metformin though, so Im anxious to see if it shortens my cycle.

morrisun · 04-09-2007, 04:44 PM

I guess if you eventually ovulate it is possible. However, with most long cycles you aren't ovulating. I had that problem when I was trying to get pregnant with both of my children. I think my longest cycle was over 80 days, it was ridiculous. I was able to get pregnant after they gave me Provera and I had a "normal" cycle.

BTW, I've been on Metformin for a little over a month and I've had my first 28 day cycle, EVER. I'm not trying to conceive, but I was shocked, lol.

dizzymammy · 04-09-2007, 05:31 PM

How does the drugs you describe work? i'd never heard off a drug that could shorten your cycle. I have been off my contraceptive patch since sep/oct 06. My longest cycle so far has been 60 days and shortest 29. I've been charting my temps for 2 cycles and recently noteing my cm which have both shown notable changes when ovulating. Do you think i should see a doctor about it. Do you think they would perscribe me such a drug when i'm ttc. Are there any bad side effects?
Finally for scoobylou, i fell pregnant with my first while on the pill coz i got lazy and forget to take it all the time. So just because like me you naturally have a long cycle won't mean your not fertile enough to fall pregnant. Just monitor your temps and cm thats what i'm doin for now anyway. good luck!

Mrs.Khan · 04-09-2007, 05:31 PM

Depends on the cause of long cycles .If its because of PCOs the chance os there but less .But if there is no abnormality the chance is better but still obviosly less than a lady with 28 days cycle .the most fertile women are with the cycle length 28 +- 4 days