Hello all! Looking for some insight into what could possibly be my issue. I stopped my oral BC that I was on for almost 10 years (on and off) a few months ago, I went through withdrawal bleeding and then had a full period about 2 weeks later. Since then, my cycles have been pretty long - 37 days long and now I am on cycle day 34. Both times I have confirmed ovulation with OPKs and BBT increase around cycle day 24 or 25.
Around 8dpo, I start to spot very light pink and experience slight PMS symptoms until it develops into a full blown period by cycle day 37. I know it’s early, but I am getting a bit worried as most of my friends and family members I’ve spoken to have had their regular cycle return almost immediately after. I have read that this early spotting may signal a luteal phase defect which concerns me and I’m wondering if this is a shared experience for many people when their body adjusts to no hormonal BC, or if this is likely something I will need to make changes to myself in order to someday conceive. I have my fears about fertility so this isn’t really helping. I’m in my early 30’s and I worry that if I don’t figure this out sooner rather than later, it may only get more difficult.
I have been taking all sorts of vitamins such as magnesium, maca root, vitamin D, and a prenatal. I have an inito monitor and around 6 dpo my progesterone was at a great level (24.03ug/ml) but 2 days following it dropped pretty rapidly (6.99ug/ml). Any suggestions, advice or words of wisdom much appreciated 🫶