How can I make my body O earlier?

[carmella_marie]

In high school and my early 20's I was always glad that I had super long cycles, sometimes as much as 60 days. When I started TTC, they are just making me really frustrated! I typically don't O until at least CD 21, which gives me fewer attempts each year. How can I get my body to O earlier?

I have been on vitex now for 2 months but have not noticed a change (didn't get longer either)

I have been taking 25 mg B6 to lengthen my LP from 9-12 days for about 6 months now.

What else can I try?

UPDATE:
My DH has no idea why I am so excited about this but I know you ladies will understand. I am so frustrated about my long cycles because I have to wait forever to O and it gives me fewer chances in a year and it's soooo much longer to be on the diet.

So I started Vitex over the summer and took it for 9 weeks straight (my cycles are very long so 6 weeks was one cycle straight through and then it was 3 weeks from AF-O of the second cycle. So I have been on vitex from Af-O for about 5 months now. It really didn't effect my cycles at all. Then last cycle I started doing SP as well, just AF-O, one in the am and one before bed (320 the standard dose but each pill is 160)

Last cycle I still didn't O until CD 22 (which is better than 28 like it can be!) But this cycle I think it has helped! I always start doing OPK's around CD 10-12, even though I don't O until at least CD 19, but because I am such a POAS addict and I like to see the fade in pattern, LOL. yesterday was CD 10 and I did an OPK and it was ALMOST POSITIVE! I tried not to get my hopes up today but I did another one today (CD 11) at noon and it is another almost positive, a little darker than yesterday! I will continue to test, and I am really hoping that I will O in the next few days!!!!

THANK YOU ZANA and ATOMIC FOR RECOMMENDING SP AND VITEX TOGETHER!!!

[rainbowflower]

I'd stick with the vitex for another cycle - it can take 3 cycles to work properly

are you taking anything else to balance hormones such as peppermint tea or raspberry leaf tea?

[rainbowflower]

I'd stick with the vitex for another cycle - it can take 3 cycles to work properly

are you taking anything else to balance hormones such as peppermint tea or raspberry leaf tea?

[zanacal]

I ovulated later in my cycle when I was taking Vitex alone but when taking both Vitex and Saw Palmetto I ovulated earlier than I had previously.

[atomic sagebrush]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing Zana!

Caramella, have you spoken with a doctor? I would try and get some Clomid to regulate cycles while TTC. Also, going onto BC pills (and then stopping them when you are ready to TTC) may help. Both these things also sway pink.

[carmella_marie]

AS--I will talk to my doc about clomid, I can't be on the pill as all hormonal BC gives me massive migraines.

Zana--I just got some SP to start taking next cycle so I will see if that works.

I am drinking some peppermint tea, about 2 cups a day. I am trying to drink more but it's hard with working and LO and the holiday rush upon us.

[zanacal]

I hope the Saw P helps - and if not at least it's a reason to stop the peppermint tea!

[carmella_marie]

zana--ya I am not a big fan of the peppermint tea and it was hard to get in a full 3 cups of strong tea every day. SP will be easier to stick to.

[atomic sagebrush]

Keep us updated on the Saw Palmetto and if it works for you!

[Zivic-Bubac]

I want to O couple of days earlier this cycle bcos my DH will be away when I'm due to O regularly
I'm not on Vitex nor Clomid and I won't do BC pills ( bcos I'm blue swayer ) . I will do sleeping in pitch black room of course, but I wanted to do something in addition and here is what I've found: How to Treat Infertility Through Acupressure | eHow.com, accu pressure points for inducing ovulation - Trying to conceive - MedHelp and Acupressure : Acupressure & Ovulation - YouTube

What do you guys think? Any experiences?
( Maybe I should have posted this in Infertility Support board? )