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What am I missing?!

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HelloBrass · 04/06/2019 18:57

I'm hoping to get the magic answer, or at least something for me to try! Here's the background;

I'm 35 and TTC#1 for almost a year. My cycles are 31-33 days on average. LP is 15 days. I track ov with OPKs. DTD at the right times. DH SA was fine.

I don't drink but my diet could be better. BMI is 26 so I could do with shifting a little weight but I have zero discipline - thanks to comfort eating and anxiety about exercising in case I "shake the embryo out". 🙄

I have spotting before my period, indicating low progesterone/progesterone dropping early. CD21 came back at 26 then 36, indicating I may not always ovulate. Haven't had CD2 test yet.

First appointment with fertility clinic in July & I have one more shot at a BFP before then.

What am I missing?! Any short or long term tips? I had a meltdown last week & really need a boost. Thanks! 🙏

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Iamnotacerealkiller · 05/06/2019 09:08

Following up from my last comment

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5372867/

this is a meta study that shows significant improvements in various fertility markers when reducing carbohydrate intake. this includes improving hormone imbalance and reliability of ovulation resulting in an improved pregnancy rate. This will likely be the case during any fertility treatment as well so worth considering beyond this cycle.

Quote from the study,
This review found that reducing carbohydrate load can reduce circulating insulin levels, improve hormonal imbalance and resume ovulation to improve pregnancy rates compared to usual diet. However, there has been a lack of research on the benefit of low carbohydrate diets for non-PCOS related infertile women.

Popsiclewopsicle · 05/06/2019 08:18

@physicskate I was wondering about day 21 tests as my luteal phase is 12 days so I wasn’t sure if I’m meant to go 7 days after ov or 7 days before af is due Confused

RudyRoo · 05/06/2019 07:37

Using Preseed and having sex everyday in fertile week worked for me.

Iamnotacerealkiller · 05/06/2019 07:08

There are some indications that a low carb diet can help with fertility so maybe worth trying that out. I can't remember what exactly but it decreases inflammation.

Google it, lots of experts recommend it can increase your chances.

BaweB · 05/06/2019 06:41

You're definitely not going to "shake the embryo out". Try some gentle exercise like swimming and make sure your diet is full of healthy, fresh food. It might not be the silver bullet but it can't hurt.

I also swear by BBT-ing just so you know exactly what's going on in each cycle. Good luck!

jpclarke · 04/06/2019 23:01

Have you tried taking supplements and getting your oh to too? Coq10 is a great supplement to take, vit c, zinc, vit b not sure for the man, but there is supplements recommended for them too.

squirrelnutkins1 · 04/06/2019 22:51

@chanderl that jumped out at me too. Never heard that before.....

ChicaXS · 04/06/2019 22:18

Try and have sex every other day, but for sure tests with the fertility clinic will narrow down the issues if there is one. Xx

physicskate · 04/06/2019 21:56

What cycle day was your cd 21 test taken? With a longer cycle than the 'standard' 28, I wouldn't expect a reading above 30 for you on cd 21. It should be taken 7 days before af is expected... so may have just been taken on the wrong day for you? A level of 26 is pretty indicative of ovulation, but perhaps not 7 days before the test... no ovulation would give a level much closer to zero.

chanderl · 04/06/2019 20:50

I have spotting before my period, indicating low progesterone/progesterone dropping early.

Could you explain why this is?

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