Ovulation Corner

[EvelineUK]

Ask away, whether it's OPK's, LH, Temping (BBT), Surges, lines, DPO's, ask away, I have worked for the big boys of fertility and some of the smaller ones....

Yep sounds like you are, once you can map out your ovulation, you can get military on the DTD plan :) I'm not saying Agnus won't work, but I like to see peer reviewed stuff to back up claims. 29 is still relatively young, so you have that on your side, interesting that your progesterone is low, have they suggested why?

@EvelineUK no they didn’t say why. The GP did say I still have every chance conceiving. My feeling is that the vit d deficiency played a part and also because my cycles are long that they probably tested on a day I didn’t ovulate?

Fair enough, well lots of luck to you, baby dust on your cornflakes :)

Thank you!

Any more questions?

I have a question! I have noticed this cycle I had strong opks during my period. Can you have an LH surge during your period?! I've been tracking my cycle for months but dont normally start with opks until CD10. I usually ovulate around CD15 and have a 25/26 day cycle.

And a secondary question, do you think a shorter luteal phase (10-11 days) is cause for concern?

Please can I ask a question. I've tested positive on OPK sticks for 3 days now but the 3 positives have been in CD 8/9/10 which is very early. I didn't know if this was normal or I have a bad batch of cheap OPKs . line is consisitant in colour everyday and it's just a tad lighter than the test line but a very clear positive xx

Please can I ask a question. I've tested positive on OPK sticks for 3 days now but the 3 positives have been in CD 8/9/10 which is very early. I didn't know if this was normal or I have a bad batch of cheap OPKs . line is consisitant in colour everyday and it's just a tad lighter than the test line but a very clear positive xx

Please can I ask a question. I've tested positive on OPK sticks for 3 days now but the 3 positives have been in CD 8/9/10 which is very early. I didn't know if this was normal or I have a bad batch of cheap OPKs . line is consisitant in colour everyday and it's just a tad lighter than the test line but a very clear positive xx

Please can I ask a question. I've tested positive on OPK sticks for 3 days now but the 3 positives have been in CD 8/9/10 which is very early. I didn't know if this was normal or I have a bad batch of cheap OPKs . line is consisitant in colour everyday and it's just a tad lighter than the test line but a very clear positive xx

Please can I ask a question. I've tested positive on OPK sticks for 3 days now but the 3 positives have been in CD 8/9/10 which is very early. I didn't know if this was normal or I have a bad batch of cheap OPKs . line is consisitant in colour everyday and it's just a tad lighter than the test line but a very clear positive xx

My cycle is 26 days. Ovulated on day 18 which leaves me with a very short luteal phase of 7-8 days. Is it considered a risk for a pregnancy? I had a negative experience of a heavy 'period' bleed during the first weeks of my last pregnancy which resulted in me finding out I was pregnant after two weeks of constant bleeding. I suppose the body was confused and my progesterone was too low. It didn't end well. Is a short luteal phase a problem? Thanks!

@Lucylou22039 can you also take a pregnancy test? My three bright ovulation tests on three days in a row ended up in a BFP straight after my period ended. Weird but that was it

I'm hoping to learn something here.
Having come off the pill in January my cycles have been irregular. Last month was the shortest cycle at 44 days.

I had EWCM earlier in the cycle at day 15/16 but never managed to get a positive OPK. However, I've had ovary discomfort over the last week and thought I'd missed my ovulation and my period was due in around 4 days (if I'd ovulated 15/16).

Today I have a much stronger OPK test but absolutely no EWCM. I'm on day 25. So no idea 🤷‍♀️ I was hoping my cycle was reducing and I was in for a shorter cycle this month ☹️

@EvelineUK I am currently ttc 1 cycle 5 first month using clear blue opk don't currently have a question but sure that will change but just wanted to say it's a really kind thread to start I am sure you will help a lot of ladies x

@NavyBerry I think I might do a pregnancy test just be sure

Ahh we're back...
@Lookingforalittlehelp, a surge during your period would be very strange, I can't think of anything that would cause that, do you have a picture/ which kit? As for a shortened Leutial phase that can be associated with issues of implantation as the lining may be too thin or not form correctly, I'm not a doctor, but 10 days vs. 12 days doesn't sound that bad and you cycle length is certainly in the normal range, if a little short.

@Lucylou22039
Thanks for all the questions :)
Positive for LH generally means the test line needs to be darker than the control line, it can be hard to see on some tests, but I would suggest you were seeing high (pre-shoulder) results rather than the ovulation peak if you didn't yet see a darker line, as for timing, this is why we do an LH test, so we don't assume it is the same time every month, there are a lot of factors that can alter the day of ovulation every month.

@NavyBerry
Leutial phase is not my speciality, 7 days does sound short, I'm not sure if there is anything that can be done to lengthen it pharmaceutically, but definitely worth getting referral in case it can be managed.

Good Luck x

@Mycrazylife85
You will not necessarily ovulate every month and the long cycles would suggest your body is still settling down, albeit quite some time after stopping contraception. The most important thing is consistency, make sure you test your LH 3-5 days a month to get on top of the cycle phases. EWCM is a bit like Temping, it's good for some and suits certain ladies, but you need to be very strict with the method, LH (OPK) is a little more forgiving. Day 25 is very late to ovulate, but on a 44 day cycle not unheard of, was the test line darker than the control line?

@mrssunshinexxx
Thank you and good luck, don't be afraid to overtest the first few months at days 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 , 17 for example, you don't want to miss the peak also look into temping and CM to confirm ovulation so you know you are looking in the right window.

@EvelineUK how accurate would you say the clear blue OPK's are? I used one for the first time this month. Started at CD8 and got 2 days of empty circles then 1 day of flashing smiley before my static on CD11. Does this sound right? It seems a bit TOO straightforward and easy.

Straightforward and easy is exactly what you want. Although I can't promote any specific test the digital tests do take the guesswork out of it. Timing wise it's pretty much where you want it as well, between Day 10 and 15. Now to move on to SMEP and get making babies.

Good Luck x

@EvelineUK thank you! I've actually completed the SMEP to the letter this month so am currently in my dreaded TWW 😊