Not ovulating after miscarriage, anyone else? In a panic

[Nellstar]

I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks in March, was told to wait until first period to try again (wish I hadn't, think I felt ov pains that month) and the last two months I haven't had ov, have been charting temp - no change and using opk - no positives and have had no cm to note. I know it's early days but I feel irrationally desperate, I'm 38 and my sister is infertile. In a panic and getting obsessed, which I know is counterproductive. Am on CD15 of 27/28 day cycle. I've had a bad cold this month caught from DS1, could this prevent ov? Anyone able to help/enlighten? Thanks.

Sorry to hear about your miscarriage. You've been having periods but you don't think you are ovulating?

Stress could be preventing ovulation. And it does take a little while sometimes to get back to your normal cycle. Maybe try relaxation techniques?

I know I should. Am going to try acupuncture I think. Got pg with DS1 and the miscarried baby immediately, but my sis who is 41 now has been trying since she was 36 with no luck, 2 failed IVF attempts. Her egg count/quality was good at 37 then terrible at 39. I'm 39 in 2 months and think it's genetic and I'm doomed. I wish I could relax, sometimes I think all this temp charts and opk stuff isn't helpful and makes you more stressed/obsessed. Thanks for posting belgo. Getting a bit obsessed here alone with my 15 month old. Really wish our friends didn't know we were trying as well, just adds to the pressure.

It's a very good sign that you've become pregnant twice immediately. And because you have your ds, it does prove that you can have a baby, they are all positive signs.

I was also going to suggest acupuncture, possibly also reflexology I've heard is supposed to be good.

O and yes I've been having periods. Just no ov signs whatsoever.

Oh and miscarriages doesn't always mean that there is a fertility problem - I've had two miscarriages, and I also have two children and a third on the way. It's just bad luck sometimes. Most of my friends have had miscarriages and have gone on to have babies afterwards.

I'm not sure how accurate OPKs are. Also EWCM decreases in your thirties, so also isn't always an accurate measure of ovulation. If you really think you are not ovulating, the best way is to ask for a blood test.

Sorry to hear about your miscarriages belgo. Devastating for you. But brilliant news about number 3! Will try to stay calm.

As far as I am aware, the only way to know for sure whether you have ovulated is by hormone/scan tests on a particular cycle day.

Attila is your expert - she might pop along at some point so keep this thread bumped!

Perhaps have a word with your GP about how soon you can consider further exploration - that might give you a timescale to keep in your head, whilst you explore natural or alternative remedies, etc to reduce stress and promote health?

Thanks Teuch. There's a bump! Will bump again after my little one's lunch.

Hi Nellster,

I am sorry to read that you had a miscarriage. I hope you had and continue to receive good support. The Miscarriage Association are very good in such circumstances.

Teuch is correct to surmise that the surest way of determining ovulation is to have a blood test done to see what your hormone levels are like. It is certainly possible to have periods without ovulating

Would not bother with using temp charts and the like; these can be stressful to use in their own right and can also be misleading.

Would speak to the GP in the first instance and talk to him about your concerns - you need proper medical advice primarily. I would also see if you can have a blood test done. What they should be checking are your LH and FSH levels; these should be compared against one another.

HTH

Attila

Is it normal not to ovulate for a few months after a miscarriage? I will see the GP next cycle I think, hope they don't dismiss me as paranoid, though I probably am..

O and thanks Attila for your kind words. Do you think a GP would agree to doing blood tests after just 4 months of trying? Or is this something you have to do privately?

Hi Nellstar

I would hope that the GP would be able to assist re the blood test.

Do let us know how you get on and don't be fobbed off!!.

Attila x

Nellstar, I hope everything goes well for you and I will be watching this thread because I am in a similar boat - I had an mc in January, and I don't think I am ovulating either. Like you, I conceived DS and the mc baby immediately, but I have always had irregular cycles and I am currently on day 48! I too am panicked that I won't get pregnant again, and my sister also has fertility problems caused by PCOS. It sucks, doesn't it? But it still is relatively early since your mc, so try not to worry too much yet.

I'm so sorry Alberta. It's awful but it is comforting to hear about someone in the same position. My sister had fibroids which she didn't discover for a while and then the egg quality deteriorated hugely. Do you mind me asking how old you are? I really hope it happens for us soon. Let's both try not to worry. Are you taking Evening Primrose oil or anything? I think I might start next cycle. And acupuncture. Fingers crossed for both of us and anyone else out there. Take it you're sure you're not pg? Why am I even asking!

I did a test on 10 May which was neg, and not done one since but I'm sure I'm not pg. I'm not taking Evening Primrose oil or anything; I get a bit nervous about self-medicating with things I don't know much about. Maybe I'll talk to someone about it who's more knowledgeable than I am. I'm 34, by the way. I have two friends who are 40 and 42 and both pg with their 2nd, so there is still hope!

Looks like our first night away from DS in a hotel relaxed me enormously. Day 18 of cycle and strong positive opk and lots of egg white mucus. Sorry, too much info. Just feel so relieved that things may be working. Tragically DH & I both picked up tummy bug with fever so horribly bad timing. Is it normal to have such a late positive opk in a normally 28 day cycle? Could it all be slightly off kilter because of the miscarriage? How do I persuade DH that he is well enough tonight when he's sick as a dog?! Also is it stupid to ttc when you are both unwell even though it's perfect timing? Thanks if anyone gets a chance to answer..

Hello Nellstar
You and I are in a very similar situation...I too miscarried in March...it was our first baby. My charting has changed since and where I was high pretty much from day 9 to 20 (when I was peak), I am now high day 17 and peak day 18. Last month I was told my progesterone level was low so the thought is I may not be ovulating. I have had positive opks though. My lovely friend, who has been through a lot herself, from poor FSH and LH levels, low progesterone and not ovulating to having a beautiful little girl has recommended the book that changed her life. I have ordered it...Emma cannon, total fertility. She says it’s hard going but it completely changed her fertility in a matter of months. Keeping calm is key...I struggle with that too but am doing accupuncture and meditation and I think it’s helping...Emma’s approach looks at preparing and healing the mind and body for fertility...can’t have one without the other. I’ve decided to stop charting this month as I’ve become a little obsessed with it. Best of luck to you...hope that we both have some happy news soon. Xxx

I am so glad to have found this forum and thread. I am going through the same thing. I miscarried at 2 months at the end of February and although I have had 1 natural period after that, this cycle seems to be going on forever...I'm on Cycle day 57! Ugh! :( I called my doctor when I was at about cd 40 to ask about this length and was told it was quite normal to have long and irregular cycles after a miscarriage. So I have just been waiting it out. I've had spotting twice during these 57 days with lots of cm before spotting but no actual period, feeling PMS-y and my bbt has been all over the place. 2 negative pregnancy tests later, I'm calling my doctor again this week to request blood draw. Not been a fun 57 days! I am 40+ with no bio children, so am feeling the pressure of time. :(

Hello, everyone.
I am going through the exact same thing right now and I was wondering if any of you ended up getting pregnant after the no-ovulation problem and what you did the solve the issue. I’m not a very patient and turning 39 this year... and I really want a sibling for my DD (almost 2).

Hi, I am so very sorry to hear about your miscarriage, it is heartbreaking.
I have had two occasions, once when I had the Aussie flu last year and then last August after a nasty virus and they delayed my ovulation. The flu delayed it by 2 weeks. Bloomin cruel as were ttc but getting BFN. I read that your body delays it because it’s too busy helping you and therefore isn’t an appropriate time to support a pregnancy. I also know how stressful and emotional a miscarriage can be and whilst you might want to get pregnant again, your body just won’t function properly if it isn’t under stress.
So I would keep taking your opks and maybe use a bbt and chart to see what your temp is doing but firstly and foremost look after yourself xxxxx

Hi looking for some advice
I miscarried last August at 7 weeks had a d and c as they thought it was a molar thankfully it wasn’t . I have had tests done last month to see if I ovulated I didn’t I’ve got an appointment with fertility doctor 18th July to look into treatments I’m 35 and I don’t have any children only had one miscarriage anybody else been through similar or any advice on how my mind can stop telling me I will never have kids xx

Thank you LouH1981. I have actually now seen a consultant and it seems that I still have some retained pregnancy tissue 4 months later.... going for a hysteroscopy this week to try and remove it.

Emma,
Are you taking your temperature and doing ovulation strips?

I did take ovulation strips but got disheartening when they were always negative I haven’t been taking my temp but I am going to start. I check my CM and that gives my indication that I’m fertile as it the fertile type. When is the best time to do temp I have irregular cycles can be 40 days although they same to be more 33 days now which is good

Emma,
I bought a digital thermometer and it downloads automatically to your phone (you have to get the App, but it’s free once you buy the thermometer). This is the one I got -> www.amazon.co.uk/Smart-Basal-Thermometer-Femometer-Intelligently/dp/B072JRPYFR?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

I take it before getting out of bed every morning and it creates a curve for you with advice.

Good luck!!