ovulation

  • What is the BBT Charting Tool?

    Looking for an explanation of our charting tool? Here it is! For step by step directions, read below and also click here. The Pregnancy.org Base Basal Temperature (BBT) Charting Tool is designed to help women pinpoint their ovulation as an aid in determining ovulation as a method of natural birth control.

  • Progesterone Levels After Ovulation

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    We have been trying to conceive for 9 months now so last month I had my progesterone blood levels checked on day 21. They came back as 14 which my doctor says indicates I did ovulate. However I have been looking things up on the net and they all seem to say levels need to above 30 for ovulation.

    I am 42, have a 20 month old who was conceived 2nd month of trying and then had one miscarriage conceived after 2 months as well. I am worried now that due to my age I have run out of eggs. Is my doctor mistaken?

  • Questions About Clomid and Progesterone

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I was recently put on Clomid by one of my doctors because my progesterone levels were "not so good".

    My first question is if my LMP date was wrong (I did not keep a close track) could my progesterone test levels be affected by this and should I ask for a blood pregnancy test before I take the first pill in five days?

  • Inducing Ovulation

    Ovulation induction is a process whereby -- through drug therapy -- some of the 1,000 eggs lost monthly are rescued from atresia and allowed to develop to maturity. Read "A Patient's Guide to Inducing Ovulation" for a description of the process of ovulation induction.

  • Increase Fertility Through Nutrition!

    How exciting that specific foods can actually increase fertility! According to research at the Harvard School of Public Health's department of nutrition, women who followed five or more lifestyle or dietary recommendations reduced their risk of ovulatory infertility by as much as 80%. The bottom line 10 key recommendations to increase your fertility include:

  • Missed Clomid Pill

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I normally ovulate by myself regularly but started taking clomid pills for the first time last month to boost my chances. I was told to take it on Day 2 to Day 6 of my period.

    Unfortunately, I forgot to take it on Day 4. However, I continued taking the rest of the pills. So instead of the last pill being on Day 6, my last pill was on Day 7.

    I would like to know if this will affect my chances of conception?

    Thank you.

  • Ovulation After Stopping Birth Control

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I stopped taking my pills on Feb. 27th. How long would it take me to ovulate.

    I am really excited and want this to happen asap. Thanks for the help!

  • PCOS and Ovulation

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I was just wondering if you have to have a period every month to conceive and or ovulate?

    I was diagnosed with PCOS years ago and so my periods are very irregular. I don't even know for sure if I am even ovulating. How can I find out if I am ovulating when I do have my period?

    Thank you,
    Misty

  • Can Clomid Affect Ovulation Dates

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Hi, I would like to know if the consumption of clomid pills will delay one's usual ovulation date.

    I usually ovulate on day 12 but this month, I ovulated on day 14. And there was not much stress interference to speak of.

    Please advise.

    Thanks.

  • Ovulation After Miscarriage

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 22 years old, I have been off of birth control for about 14 months. I did not start having normal periods until 7 months after I discontinued birth control.

    Finally at the middle of Nov. I found out I was 7 weeks pregnant, however I had a miscarriage the following week after I found out. After the miscarriage i have only had one period on Jan. 17.

    After missing my period I took a test and it was neg. Then took a blood quantitative hcg and came back with less than 1.

  • What is the BBT Charting Tool?

    Looking for an explanation of our charting tool? Here it is! For step by step directions, read below and also click here. The Pregnancy.org Base Basal Temperature (BBT) Charting Tool is designed to help women pinpoint their ovulation as an aid in determining ovulation as a method of natural birth control.

  • PCOS and Ovulation

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I was just wondering if you have to have a period every month to conceive and or ovulate?

    I was diagnosed with PCOS years ago and so my periods are very irregular. I don't even know for sure if I am even ovulating. How can I find out if I am ovulating when I do have my period?

    Thank you,
    Misty

  • A Patient's Guide to Inducing Ovulation

    Ovulation induction is a process whereby -- through drug therapy -- some of the 1,000 eggs lost monthly are rescued from atresia and allowed to develop to maturity. The following discussion is a description of the process of ovulation induction.

  • Am I Ovulating If I Never Have Fertile Mucus?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have been trying to conceive for 6 months with no luck yet. I have read about checking cervical mucus to determine ovulation and have been trying this for the last 3 months but I have never seen this egg white discharge that I have read should occur at ovulation. Does this mean that I am not ovulating? Is it normal for all women to have this mucus? I normally have very little mucus at all for most of my cycle with a little creamy discharge for one or two days before my period starts. My period is always regular every 28 days.

  • Trying For Our First Baby!!

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My husband and I have decided to plan for a baby. From the ovulation calculator online, I have come to know that I would be Ovulating from 21st Jan to 26th Jan(First day of my period was 9th Jan).

    Do we have to try all these days,to increase the chances of being pregnant? Also when do I have to visit my Ob/Gyn next? I had visited her in the month of August 2008 for Pap Smear?

    Thank you so much,
    Deepsri

  • Calculating Your Due Date

    Since the "clock" started on day 1 of a woman's menstrual cycle, on day 14 she is technically considered 2 weeks pregnant! This is the most important piece of the dating puzzle when it comes to figuring out a conception date.

  • Illness Can Affect Your Menstrual Cycle

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I came down with the flu on the day that I was supposed to get my period. It is now a week later and I have not yet gotten my period but my cold has gotten better. I usually experience heavy back pain and cramps 3 days before my period. I have not gotten any of these symptoms. Instead I am nauseous and emotional. Calculating on the time I was ovulating, and the time I had intercourse, I should be pregnant right now. I have bought a box of pregnancy tests(2) and they both said negative.

  • Pap Smear During Ovulation?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and I noticed that I am scheduled for a physical and a pap smear during the time I am ovulating. Will having a pap smear during ovulation affect my chances of getting pregnant?

    As a follow up, would it be "safe" to schedule a pap smear for a week following the last day of my ovulation?

  • Ovulation After Miscarriage

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 22 years old, I have been off of birth control for about 14 months. I did not start having normal periods until 7 months after I discontinued birth control.

    Finally at the middle of Nov. I found out I was 7 weeks pregnant, however I had a miscarriage the following week after I found out. After the miscarriage i have only had one period on Jan. 17.

    After missing my period I took a test and it was neg. Then took a blood quantitative hcg and came back with less than 1.

  • Can Clomid Affect Ovulation Dates

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Hi, I would like to know if the consumption of clomid pills will delay one's usual ovulation date.

    I usually ovulate on day 12 but this month, I ovulated on day 14. And there was not much stress interference to speak of.

    Please advise.

    Thanks.

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