Thanks for the welcome. I went to a gynochologist a few months ago. they tested for ovulation and hormone levels. no blockages and everything looked ok. My husband got his sperm analysed. He passed with flying colours. The doctor suggested that we could either continue as we are, or investigate iui method of ivf. I guess it's just a little frustrating. I am trying to find out how early you miss your period, as I ovulate so close to when I am due. Does this make a difference for conception.
fertility
July 01, 2008
I have been trying to get pregnant for 6 years with no success. I was recently told by a health care professional that there is no physical reason we can't conceive. I used an ovulation test for the first time last month and determined that I ovulate on day 20-21 and begin menstruation on 28. I was late for my period but it eventually came. Could I still be pregnant.
Here's some info:
A luteal phase is the time from ovulation to menstruation. This is the time that if pregnant, the fertilized egg would travel from the fallopian tube and into the uterus to implant. The luteal phase normally should be over 10 days, usually anywhere from 10 to 17 days long. Anything under 10 days is considered a luteal phase defect. If pregnancy should occur and you have a luteal phase defect, you will have an early miscarriage. Some doctors believe that if the luteal phase falls under 12 days, then it is a problem.
A luteal phase defect is a luteal phase below 10 days. This cannot sustain a pregnancy. This is because the uterine lining begins to break down, bringing on the menstrual bleeding and causing an early miscarriage. The number one reason for a luteal phase defect is low progesterone. A doctor can do a progesterone test 7 days past ovulation to determine exactly how deficient a woman with a luteal phase defect is. From that point there are several ways of correcting it..
A luteal phase defect can be easily corrected. You will find out you have a luteal phase defect through fertility charting. If you find this out, seek the advice of your physician first before starting any treatments to correct it. A lot of times the luteal phase defect can be corrected through over-the-counter remedies and/or with prescription drugs.
Probably the number one way a doctor will recommend to correct a luteal phase defect is through prescription drugs such as Clomid or progesterone suppositories. The suppositories are taken through the vagina after ovulation has occurred and until either day 14 post ovulation or at some point weeks later during a pregnancy, if pregnancy occurred. However, there are over-the-counter methods that help to lengthen the luteal phase.
A luteal phase is the time from ovulation to menstruation. This is the time that if pregnant, the fertilized egg would travel from the fallopian tube and into the uterus to implant. The luteal phase normally should be over 10 days, usually anywhere from 10 to 17 days long. Anything under 10 days is considered a luteal phase defect. If pregnancy should occur and you have a luteal phase defect, you will have an early miscarriage. Some doctors believe that if the luteal phase falls under 12 days, then it is a problem.
A luteal phase defect is a luteal phase below 10 days. This cannot sustain a pregnancy. This is because the uterine lining begins to break down, bringing on the menstrual bleeding and causing an early miscarriage. The number one reason for a luteal phase defect is low progesterone. A doctor can do a progesterone test 7 days past ovulation to determine exactly how deficient a woman with a luteal phase defect is. From that point there are several ways of correcting it..
A luteal phase defect can be easily corrected. You will find out you have a luteal phase defect through fertility charting. If you find this out, seek the advice of your physician first before starting any treatments to correct it. A lot of times the luteal phase defect can be corrected through over-the-counter remedies and/or with prescription drugs.
Probably the number one way a doctor will recommend to correct a luteal phase defect is through prescription drugs such as Clomid or progesterone suppositories. The suppositories are taken through the vagina after ovulation has occurred and until either day 14 post ovulation or at some point weeks later during a pregnancy, if pregnancy occurred. However, there are over-the-counter methods that help to lengthen the luteal phase.
Hi Mouse, if you have been trying for 6 yrs with no luck I would follow the advice of Dr. Q because with ttc in 6 yrs something should have happen and now you need to look into a specialist dealing with fertility and not a regular gyno. Just following your chart is not enough because logically now further things need to be looked at for example feritlity meds and iui, ivf. It has been way to long for you and your parnter now. Just charting and using opk's is not the route to go.
July 01, 2008
It would be b test to see an RE (fertility Specialist) to get testing and treatment to help you get pregnant...One can still be pregnant, but always good to make an appointment