Re: High BBT through AF
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Nov 2002 16:58:46 -0600 (CST)
It seems you are ovulating, bear in mind that lutheal phase last around
14 days and of course there are other things to look to.
At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Hello.
>
>I recently began charting my BBT (TTC #1 @ age 33)-
>
>Judging by the pattern of my past two cycle charts it looks as though I
>have a high level of progesterone?
>- Est. “O-Day” temp = 97.2
>- Est. “Luteal Phase” = fluctuates between 98.4 & 98.2
>- Menses Temp = 98.2 (stay there until about a day before O at which
>time it dips to the 97.2)
>
>I realize that everyone is different...However; it seems as though a
>"normal" Ovulation Cycle consists of lower temps (in the lower to mid 97
>ranges) from AF until the Day of Ovulation?
>
>I thought that perhaps I don't Ovulate, but I get other signs (i.e.;
>increase of Cervical Mucus, Low, soft, open cervix, and sharp twinges of
>lower abdominal pain on one side) I have also conceived 3 times in the
>past (ashamed to admit that 2 resulted in elective abortions & 1 was a
>miscarriage)
>
>Is there anything I should be concerned about with such high level/temps
>when TTC? I want to tackle any possible problems prior to their arrival
>by sighting any "red flags"...I don't want to be 36 and TTC#1 due to
>things that I could possibly foresee in the present.
>
>I also have some anxiety that my past is going to try and “pay me back”
>my doctor advises that any scar-tissue should be minimal. (?)
>
>Thanks SO much for your attention!
>
>I realize that you cannot give "MEDICAL ADVISE" but an "intelligent
>opinion" would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!
--
Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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