WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2000: Re: Cervical fluid and LH surge

Re: Cervical fluid and LH surge

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 16:45:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Kirsten wrote: >
>After trying unsuccessfully to conceive for 9 months, I am concerned
>about two things that I have observed. First, my most fertile cervical
>fluid is clear and stretchy, but quite globular, not runny (more
>gelatinous than raw eggwhite). Also, it appears from time to time
>throughout my entire cycle. Whenever it appears, it is accompanied by
>either sticky or creamy fluid. It is never "profuse".
>
>Second, I seem to have positive or near positive results on ovulation
>predictor kits for three plus days mid cycle Cycle length is around 26
>days, and luteal phase appears to be 12 days (per BBT's).
>
>My questions are: Is the fluid I described to thick to be fertile?

Can't tell from here. It would have to be examined under a microscope to be more certain.

>Is
>the appearance of the clear stretchy fluid through my cycle indicative
>of a hormonal imbalance?

Not necessarily.

>Could the long LH surge be related?

The LH surge is only for a short period, during one day. It's the ovulation predictor kit that had a long surge.

>My health
>insurance does not cover an infertility work up, so I am very frutrated.
>Thank you for your thoughts on these issues.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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