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Re: Conception/Ovulation - BBT questions
From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 00:58:44 -0500 (CDT)
I'm not a big fan of BBTs -- too many things that can throw them off,
unless you're one of those lucky peole who sleeps like a log -- I
recommend ovulation predictor kits instead. Wiht 45 -48 day cycles it
is unlikely you are ovulating -- at least not consistently
At Fri, 29 Sep 2000, BabyLover wrote:
>
>Dear OB/GYN Staff and Readers,
>
>I was wondering if someone could take a look at my chart (2nd chart
>using LifeCycle software, others were recorded by hand) and answer my
>questions.
>(BTW, I own a copy of the TCOYF book but felt that these questions are
>more specific in nature and the book examples are a bit generic.)
>
> http://www.lifecyclesoft.com/cgi-bin/chart.pl/ts4g4
>
>HISTORY:
>I have been off of BCPs for 3.5 years now and have been charting my BBTs
>for the last few cycles. Based on BBT charting, my cycles appear to
>average 45-48 days. I see a GYN for regular check ups and have been
>told that all hormone levels are normal. I have also had a vaginal u/s
>and blood work taken and everything appears normal.
>
>QUESTIONS:
>
>1. Does it appear that I am still preovulatory? I noticed a slight jump
>in temperature from yesterday at 97.4 to 97.7. I am hoping that I can
>still be fertile today and conceive. I am assuming that there is still
>hope this cycle! Please advise.
>
>2. I have also noticed that my CM near ovulation has always been EW but
>instead of being slightly tinged with blood, it is often light brown or
>bright to dark red tinged VERY stretchy CM instead --- when you look at
>it, it literally is colored CM and not clear/EW looking. This CM
>appears for about 4-5 days prior to ovulation. Is this type of CM
>potentially fertile? Is there anything abnormal about this type of CM
>that I should be concerned about?
>
>3. Finally, during this time my breasts feel tender and become a bit
>larger and I have a lower backache and crampiness in my pubic area. I
>am assuming that this is all normal for preovulation/ovulation time. I
>have started noticing this only in my last 3 cycles.
>
>THANK YOU for taking the time to read this and to respond. We are
>happily and actively trying for a baby and enjoy the info posted on this
>site. Thanks for all the great work that you do for the female
>community!
--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA
This information is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not replace the need for you to consult your own doctor.
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