Re: ovulation
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 15 Jul 2001 23:08:22 -0500 (CDT)
As a rule, withdrawl is never safe. Surprises do occur.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 14 Jul 2001, robbi wrote:
>
>dear doctors,
>
>ever since i got off the pill in feb. i have had a white discharge that
>never changes even during the time of ovulation. i had this discharge
>since i first began my cycles, i am now 28, but when i was on the pill
>it stopped. i did opk just to see if i was ovulating and lh got darker
>each day. does this mean that i am safe to use withdrawal due to my
>discharge being white and unchanging even during ouvulation? it is also
>usually slightly thick. i have read that cm needs to be thin in order
>for sperm to be able to travel. so i was wondering if it is safe to use
>the withdrawal method and not far getting preg. i can not take ocp due
>to recent dx of lupus.
>
>thank you sooo much for your time and info i really appreciate the
>doctors on this forum, robbi
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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