How do you know when you ovulate??

[Isadora]

I used to have a regular 28/29 day cycle, never went past day 29 without a period. During this time I could predict ovulation pretty easily. Over the past 3 months I have been anywhere between 29 - 36 days. I did have a loss so I am assuming this has upset the cycle a bit. However we are ttc again & I really have no clue when I can expect to ovulate. Do I base it on a 28/29 day cycle or 36?? Or throw that all to the wind and just dtd every day!!!???? Any tips appreciated!

[Trillian]

At any point during those longer cycles did you still notice if you got ewcm at all? If you don't get ovulation pain/cramping then that will be one of your best indicators that you are ovulating. You could also try temping for a bit too. For me, I always get ewcm for up to 4 days, but I know I only actually O when I have the cramping, so I could have ewcm for 3 days before I get the cramping and other times the ewcm is finished before I get a bit of cramping. If you DTD at the first sign of ewcm and then DTD every day or every second day then you will be in with a good chance of catching the egg. So work on the premise of a 28 day cycle and then the longer cycle to cover all your bases unless you get some really clear signs and know when you are Oing. Good luck hun

[Isadora]

Trill when I was regular I used to get all the ovulation signs, I always knew when I was ovulating. But lately my body has been doing weird things and I have no clue lol. But thats a good idea, we will work on the 28 day cycle then the later one to cover all bases. Hmm thats alot of sex lol.

[Rainbow_Mumma]

I have just bought myself a themometer that is specifically designed for ovulation I ordered online so havent got it yet but many women on here temp and it helps them a lot to pin point ovulation, that IMO would be your best bet. But if you just want to go with the flow with TTC then just take note of the CM and DTD around when you think you would be ovulating.
Hope that helped a little, good luck with your journey

[Lisa B]

Hi Madsmum,

I have a cycle which overall fits a normal cycle length but my natural ovulation is several days (ie: 5+) later than the text book case for my cycle. If you've been TTC for awhile with no luck, I think it's worth trying a method to pinpoint ovulation to just double check where your ovulation falls, or at least when your fertile window occurs. I've used POAS - OPKs (cheapies off the internet), thermometer which I bought from a chemist and looked for EWCM.

[DANNIIM]

EWCM and watery CM is always a sure indicator as temping will only indicate after O has happened. You could always just do full charting for a few cycles to check to see if your cycle brings itself back in line with what your used to!

GL

[Isadora]

Thanks all, I think I may have hit the jackpot today with ovulation, wish us luck!!

Anyone ever tried an ultrasound at a fertility clinic to predict ovulation?

[CharlieBrownGirl]

Thanks all, I think I may have hit the jackpot today with ovulation, wish us luck!!

Anyone ever tried an ultrasound at a fertility clinic to predict ovulation?

I would love an ultrasound to understand the workings of it all and to make sure everything is in working order. I think it would also help with my visualisations and to put my mind at ease, to acutually know that i am O'ing (family history has planted a negative seed of doubt). Additionally, it would help me understand my body in the sense of what exactly O pain feels like.

Hmmm, to answer your question no, I haven't had an ultrasound. Tho, one of the lovely ladies in the ttc thread had an ultrasound and saw the egg about to be released, she is utd now : )

[Lisa B]

I have a FS and have montly ultrasounds now, mainly because I'm on medication and they want to see how it is working for example is the medication helping me ovulate on time and how many eggs has the medication made me produce. I also take a montly injection which means I time the insem for 36hrs post injection. For me I find it a whole lot easier because I'm trying to coordinate my O with a donor so need to be as precise as I can. If I wasn't working with a donor and didn't need medication I probably wouldn't have the ultrasound, I'd just use a fertile window.

CGB - In terms of the "working order" you mentioned I found out I wasn't in optimal working order by Temping. From temping I found out my O was later than ideal and my luteal phase was short which resulted in me seeking treatment. My family history is very, very fertile so I got a big suprise to find out I have some problems. So family history isn't always predictive of your circumstances, but I understand your concerns.

[Artechim]

MM, you can get pee on a stick ovulation tests to make completely sure you are getting the right day. There is a good website where they are quite cheap, I can PM you if you want.

[Isadora]

Thanks Arte, if you could PM the link that would be great. Thats my other next step.