Fertility Basics, cycles irregular? Now what?

IRREGULAR CYCLES 

Its the most important time in the cycle, and if its all over the place, how do you know when to put sperm there? 

If your cycle is IRREGULAR, 

WHEN are you ovulating?

let me tell you:

BBT CHARTING is KEY

Cervical mucus can be unreliable 

Ovulation predictor kits are NOT WORTH THE MONEY, they measure LH leutinising hormone (LH).  You can release LH and NOT ACTUALLY OVULATE.  

If you are having consistantly long cycles book your bloods to be done and an ultrasound and lets see if its PCOS.  

Not ovulating can also be related to blood loss, extreme fatigue, over exercise, thyroid function.

bbt charting is a MUST, honestly its the only way.

Wouldn't it be annoying if you were just getting the timing wrong?

BBT charting is most commonly done in the morning after 4 hours rest in the same spot.  (usually bed)

The thermometer goes under your tongue.  

Record the data in fertility friend (free phone app) you may be able to temp, and imput the data when you are more awake depending on your thermometer. 

If you dont love that idea, how about a gadget called Temp Drop, it goes around your arm and takes the average temp all through the night.

Great for shift workers, parents of toddlers who dont sleep.

Lets start here.  If you have any questions, send them to me, or ring

Newport 

Dr Tia