Ovulation Kits... - Clayton,IN

Updated on October 23, 2008
M.K. asks from Clayton, IN
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Hello Friends,
My husband and I are hoping to have another child in the near future. Our son will be 3 on Christmas Eve. We have not used protection since the 1st of August. With our son we got pregnant the first try. This last month we had a slight disappointment. We thought we were preg and then not sure what happen but had to take meds to make me start a period. My OB is now concerned if I ovulate every month like I should. I heard the ovulation kits are amazing at helping in getting pregnant. I bought one yesterday, have any of you had luck or no luck with using them? It has not been extremely long that we have officially been trying but if we can get pregnant by using this method I would be happy. My OB thought we may have to start on clomid in the near future if I have reoccurring issues. My husband and I don't want increase our chances of having multiples, as they already run on my side. Tell me what everyone's experiences are............

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J.J.

answers from Columbus on

So far, I don't have any fertility issues, but I do have experience with the ovulation predictors. Our 2nd was conceived from intercourse 12 hours after a positive ovulation test. You don't want to take them with first morning urine- later in the day is better in this case. The one I used said you should time intercourse for 24-48 hours after a positive. Some people recommend taking them more often than once a day. I guess it can be tricky to hit that positive time. I'd get a bunch from a dollar store and take them around the time you would expect to be ovulating, when you have egg white cervical fluid. This, of course, depends on you ovulating normally, so I hope that all gets back on track for you soon. Sorry, I couldn't help with the clomid part. Good luck!

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B.B.

answers from Indianapolis on

I never had any luck with the ovulation kits - it would show I was ovulating when I wasn't because there was a shift in hormones.

Not trying to get you scared, but the ovulation kits aren't designed to detect other possible factors. It could be that clomid will do the trick, but it didn't with me because there were other things going on that we didn't know about. Short story for us was that we went through two assisted-reproductive cycles (1 IVF and 1 IUI) and have two beautiful girls.

Good luck!!

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N.K.

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Check out www.early-pregnancy-tests.com My husband and I used the ovulation kits just because as soon as we made a decision to conceive, we wanted to be able get pregnant right away. They worked great!

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M.R.

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How old are you? If you're 35 or older, insist that your ob/gyn refer you to a reproductive endocrinologist. Under the age of 35 the rule of thumb is 12 months TTC without success, but over the age of 35 the time period shortens. You'll also probably find out why you're not ovulating (physical, hormonal, etc.) and be given steps to correct the issue.

The other issue is intercourse. When and how frequently are you having sex? Are you starting on about day 9 and having sex every other day? Are you having sex man on top, no thrusting during ejaculation? Are you remaining on your back with legs elevated on a pillow for 30 minutes after intercourse? You should be able to find a ton of information on TTC.

As far as multiples go, yes it is true that Clomid could stimulate several primary follicles which could result in multiples. However, a responsible endocrinologist does not promote the carrying of too many fetuses (sorry Jon and Kate plus 8) if it poses a risk to the mother or the fetuses. If you decide to follow through with fertility treatments, it is likely that you will have bloodwork every other day from about day 5-7 on as well as a transvaginal ultrasound. They are looking for growth of primary follicles and will be able to see exactly how many eggs are developing. Usually they let you look at the US screen and you can see the huge black dots and count for yourself. So, if there are multiples you can decide to inseminate (through natural or intrauterine) or not.

I did 3 years of fertility treatments and would be happy to answer other questions you may have. Secondary infertility affects many women in this country.

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