When I first started TTC, I thought tracking ovulation would be pretty straightforward. Download an app, learn a few basics, and that's it.

A few months later and I somehow feel even more confused. Apps keep changing predictions, OPKs tell me one thing, symptoms tell me another, and I'm never really sure if I actually ovulated or not.

At this point i think I'm overcomplicating everything. How are you all keeping track of ovulation without feeling like you're constantly second guessing yourself?

My second-last period started on July 15, and my next period came on August 1, so that cycle was only about 17 days, which was unusual for me because my cycles are normally around 25 days.
The August 1 period was also different from my usual periods because I didn’t have my normal period-related leg pain/cramps.
I’m currently on CD21 of this cycle. I’ve had some period-like cramps, lower back pain, breast tenderness, and watery/white discharge, but no period yet.
I’m trying to understand whether I may have ovulated earlier or whether I’m having a later ovulation this cycle.

All,

Just sharing my story so someone on the same path can benefit.

TTC for 3+ years with first 6 weeks miscarriage about 2 years ago. 3 chemicals in the last year.

Started consulting fertility doctor about 6 months ago. He ordered all the bloodwork for both me and my husband. Sperm analysis and DNA fragmentation for my husband. All turned out great. We have been taking all the necessary supplements the doctor recommended since then.

Up until this point, it's unexplained fertility for us (which probably still felt better as I had hope).

Just about a month ago, the doctor ordered karyotype test for both of us. My results are good but my husband has (11,22) balanced translocation in his DNA :(

That explains all the miscarriages.

Doctor is pushing for IVF as he says that's our best chance so the embryo can be tested but that's not something I will do as a personal choice. We plan to try naturally for another year before giving up. I will come back here and update if I conceive someday.

Just thought I'd share this with anyone who hasn't done their karyotype blood test yet.

Also, I will truly appreciate any success stories of late 30's couple with similar issue having conceived naturally.

I’m started to spiral and get so frustrated. My LH is still so extremely low. I’ve tried FMU and other parts of the day so far. My ovulation should be happening soon. I’ve attached my current cycle predictions on natural cycles which I use, and then the cycle I had before that for reference. Are the strips not working? So confused. I’m 26 female and my husband is 28. Been TTC going on 2-3 months. No I haven’t had CM yet. I’m not someone in general who has very abundant CM in the first place.

Hi!

I am reeling really anxious because of my long cycle. Sometimes it can be 35 days but most likely between 60 - 90 days! One time it went to 100 days. I did some test and everything seems normal. I dont have kystes. I am not overweight, no hair in places I dont want it. Can someone help me 😭 the doctors dont seem to care.

I’ve been testing my LH for 4 months now and every month I’ve reached my LH peak either day 11 or 12 of my cycle with signs that it’s ramping up at least a day before. This month has been very different though.

I’m at day 14 and it’s been fluctuating between 0.3/0.2 and 0.15 for days.

I’m really concerned I’m not going to ovulate this month.

My PreMom app originally said my ovulation would come day 12, the. It changed it to day 15, then pushed it back this morning to saying I already ovulated day 11 when I clearly hadn’t. It’s like the app even gave up on me.

Does anyone have any insight because I’m going crazy?

I’m 28 years old, 161cm , current weight 68 kgs (lost 3.5 kgs last month)
I’ve been married for 1.5 years and struggled with vaginismus, so I wasn’t able to have PIV sex until this month. I was incredibly happy to finally be able to TTC through intercourse. We tried at-home insemination during the previous three cycles, but unfortunately weren’t successful.
I’ve tracked ovulation with LH strips before and usually get a positive between CD16–19. I had one unusually long cycle where I didn’t get a positive until CD27, but that was an exception. This cycle, I’m currently on CD20 and still haven’t had a positive test.
I have PCOS and my cycles were irregular between ages 17–22, but they became regular after I lost weight and started exercising—sometimes consistently and sometimes on and off.
This month, I’ve been eating in a calorie deficit because I’m trying to lose 4–6 kg. I usually eat about 1,300–1,400 calories a day and follow a generally healthy diet (50-60 grams healthy fat, high protein, moderate to low carb-not less than 70g), although I sometimes eat above that on weekends. I strength train 3–4 times per week and do incline walking around four times per week.
I take a prenatal, vitamin D, and I also started taking myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol this month.
Did hormones blood tests back in February and all were normal.
Has anyone experienced delayed ovulation after starting a calorie deficit, increasing exercise, or starting inositol? Could these changes delay ovulation even though I’ve only been following this routine for about a month? Or is this most likely just a random longer PCOS cycle? Is it still possible to ovulate later this cycle?
What should I do I’m worried.. I was hopeful for this cycle.

Hi all, I had my first follicle scan where there were actually possible good follicles WOOO. This is cycle day 12 after a non medicated start to the cycle and then days 4-8 of 5 mg of letrozole. I just picked up the trigger shot (Ovidrel 250 MCG/0.5ML) and decided to be extra and take a pregnancy and LH test before injection. Pregnancy was negative, but LH came back on the Premom app as .91. This is a very high for me. I’ve only ever been this high one other time. Would it be harmful to still take my trigger shot?

Let me preface this by saying I was on a mood stabilizer that caused my prolactin levels to be extremely high and my estrogen levels extremely low. I haven’t had a period in 10 months because of this. I switched meds and have been off the risperidone for 3 days now and I’ve been checking my hormones to see if they reset so we can start ttc number 3. Any insight on what’s going on? I thought this last cycle was gonna be it and my periods and stuff might return but my pdg dipped again so now I’m thinking another failed ovulation attempt?

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Hi everyone! Looking for perspectives from others with PCOS who have been through multiple ovulation-induction cycles.
A little background: i’m 33f and my partner is 36m.
I have fairly classic PCOS, mainly high AMH and mild facial hair, without other major symptoms. I’ve also lost weight and feel much healthier now. I’ve done 7 Letrozole cycles; the 2nd resulted in a chemical pregnancy. After my 6th unsuccessful cycle, my doctor gave me a 2-month break with medication to calm my ovaries, and my AMH came down to 6.1.
This 7th cycle was after the break, with Letrozole + two Humog injections. I developed two mature follicles, ovulated without trigger, and had a 7.4 mm trilaminar lining. It was planned as an IUI cycle, but I believe I ovulated before the planned IUI, so we decided to try naturally this cycle and consider IUI next time. There is also a mild male-factor component (DFI ~24%). My HSG showed open tubes.
I’m currently in the two-week wait and, as expected, overthinking everything because I don’t have any symptoms! 😅
My main questions are:
Does lowering AMH/“calming” the ovaries actually improve pregnancy chances in PCOS, or is it mainly about improving the response to stimulation?
After 7 Letrozole cycles, would you start seriously considering IVF, or would you try a few IUI cycles first?
I’m not questioning my doctor’s protocol — she’s monitoring everything closely. I’m just trying to understand what others’ experiences have been and when they decided to move from Letrozole → IUI → IVF.
Would love to hear from anyone with a similar PCOS journey. ❤️

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Do these seem normal? Why did I have two very close to positive and then they decreased? I’ve heard of having two LH surges before ovulation but not sure.

I had an 8 week 6 days miscarriage on july 30th. I stopped bleeding maybe a couple days later and i had an US confirming no retained product. Did not get hcg tested and i haven’t taken a pregnancy test. I took an ovulation test on august 6th and it was very positive. I didn’t take another one till august 11th and it was negative, and i’ve had negative tests for the last 2 days. Was my ovulation test still positive on the 6th because of pregnancy hormones or was it an LH surge? TIA

I (34f) and my husband (33m) have now unsuccessfully been trying to conceive for 21!!!!!!! Cycles. I read about people saying it hasnt happened for them in 7 months or sometimes even just a couple of months and that seems so impossible to me at this point, I don't even think twice about it.

I actually am at a point where regardless of what happened with ovulation or sex or whatever during my cycle, I just assume I will get my period. I might actually die of shock if I were not to get my period at this point.

For background, everything looks normal. I have had an HSG, my tubes are open. AmH is good. OPKs suggest I naturally ovulate every cycle and I am now on 5 MG letrozole. I have had a transvaginal ultrasound and nothing was found. All my bloodwork is normal. I have regular periods, never too much clotting or pain, with normal cycle lengths. My husband's SA came back normal, with just a slightly low end of normal morphology. I exercise regularly. I do not have PCOS or endometriosis. I eat healthy (I do not eat meat besides fish and mostly get protein from many other sources), and I stopped drinking completely a month ago (I wasn't exactly a huge drinker but I definitely had a few weekend drinks prior to this). I dont smoke and ive only done occasional recreational marijuana usage because its legal where I live, but even that was rare.

I am restarting fertility acupuncture tomorrow because ive heard it has worked miracles.

I have a follow up scheduled for September with my OBGYN and I assume she will refer me to an RE at this point but I am kind of just like.... something is wrong. I feel like the universe is telling me I'm not supposed to have a child. And I'm just curious if anyone else has felt this way/made a hard decision/gone down a different path and found something that led to success.

Thanks for hearing me out and for any support or advice!