Every few cycles I'll have a pain on the outside of my vagaina (vulva?) it's painful and usually can only be cured with time and can be managed with Motrin. Usually it's the first few days of the cycle when it happens. But this time it's on day 5-6. It is painful.
I have googled, but I need anecdotes of those that have answers.
Diagnose me.
I have no answers but this happens to me as well. Advil helps.
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Post by gabride2010 on Feb 21, 2016 14:40:03 GMT -5
danib I have these too. Mine are very small, and I have had them for years. I always forget to ask about them when I go for my annual visit, but no one has ever mentioned them.
I wouldn't make a separate appt for it. I would just mention it at your next visit.
Saw RE 1/11/17 HSG x 2 - 2nd revealed both tubes open and arcuate uterus Cycle #1-2 Femara 5mg + TI = Cancelled - poor response Cycle #3 - Femara 7.5mg and Dex 0.5mg - another poor response - waiting to see when I O
For those of you who have experience with trigger shots, have you ever O'd on the same day as trigger?
I still temp while on medicated cycles (I realize that they aren't as reliable when on meds) and today I have dotted crosshairs on the same day I received my trigger (at 11:00 am). I know this will sort itself out eventually, but I would like to have a better idea of when to ask for the 7PDO progesterone check.
At trigger I had three follicles, 22mm, 20mm and 16mm. I've never ovulated without meds, and after my first two Clomid cycles I started using a trigger to force ovulation. This is my first cycle on Femara and my response was faster and better than my Clomid cycles, so it is possible I was ready to ovulate on my own when I received the trigger. I didn't use OPK so I don't know for sure and there was no blood draw at my last appointment.
Every few cycles I'll have a pain on the outside of my vagaina (vulva?) it's painful and usually can only be cured with time and can be managed with Motrin. Usually it's the first few days of the cycle when it happens. But this time it's on day 5-6. It is painful.
I have googled, but I need anecdotes of those that have answers.
Diagnose me.
Sounds like tenderness caused by AF. Just my guess anyways. Bodies are weird.
The past couple cycles I have had a significant increase in CM to the point it is causing irritation and I need to wear liners. Has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment with a new gyn and I don't know if this is a common thing or if I am going to get a head tilt.
Every few cycles I'll have a pain on the outside of my vagaina (vulva?) it's painful and usually can only be cured with time and can be managed with Motrin. Usually it's the first few days of the cycle when it happens. But this time it's on day 5-6. It is painful.
I have googled, but I need anecdotes of those that have answers.
Diagnose me.
I have no answers but this happens to me as well. Advil helps.
I've experienced this as well. I just assumed it was period related.
The past couple cycles I have had a significant increase in CM to the point it is causing irritation and I need to wear liners. Has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment with a new gyn and I don't know if this is a common thing or if I am going to get a head tilt.
I get a lot of watery CM throughout my cycle, even after ovulation. I don't check internal CM so I usually only know about the watery CM because it leaks out. Sometimes it is enough that I think I've peed a little.
I've had this since I went of BCP so it is "normal" for me. I've never asked m doctor about it but I agree it is annoying.
The past couple cycles I have had a significant increase in CM to the point it is causing irritation and I need to wear liners. Has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment with a new gyn and I don't know if this is a common thing or if I am going to get a head tilt.
I get a lot of watery CM throughout my cycle, even after ovulation. I don't check internal CM so I usually only know about the watery CM because it leaks out. Sometimes it is enough that I think I've peed a little.
I've had this since I went of BCP so it is "normal" for me. I've never asked m doctor about it but I agree it is annoying.
I've always been someone who gets an obnoxious amount of CM my entire cycle. It's annoying but it's normal.
The past couple cycles I have had a significant increase in CM to the point it is causing irritation and I need to wear liners. Has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment with a new gyn and I don't know if this is a common thing or if I am going to get a head tilt.
The past couple cycles I have had a significant increase in CM to the point it is causing irritation and I need to wear liners. Has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment with a new gyn and I don't know if this is a common thing or if I am going to get a head tilt.
I've always had a ton of CM (watery/EW) the day or two before O. It's so much that I have to wear liners and it feels very wet. It's normal for me, and it usually goes away a day or two after O.
For those of you who have experience with trigger shots, have you ever O'd on the same day as trigger?
I still temp while on medicated cycles (I realize that they aren't as reliable when on meds) and today I have dotted crosshairs on the same day I received my trigger (at 11:00 am). I know this will sort itself out eventually, but I would like to have a better idea of when to ask for the 7PDO progesterone check.
At trigger I had three follicles, 22mm, 20mm and 16mm. I've never ovulated without meds, and after my first two Clomid cycles I started using a trigger to force ovulation. This is my first cycle on Femara and my response was faster and better than my Clomid cycles, so it is possible I was ready to ovulate on my own when I received the trigger. I didn't use OPK so I don't know for sure and there was no blood draw at my last appointment.
My RE has said an increase in estradiol from more than one mature egg can cause a temp rise too. That would be my guess-3 eggs would raise that level quickly and may cause the temp to rise faster/before O.
Last month when checking my CP I started feeling little bumps on my cervix. Google tells me it is Nabothian Cysts which are harmless and don't require treatment. I don't have any upcoming appointments with my doctor, and generally don't make appiintments if I don't really need one... Is anyone familiar with this? Would you make an appointment anyway?
I noticed them when I started checking CP/CM and mentioned them to my OB/GYN at my annual. She said everything looked great on my cervix and looked normal. She didn't tell me exactly what they were but from Google I found they were probably Nabothian cysts like you found. I think it's worth a mention at your next appt but definitely not too concerning.
The past couple cycles I have had a significant increase in CM to the point it is causing irritation and I need to wear liners. Has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment with a new gyn and I don't know if this is a common thing or if I am going to get a head tilt.
When I was younger I swore something was wrong with me bc I had so much CM. Seeing as I'm not the only one it's likely normal. Sorry!
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Nabothian cysts are considered a variant of normal. They are extremely common.
*warning: graphic*
I've seen several when dealing with cervical or uterine specimens in the gross room. I'm pretty sure that I dissected a uterus last year that had one that was over a centimeter in diameter.
Also, they are filled with this tan, somewhat opaque gelatinous material. So if you feel bumps on your cervix and see a similar material on your fingers after checking CM, it may be from the cyst.
Met in May 2011 Engaged November 2011 Married November 2013 Started TTC November 2015 Began Infertility Workup November 2016 BFP! Lucky #13 Cycle TTC Due Date: 9/5/2017
The past couple cycles I have had a significant increase in CM to the point it is causing irritation and I need to wear liners. Has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment with a new gyn and I don't know if this is a common thing or if I am going to get a head tilt.
I've always had a ton of CM (watery/EW) the day or two before O. It's so much that I have to wear liners and it feels very wet. It's normal for me, and it usually goes away a day or two after O.
It's never been this bad before. The liners are helping some but I feel like i'm headed towards a yeast infection with the amount of irritation it is causing.
Nabothian cysts are considered a variant of normal. They are extremely common.
*warning: graphic*
I've seen several when dealing with cervical or uterine specimens in the gross room. I'm pretty sure that I dissected a uterus last year that had one that was over a centimeter in diameter.
Also, they are filled with this tan, somewhat opaque gelatinous material. So if you feel bumps on your cervix and see a similar material on your fingers after checking CM, it may be from the cyst.
Met in May 2011 Engaged November 2011 Married November 2013 Started TTC November 2015 Began Infertility Workup November 2016 BFP! Lucky #13 Cycle TTC Due Date: 9/5/2017
For those of you who have experience with trigger shots, have you ever O'd on the same day as trigger?
I still temp while on medicated cycles (I realize that they aren't as reliable when on meds) and today I have dotted crosshairs on the same day I received my trigger (at 11:00 am). I know this will sort itself out eventually, but I would like to have a better idea of when to ask for the 7PDO progesterone check.
At trigger I had three follicles, 22mm, 20mm and 16mm. I've never ovulated without meds, and after my first two Clomid cycles I started using a trigger to force ovulation. This is my first cycle on Femara and my response was faster and better than my Clomid cycles, so it is possible I was ready to ovulate on my own when I received the trigger. I didn't use OPK so I don't know for sure and there was no blood draw at my last appointment.
Without a pre-trigger blood draw to go from, it's hard to tell. Honestly, I would not go by your chart, and rely on the trigger timing.
Post by notagoddess on Feb 21, 2016 17:33:51 GMT -5
My husband is away on a business trip from CD 10 to CD 14. I usually ovulate between CDs 14 and 16.
Is there anything I can do to delay ovulation? For example, take BCPs for a few days? I want to get a sense of my options before calling the doctor. It's probably not worth it, but I was curious. Do people do this?
My husband is away on a business trip from CD 10 to CD 14. I usually ovulate between CDs 14 and 16.
Is there anything I can do to delay ovulation? For example, take BCPs for a few days? I want to get a sense of my options before calling the doctor. It's probably not worth it, but I was curious. Do people do this?
Personally I would not recommend trying to delay O. Especially not taking BCPs since that could mess up your hormone levels and really confuse your body. As much as it sucks to miss a FW once in a while, it happens and you can just try again next cycle. Have sex right before YH leaves and as soon as he gets home, and you might hit a day or two in your FW anyway.
For myself, I have found that extreme stress can delay my O for a few days (like I'll end up with over a week of fertile CM and O a few days later than "normal"). So maybe you can try to really stress yourself out... (kidding of course)
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
The box of CVS brand OPKs says 3-4 months, which is just ridiculous.
I would stick to the 1 year guideline, the big exception being if you notice irregularities with your cycles that could indicate an issue like anovulation, PCOS, or luteal phase defect.
My husband is away on a business trip from CD 10 to CD 14. I usually ovulate between CDs 14 and 16.
Is there anything I can do to delay ovulation? For example, take BCPs for a few days? I want to get a sense of my options before calling the doctor. It's probably not worth it, but I was curious. Do people do this?
Personally I would not recommend trying to delay O. Especially not taking BCPs since that could mess up your hormone levels and really confuse your body. As much as it sucks to miss a FW once in a while, it happens and you can just try again next cycle. Have sex right before YH leaves and as soon as he gets home, and you might hit a day or two in your FW anyway.
For myself, I have found that extreme stress can delay my O for a few days (like I'll end up with over a week of fertile CM and O a few days later than "normal"). So maybe you can try to really stress yourself out... (kidding of course)
Yeah, that's a good point it could deregulate things. It's not worth it.
My stress has been at 10 out of 10 the past few days so who knows, that may "work."
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
Silly question coming up. During my FW, I'm always worried about working out after sex. Let's say we have sex at 6 pm and I work out at 7. I know logically that any sperm goes where it's supposed to within seconds, but irrationally I worry that somehow running or other strenuous workouts will mess something up. This is silly, right?
Silly question coming up. During my FW, I'm always worried about working out after sex. Let's say we have sex at 6 pm and I work out at 7. I know logically that any sperm goes where it's supposed to within seconds, but irrationally I worry that somehow running or other strenuous workouts will mess something up. This is silly, right?
Yes, it's silly. Why are you working out after sex? That counts as a workout already.
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
I think the one year guideline has a lot to do with insurance also; if you have IF coverage they may not cover testing/treatment until that year mark.
Silly question coming up. During my FW, I'm always worried about working out after sex. Let's say we have sex at 6 pm and I work out at 7. I know logically that any sperm goes where it's supposed to within seconds, but irrationally I worry that somehow running or other strenuous workouts will mess something up. This is silly, right?
Yes, it's silly. Why are you working out after sex? That counts as a workout already.
Silly question coming up. During my FW, I'm always worried about working out after sex. Let's say we have sex at 6 pm and I work out at 7. I know logically that any sperm goes where it's supposed to within seconds, but irrationally I worry that somehow running or other strenuous workouts will mess something up. This is silly, right?
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
I think the one year guideline has a lot to do with insurance also; if you have IF coverage they may not cover testing/treatment until that year mark.
Nope. It's a medical guideline. Insurance companies have just latched on to it.
Silly question coming up. During my FW, I'm always worried about working out after sex. Let's say we have sex at 6 pm and I work out at 7. I know logically that any sperm goes where it's supposed to within seconds, but irrationally I worry that somehow running or other strenuous workouts will mess something up. This is silly, right?
Lol yes. Silly, silly. Those suckers are quick.
It's one of those things I knew didn't make any rational sense, but I needed to hear someone else say it too!
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