Question about temp spike and O

LG2793

Question for you knowledgeable ladies....
I've only been ovulating for 4 cycles since coming off BC April 2013. Of those 4 cycles, I've had a very small (if any) temp drop at O, followed by an LP of 8 days or less. According to temps and opks, I O'd yesterday and had a huge drop then huge spike this morning. Does a significant temp drop and spike tell anything about how strong/weak ovulation was? I'm thinking it probably doesn't, but hoping that maybe it does. You can see my siggy for my chart. TIA!

Cythe

I can't see your chart because I'm mobile right know, and I'm also not sure what a strong or weak ovulation is. Your body released an egg, what makes it strong or weak?

Anyway, many things can give you a temp spike: poor sleep, oversleeping your normal temping time, alcohol consumption. I wouldn't read anything into individual temps, all you're looking for is a shift.

LG2793

Cythe said:

I can't see your chart because I'm mobile right know, and I'm also not sure what a strong or weak ovulation is. Your body released an egg, what makes it strong or weak? Anyway, many things can give you a temp spike: poor sleep, oversleeping your normal temping time, alcohol consumption. I wouldn't read anything into individual temps, all you're looking for is a shift.

Here's the link: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/42c7b9
About the weak ovulation...I had read some things before that said it could be caused by low progesterone levels. Who knows. I guess I'm just wondering if having a big dip/spike means anything or not.

mandy522

I would not assume that you've ovulated yet given that one high temp. You need a sustained shift to confirm ovulation. The OPKs only indicate an LH surge and it's possible to have more than one.

If you have a luteal phase of 10 days of less for 3 months, bring it up with your doctor. One short LP is not necessarily a big deal, but consistently short LPs are worth discussing.

ETA: you have several temp spikes and dips over the course of your chart - are you temping orally or vaginally? Vaginal temps tend to be a bit less rocky.

daystardreams

I've never heard that it means anything but I have noticed on my own charts that sometimes I have a huge dip followed by a spike and other times I do not. I don't know if it means anything or not but I'm guessing if it did, we'd know about it already. Sorry I'm not more help!

LG2793

mandy522 said:

I would not assume that you've ovulated yet given that one high temp. You need a sustained shift to confirm ovulation. The OPKs only indicate an LH surge and it's possible to have more than one. If you have a luteal phase of 10 days of less for 3 months, bring it up with your doctor. One short LP is not necessarily a big deal, but consistently short LPs are worth discussing. ETA: you have several temp spikes and dips over the course of your chart - are you temping orally or vaginally? Vaginal temps tend to be a bit less rocky.

I temp orally. I keep saying I'll do vaginally the next cycle, but I never do. My temps have always been rocky like that... :-/