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tombomb84

Hi Everyone!  I just wanted to introduce myself since my husband and I have just decided that we are ready to TTC for the first time.  I have been busy researching and try to learn as much as I can about the process by joining FertiltyFriend.com and reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility and some of the articles and posts on this site.

The biggest issue that I am having is that when I am not on BC I do not get my period.  I went to a fertility doc last year to get to the bottom of the problem and they said that everything was normal and I was ovulating, just not shedding my lining.  With this in mind, I am finding it very difficult to figure out charting without knowing what day to start on or when to take a pregnancy test.  I just started so hopefully I will figure it all out!

Anyone else have this same problem?  Anyway, I am looking forward to getting to know you all and being part of the community.
 

ukcats27

Welcome to the board!  My recommendation is to find a new doctor because you cannot be ovulating without a period.  Good luck!

megemoney

Welcome.  I do agree with PP that you should get a second opinion.  From what I understand, you can have a period without ovulating (break through bleeding.)  But not, ovulate and then not have a period.  Know what I mean? 

Lots of luck to you!

Oem617

Hello and welcome! I agree with PP, maybe see another doc. GL!

BN+JL2010

ukcats27:

Welcome to the board!  My recommendation is to find a new doctor because you cannot be ovulating without a period.  Good luck!

Actually I found this at AmericanPregnancy.org

 Can I ovulate without having a period?

Since a woman releases an egg 12-16 days before her expected period, it is possible for women to get pregnant without having periods. Women who are not menstruating due to a certain condition (i.e.?low body weight, breastfeeding, perimenopause) risk the chance of ovulating at any point. For those who want to conceive, the lack of periods could make it more difficult to know the timing of ovulation if you are not charting temperature and cervical fluid changes. But if you are not having periods and wanting to prevent pregnancy, a form of contraception should be used since there is no way to know when ovulation will occur.

AnoraStar

Welcome and good luck!

I agree that you should get a second opinion. I'm sure there is something a doctor can do to help you out.

MsNessa

Welcome!  I don't know anything about O'ing with no AF, but I wish you luck!

zaramarie81

very new lurker here - I agree with pp's to get a second opinion. Something could be wrong with your endometrial lining or the hormones associated with healthy building and shedding of your lining (estrogen/progesterone). If that's the case - even if you are ovulating (like others, I've never heard of o'ing without a period) - you could have difficulty sustaining a pregnancy.

Also, unless you've had a series of ultrasounds confirming that you are indeed ovulating, I am wondering how your doctor knows you are ovulating?

tombomb84

Thank you everyone for your input.  I had 2 blood tests to check my hormone levels as well as 2 ultra sounds when I saw the fertility doctor so she was fairly thorough.  From the research I have done online I have found conflicting information so I will just have to wait and see how it goes!

michaela080

Welcome and good luck. If you really are ovulating with no period, lucky you! If that really is possible I would think your temps would give you an idea of your cycle length and when you are ovulating.