Damage to cervical crypts?

Izzyk567

Hi ladies, So I am in my first cycle off the pill and charting, which has been a bit of a disaster (dumb things like waking up a couple hours before I need to temp, my thermometer breaking, etc). I honestly have no idea whether I have O'd yet or not since I haven't seen EWCM. I had read in TCOYF that being on the pill damages your cervical crypts, but it wasn't clear about how serious that is and how long they can take to repair. I got a little nervous since I have been on the pill for 10-11 years and checked with Dr Google and the sites I found make it seem like it can take years for them to repair. So I guess my question is, can you conceive without EWCM? I'm not worried right now since it is our first month TTC but if there is a problem I would like to nip it in the bud. I also came across a supplement called FertileCM that had good reviews....worth it or is it a gimmick? And lastly, could anyone clarify for me whether PreSeed actually helps the sperm swim through the cervix or whether it is just a "neutral" that won't damage the sperm? I really appreciate all the great advice and info I have received here already! I haven't posted many responses yet since I am still getting up to speed on everything thing but I hope to be able to contribute soon

triagain2

Don't have a good answer for you except that I got pregnant one the pill after 8 years. And lots of other people do too! So yes its possible.

kelnyc

Izzyk567:

Hi ladies, So I am in my first cycle off the pill and charting, which has been a bit of a disaster (dumb things like waking up a couple hours before I need to temp, my thermometer breaking, etc). How  did you break your BBT in the first month??

I honestly have no idea whether I have O'd yet or not since I haven't seen EWCM. I had read in TCOYF that being on the pill damages your cervical crypts, but it wasn't clear about how serious that is and how long they can take to repair. I got a little nervous since I have been on the pill for 10-11 years and checked with Dr Google and the sites I found make it seem like it can take years for them to repair. I've never even heard of a cervical crypt or any damage that could be caused, and I've been at this a good while and rarely see EWCM. I must have skipped over that somehow in TCOYF.

 So I guess my question is, can you conceive without EWCM? Yes. Watery CM is also fertile. I'm not worried right now since it is our first month TTC but if there is a problem I would like to nip it in the bud. I also came across a supplement called FertileCM that had good reviews....worth it or is it a gimmick? Gimmick, but it is really just a vitamin combo, so it won't hurt. Try to drink more water and/or decaf green tea.

And lastly, could anyone clarify for me whether PreSeed actually helps the sperm swim through the cervix or whether it is just a "neutral" that won't damage the sperm? Nothing replaces fertile cervical fluid, nor does it help the sperm travel. If they are not moving well enough on their own or in your fertile CM, PreSeed will not help. It is just a sperm-friendly lubricant if you need it to have sex comfortably.

I really appreciate all the great advice and info I have received here already! I haven't posted many responses yet since I am still getting up to speed on everything thing but I hope to be able to contribute soon

jess9802

I was on the Pill for just three years, but since going off it in May have only had one day of what I consider EWCM. It's a lot less than what I saw prior to going on the Pill. Whether it's due to the Pill's effects on the cervical crypts (and yes, I'd heard the same thing you had about that negative little side effect) or my age (now in my early 30s), I don't know. I do have watery CM, though.

I searched the Fertility Friend charts. Thirty-three percent of the charts with no EWCM are pregnancy charts.

shellb1978

Not everyone gets EWCM.  I have never gotten EWCM, just watery cm.

Izzyk567

Thanks everyone! I am really not sure how I broke it haha. I started getting temps like 95.9 and 96.1 out of nowhere, so I bought a new one, used both at the same time and the new one had a normal temp. I think I got a lemon.