Newly TTC using OPK and Progesterone

jayxid

Hi Ladies!

My husband and I are TTC. I recently had a laparoscopy to repair my ovary that was attached to my pelvic wall as well as remove some scar tissue. This is our first month TTC with the OPK and progesterone.

On sunday (4/1) I have to start my OPK. Then start my progesterone suppositories 48 hours after my surge. (as I'm sure those of you who have used it already know.)  I was just wondering if you have any tips for the OPK or Progesterone suppositories. I am still new to all of this a little overwhelmed and nervous.

 

Thanks in advance!!

 J

 

 

Shayliz

I would recommend charting your basal body temperatures. You shouldn't start progesterone until you know you have ovulated - and you can have a positive OPK and an LH surge without actually ovulating.

jayxid

Thanks for the info! I tried charting before but my temps were never anywhere close to each other. Idk if that has anything to do with my progesterone levels being low or not... As I said all of this is still so new to me! My doctors instructions were to start the progesterone 48 hours after my surge and to continue using them every night until I have a have a period or a positive preg test. If I have a positive pregnancy test, I have to continue using them for 3 months. If not, I start over again next month on the 11th day of my cycle. 

Shayliz

jayxid:

Thanks for the info! I tried charting before but my temps were never anywhere close to each other. Idk if that has anything to do with my progesterone levels being low or not... As I said all of this is still so new to me! My doctors instructions were to start the progesterone 48 hours after my surge and to continue using them every night until I have a have a period or a positive preg test. If I have a positive pregnancy test, I have to continue using them for 3 months. If not, I start over again next month on the 11th day of my cycle. 

If you were temping orally, try temping vaginally - it can help with consistency. Were you temping at the same time each morning, before waking up?

I'm not saying your doctor is wrong.. but it is possible to have a positive OPK and not ovulate. Progesterone can inhibit ovulation so if you had a positive OPK, didn't ovulate, but started taking progesterone - you may not ovulate that cycle because you started the progesterone before.  

jayxid

I was taking my temps orally at the same time every morning. I will try vaginally. Maybe I'll have more luck.

 

Oh... I'm so confused! I wonder why he told me to start the progesterone after 48 hours then? They never mentioned anything to me about checking my temps and you think that they would have if it will help determine whether or not I ovulated. That's a bit frustrating. :-/  

saintpaulJess

jayxid:

I was taking my temps orally at the same time every morning. I will try vaginally. Maybe I'll have more luck.

 

Oh... I'm so confused! I wonder why he told me to start the progesterone after 48 hours then? They never mentioned anything to me about checking my temps and you think that they would have if it will help determine whether or not I ovulated. That's a bit frustrating. :-/  

Your doctor wasn't "wrong."  Most of the time we do ovulate after a positive OPK.  But sometimes we don't.  Temping will just help you confirm that you've ovulated before you start taking the progesterone.  This ensures you don't waste a month of your TTC journey.

gsalyer06

I take progesterone suppositories and my doctor gave the same advice...start taking the pills 2 days after a positive OPK. However, what the pp said is correct, if your ovulation is delayed for any reason, the progesterone will have a negative effect. Try temping again and see if you have any luck. I usually start taking the pills 3-4 days after ovulation is confirmed so I can give my body a chance to produce progesterone on its own.

jayxid

Thanks!! Sounds like Temping it is!

jayxid

Now because I am already 8 days in my cycle, it will be too late to track my ovulation for this month, right?  

mypalbabs

jayxid:

Now because I am already 8 days in my cycle, it will be too late to track my ovulation for this month, right?  

No - still start temping.  Any data you gather is helpful in terms of looking at current cycles (and sometimes comparing them to future cycles).

jayxid

ok! Thank you so much ladies!! I truly appreciate it. Do you recommend using the chart that they have on here?

saintpaulJess

jayxid:

ok! Thank you so much ladies!! I truly appreciate it. Do you recommend using the chart that they have on here?

No, use fertilityfriend.  It's very easy and they have "how to" videos.

jayxid

Just signed up! Thank you.

velvetskyy

welcome and GL

jayxid

Thank you, you too!

katharine25

jayxid:

Thanks for the info! I tried charting before but my temps were never anywhere close to each other. Idk if that has anything to do with my progesterone levels being low or not... As I said all of this is still so new to me! My doctors instructions were to start the progesterone 48 hours after my surge and to continue using them every night until I have a have a period or a positive preg test. If I have a positive pregnancy test, I have to continue using them for 3 months. If not, I start over again next month on the 11th day of my cycle. 

Yes, Rocky Temps post ovation are indicative of low progesterone. Also try vaginal temping to make sure its not your temping style. You should see them more consistent once you start the supplements. good luck.

jayxid

Started temping today. Hopefully I get it right this time. Thanks for your help!

jayxid

Question ~ I just started temping 3 days ago. I have taken my temp at 7 every morning. Tomorrow I have to get up at 630. Will that 30 minutes matter?

ahbEsq

jayxid:

Question ~ I just started temping 3 days ago. I have taken my temp at 7 every morning. Tomorrow I have to get up at 630. Will that 30 minutes matter?

Usually Fertility Friend will give you a 30 minute window from your usual temping time.  However, if you can't temp within that 30 minute window, it will give you an open circle.  I *think* that the open circle means the temperature is considered, but not as strongly as closed circle temps.  I always have lots of open circles but am still able to see a temp shift to confirm ovulation.

jayxid

Ok, great! Thank you so much. I was worried that 30 minutes would mess everything up!

jayxid

Do any of you use the My Days app?  I log my info in there as well as Fertility Friend.  Right now My Days is telling me that my fertility should be high.  I know that's just assuming that is when according to my last period but I was wondering if any of you use it as a guide at all.