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Ovulation Confirmation

rachelkellerrachelkeller member
edited October 2014 in Trouble TTC
I am just having one of those days where I question every little thing... I am currently on day 9 of my 2WW, and it occurred to me that nothing has been done for either of my injection cycles to confirm ovulation. Do your RE's test for progesterone or even do another U/S to be sure you ovulated? I am totally kicking myself for not temping. WTF am I thinking?? I hate leaving this up to chance, and if I get the BFN that I am totally expecting, I want to ensure that I am doing everything I can to get the timing exactly correct and give us the best chance possible.
Me: 26  DH: 31
Married 10/15/11
Started TTC 8/2012
8/12-8/13 - TTC Naturally

8/2013 - PCOS/anovulation diagnosis
8/2013 - Metformin + Clomid, no reaction (Not insulin resistant, but tried Metformin to see if it would make a difference.)
9 & 10/2013 - Femara, no reaction
12/2013 - Referred to RE
8-9/2014 - Follistim + Ovidril + TI= BFN
10/2014 - Follistim + Ovidril + TI=???  

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Re: Ovulation Confirmation

  • mshandlebarmshandlebar member
    Whoa, do I know what you are talking about. I had never had my progesterone checked before this past cycle. I insisted this time just for my peace of mind. It showed that I had ovulated, just like my doctor said I would. Since you are doing the trigger, I think you can be pretty confident that you ovulated (although I know that it is nice to have definitive proof!) For me, it is really hard to not be in control of a situation. I will keep my fingers crossed for you! Best of luck!

    Oh, also, about temping...the meds wreak serious havoc on temps. I continue to do so, but my readings are so wonkey that it is hard to pinpoint ovulation. It generally shows a real slow rise after the trigger shot, so it looks like I ovulate a few days after I should have. This leads to way more stress, but I am a glutton for punishment (and I love data) so I continue to do it. Long story short, don't really worry all that much that you weren't temping, it might just make you even more anxious. Trust the trigger :)
    ****SIGGY WARNING****

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    TTC since May 2013
    Me: 31, blocked tube
    DH: 35, azoospermia :(
    IUI #1 (50 mg Clomid, Ovidrel) on 9/7/2014: BFN
    IUI #2 (100 mg Clomid, Ovidrel) on 10/3/2014:     BFN
    IUI #3 (100 mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Estradiol) on 11/1/2014: BFN
    First RE appt. on 11/11/2014
    November 2014: Benched due to cyst :(
    IUI #4 (5 mg Letrozole, Follistim, Ovidrel, Crinone) on 12/26/2014: BFP!!!
    Beta 1 (1/9/2015): 292     Beta 2 (1/12/2015): 843


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  • AnonymousNurseAnonymousNurse member
    We never did anything to confirm ovulation, but from what I was told the trigger shot pretty much guarantees it.  I was also told that meds mess with temps, so I haven't been temping at all.  It has been difficult, but also somewhat freeing to stop temping and charting and to just trust my RE with all of this stuff.  



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  • kallygirliekallygirlie member
    My RE has never tested to confirm O. After my IUI, the next time I go back is for beta
    Siggie Warning, BFP/Loss mentioned



    Me 31         DH 35
    Married since 4/16/11
    NTNP since 2008
    Actively TTC # 1 since 4/16/2011
    Sept 2012- Change Gyn after 3 yrs with no Diagnosis
    Oct 2012- Dx PCOS
    April 2013- 50mg Clomid.....BFN
    May 2013- Referred to RE
    Sept 2013- Clomid 50mg (no response), 100mg (2 mature follies), Trigger, TI.....BFN
    Oct 2013- Clomid 100mg, 2 Mature follies, Trigger, TI....BFN
    Nov 2013- Break to discuss IUI and other options
    Dec 2013- Clomid 100mg, Brevelle 75iu (CD 9,11,13-15) 112iu (CD 16-21) 150iu (CD 22-24)
    2 Follies vanished, Cycle scratched
    Jan 2014- Provera, awaiting AF
    Feb-Mar 2014- Gonal F 150iu (CD 3-9) 187.5iu (CD 10-12) 225iu (CD 13-22), 3 Follies, Trigger, IUI....BFN
    April 2014-Gonal F 225iu (CD 3-17), 1 Follie Trigger, IUI....BFP!!  Ectopic :*(
    Break after Ectopic May-Aug 2013
    Sept 2014- Fermera (CD 3-7), Pregnitude, 1 Follie, Trigger, IUI...BFN
    Oct 2014-     Fermera (CD 3-7), Pregnitude, 2 Follies, Trigger, IUI...BFP!!!
                 Beta #1: 144   Beta #2: 365    Beta #3: 1278     Miscarriage @ 6wks

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  • rachelkellerrachelkeller member
    Thanks girls! Here's to hoping that my body responds to the trigger like it is supposed to!
    Me: 26  DH: 31
    Married 10/15/11
    Started TTC 8/2012
    8/12-8/13 - TTC Naturally

    8/2013 - PCOS/anovulation diagnosis
    8/2013 - Metformin + Clomid, no reaction (Not insulin resistant, but tried Metformin to see if it would make a difference.)
    9 & 10/2013 - Femara, no reaction
    12/2013 - Referred to RE
    8-9/2014 - Follistim + Ovidril + TI= BFN
    10/2014 - Follistim + Ovidril + TI=???  

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  • Ann612Ann612 member
    hmm - I've only been with my RE for 2 full cycles, but they always test after O to see if I did or not.  They do an ultrasound and a blood test.  
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  • kristyn831kristyn831 member
    The trigger will make you ovulate.  They can never say 100% because of human error, but it's pretty much 100%. I also didn't temp much during medicated cycles since the meds mess up your temps.  You only have a few more days to test, so hang in there!


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    Me: 33, DH: 35
    Married 10/13, TTC since 7/13
    Dx: MFI
    IUI #1 7/14: BFN
    IUI #2 8/14: BFN
    IVF #1 11/14: 20R17M15F
    Transferred 1 three day embryo! 7 frosties!
    BFP!  EDD 7/27/15



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