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Waiting to try:OPK,when to test....?

2005-03-28

Name: selvi Hi,

I'm taking 400 mcg folic acid as i'm TTC.For the first time i'm going to use OPK,so want to no when shall i start testing as my periods were irregular last 2 mnths.Last mnth it was 45 days n before tht it was 36 days cycle.Normally i used to have 32-33 days cycle periods.I was quite regular.
Last time my date 18th March.

Somebody suggest me the date to start testing.
Thanx

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2005-03-28

Name: SK
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Well try this

Even i had the same issue as yours..except that my periods have always been irregular...even my last period before i got pregnant was 45 days..i had done lot of travelling during that month...
I did use the OPK kit...i had started from day 18-19...and i had deteched the surge on my 4th test ...
what i would suggest is...keep a watch on your cervical muscus...if you start fealing the change...start using the kit... go with your instinct...and do have a intercourse atleast alternate days during this period...(18th day to 28th/30th day after your periods)....if you do detech a surge have intercourse every 24 hours for 2-3 days...
i did the same...i was having intercourse every other day from day 15 and when i deteched the surge for 2-3 days every 24 hours...I am now 10 weeks...and i got pregnant on the very first month i tried...apart from the fact that i had irregular periods forever...
what i want to say is...do not take tension..be cool...and think positive ...go with your instinct....since you had regular periods before..it might be some hormomal or something for not having regular periods now...but it is not any problem....

all the best...

SK
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2005-03-28

Name: archie
Subject:

cycles

dear Selvi,
Cycles extending beyond 40 days have to be addressed by Gynecologist for possible reason.
I would not recommend use of OPK in this cycle. Mainly because you mentioned your cycles used to be of 32-33 days and last two cycles have been even erratic, 36 and 45 days. Regardless of brand you will buy it will have about 7 tests, means only 7 days you could take test with. If you fail to detect your surge within the time you may be obliged to buy another kit till you find surge.

I believe in such case BBT method combined with cervical mucus testing is good idea.

If you want you can try to test from CD12 or CD13 (suggestion on OPK use).

Lets see what you get.

Good luck
Archie

2005-03-28

Name: selvi
Subject:

thanx Archie

Hi Archie,
Thanx.I would like to go for OPK this month,however i've an app with my doctor on 15th of next month.
Everythg is k as she checked me on 16th of this month.

Let's hope for the best.
anyway thanx again.

Selvi

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