Hi everyone! I'm a lurker and still relatively new! I've enjoyed the support you all give one another and hope to be a part of it. A little on me: I'm 30 and finally went off BCP after 10 years. I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 20 by a NP that I'm convinced now had no experience with PCOS and that makes me wonder if I even have it! I see my OB/GYN on Friday and am hopeful we can get that answer! Until then I wanted to ask you all your opinion on the matter below:
first month after BCP I had a hormone surge. Horrible acne but a normal period at CD28! 2nd month an obvious dip in hormones but I'm fairly certain i O on CD14 or 15, based on CM and positioning, I did not temp or chart. I'm also fairly certain I had a chemical pregnancy. Horrible cramping on CD 24 and then AF on CD 35. This month I'm temping and using OPK. I changed my diet this month under the assumption I have PCOS. Whole foods, low GI, 90% gluten free and dairy free. I also started taking Maca Root in capsule form.
Here's the question(s). My temps have stayed low, without an obvious temp shift thus far. I started using Clear Blue Advanced and got 5 flashing smileys in a row. I forgot the next day, then took another yesterday with a solid smiley. Can OPK's be affected if you forget a day? Do I trust the OPK? I have yet to see a temp shift.
Also, has anyone experienced a) lengthened cycles after a chemical pregnancy? Or b) anovulation/delayed ovulation after starting Maca root?
Thank you everyone! I look forward to getting to know you all on our journey to BFP's!
first month after BCP I had a hormone surge. Horrible acne but a normal period at CD28! 2nd month an obvious dip in hormones but I'm fairly certain i O on CD14 or 15, based on CM and positioning, I did not temp or chart. I'm also fairly certain I had a chemical pregnancy. Horrible cramping on CD 24 and then AF on CD 35. This month I'm temping and using OPK. I changed my diet this month under the assumption I have PCOS. Whole foods, low GI, 90% gluten free and dairy free. I also started taking Maca Root in capsule form.
Here's the question(s). My temps have stayed low, without an obvious temp shift thus far. I started using Clear Blue Advanced and got 5 flashing smileys in a row. I forgot the next day, then took another yesterday with a solid smiley. Can OPK's be affected if you forget a day? Do I trust the OPK? I have yet to see a temp shift.
Also, has anyone experienced a) lengthened cycles after a chemical pregnancy? Or b) anovulation/delayed ovulation after starting Maca root?
Thank you everyone! I look forward to getting to know you all on our journey to BFP's!
