Your doctor may have suggested that you have a progesterone test to confirm ovulation or to assess your progesterone levels in the luteal phase.
The main test to determine whether a woman is ovulating is by a blood test, which assesses the level of the hormone Progesterone. Progesterone increases in the blood stream following ovulation and reaches it’s peak at 7 days before the next menstrual period. This test is termed a 21-day Progesterone test and is performed on day 21 of a 28 day cycle.
My wife and I wanted a baby and so we started looking for a donor in 2011. As we are a same-sex couple, obviously our only choice is to use donor sperm in order to conceive. It’s hard work to find the right donor and with AI (artificial insemination) but we are proof that miracles can happen!
Obviously, timing it all is really critical with a donor as you have to know exactly when you are ovulating and you only get one chance each month and you don't want to waste it! We found OvuSense and bought it thinking it would help us to get pregnant (and it did!). Just 3 cycles and it happened for us!
Hello everyone! I’m a newly-sense (to OvuSense!) and I love how open and supportive and encouraging everyone is in the OvuSense Users Group. :) Anyways, I figured it is my turn to share my fertility story.
Long story short, I have wicked PCOS and I haven’t gotten a visit from 'Aunt Flo' (aka my period) in over 3 years. My doctor told me taking temps would just drive me crazy. So, I made 2018 my year to get healthy and to make myself knowledgeable of my alien cycle.
This year I’m playing with my nutrition, so will keep you all posted! As a chiropractor, I’m excited that I may have something to offer my female patients trying to conceive.
Hello everyone! I’m a newly-sense (to OvuSense!) and I love how open and supportive and encouraging everyone is in the OvuSense Users Group. :) Anyways, I figured it is my turn to share my fertility story.
Long story short, I have wicked PCOS and I haven’t gotten a visit from 'Aunt Flo' (aka my period) in over 3 years. My doctor told me taking temps would just drive me crazy. So, I made 2018 my year to get healthy and to make myself knowledgeable of my alien cycle.
Some interesting information I want to share as a Chiropractor, craniosacral therapist, etc... I began practicing what I preached and started getting it done on me since May 2017.
Nothing else changed in my lifestyle and 6 months later, I had an ultrasound tech go in vaginally to look at my poor overworked ovaries, and she actually found a 1.6mm “bubble” amongst the .6mm bubbles.
My name is Julia Mclellan and I’m a holistic therapist. I help women (and men) every day with fertility. I'm here to tell you more about what I do and how I can help you on your fertility journey. For OvuSense Users, I am offering a special deal too!
I’ve recently done my specialist training in fertility, maternity and baby reflexology and I’m so excited about the future of these therapies, especially fertility reflexology (Reproflexology) which could help so many people struggling to have their babies and to avoid the IVF route.
Top 10 Questions About Your Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle and your period are the most important aspect of your fertility. These very important functions of a woman's body regulate ovulation and your hormones and have major influences on your fertility health.
You may feel confused or concerned about your menstrual cycle and what your body is trying to tell you, so I have put together my most frequently asked questions and the answers to help you understand your body a little more.
