The OvuSense Fertility Blog
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Karen's story
My name is Karen. I don't know about everyone else but I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to OvuSense.They a) made this machine that is SUPER accurate b) made it affordable (relative to the cost of fertility drugs and treatments) and c) offer TONS of individualized support... -
Rachel's story
Hi -I'm Rachel. I have used OvuSense for one cycle now and know that my ovulation is not regular either. OvuSense confirmed ovulation for me within a week and showed that I have a short luteal phase which I can now work on.I may not have known this crucial information... -
Karen's story
My name is Karen and my husband and I have been trying to conceive for 5 years. We only bought OvuSense a month ago and we are now pregnant! Must be the fastest OvuSense conception in history! I was not pregnant a month ago and started using it part way... -
Lori's story
Hi -I'm Lori and this is my 5th month using OvuSense, never had a temp this low before. See my chart below:It was kind of strange and I wasn't sure if I should be worried, or not.I was starting to get upset with my temps and charting, and after speaking to... -
Lindsay's story
Well ladies, it's official! I got a confirmed pregnancy yesterday!! Delighted is not the word!! Just need to take things easy now!!! ?
Here's my full story.....I was diagnosed with PCOS in my teens, I really didn’t know what it meant or what to expect later in life. To be honest, I put it to the back of my mind. I was on the contraceptive pill to regulate my cycles and all as far as I was aware seemed ok!Roll on a few years and I meet my husband and wanted a family and that is when my education started! After trying for a baby for over 2 years, I was finally accepted for IVF. This was no easy task and I was meant to be on an extremely strict diet for 4 months to lose enough weight to have an acceptable BMI. -
Victoria's story
HiMy name is Victoria and I've been trying to conceive for 3 years and I'm now pregnant! My OvuSense told me that I had ovulated on Jan. 28th 2016 - see my chart below:This is my second cycle using ovusense....after 3 years of trying....but I see a faint line...!!?I've tested again... -
Bethany's story
My name is Bethany and I was diagnosed with PCOS after our first daughter was born.Long story short, I never got a period back after giving birth to our daughter. I have the non-insulin resistance type of PCOS, so after trying Clomid and Femara with a poor response, I was... -
Kate's story
Hi -My name is Kate and I just wanted to give you all a little hope! I have been using my OvuSense for 1.5 years and this is the first ever positive pregnancy test!!!! See my chart below when OvuSense told me when I ovulated on April 3rd 2016.I'm over the... -
Demystifying Fertility Tests
After months of trying to unsuccessfully conceive naturally, you will want to find out what is wrong and what can be done. At first this decision may feel a little scary. As well as being afraid of what the doctors might find, you are also likely to be pretty terrified as to what the tests involve.
As an OvuSense user, you can book a free consultation with me, the OvuSense Fertility Nurse. One of the things I advise you are on which fertility tests are right for you based on your individual situation. This blog carries on from my last, that looked in-depth at fertility blood tests. Here, I touch on the initial blood tests but then move on to demystify the next level of fertility tests, giving you the opportunity to take one step at a time and feel prepared before you start along the road to testing.
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Fertility Blood Tests
If you have been trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for 1 year or more, then it is likely that you and your partner may need some help in conceiving. However, if you are concerned that something is wrong, then you can get help sooner. Seeing your doctor will start the process and your doctor will be able to run some simple tests to find out if there are any problems.
One of my most asked questions is ‘Which fertility blood tests should I have done to check if everything is ok?”
Well, the simple answer is – there is no simple answer! It really all depends on your general health, whether you have any conditions such as PCOS and how long you have been trying to conceive.
As an OvuSense user, you can book a free consultation with me, the OvuSense Fertility Nurse. One of the things I advise you are on which blood tests are right for you based on your individual situation. However here is a general round up of the fertility bloods tests that are often recommend.
Regular Contributors
Kate Davies
RN, BSc(Hons), FP Cert
Fertility Nurse
Kate is a registered nurse specialist with over twenty years' experience in fertility and women's health. To arrange a free, no-obligation consultation email
kate.davies@fertility-focus.com
Angela Heap
Nutritional Therapist
Angela is the founder of Fertile Ground Nutrition. As a Nutritional Therapist, Angela is a regular speaker at ‘Fertility Question Time’, is a member of the team for Natural Fertility Expert and is part of a global network of practitioners that work around using DNA analysis and epigenetics.
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