Ovulation and Constant Cycles...

Updated on October 04, 2007
K.R. asks from Toledo, OH
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My husband and I have been trying to have another baby since the end of February this year (2007). Ever since I stopped taking my birth control, my periods went wacky. I'd have a period anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 weeks...be off for a week or 10 days, (sometimes 2 weeks) and then start up again. My doctor put me on a medication to regulate my periods, it was the WORST! It made me moody and I got dizzy and felt like I was going to pass out every time I took it. I attempted this medication again about a month ago since I was on my period for 3 weeks. I started my next cycle on the 17th of September...stopped on the 23rd of September and started AGAIN on the 27th of September.

I'm starting to get depressed about this and worried that I won't be able to have another child! I have a blood draw scheduled for the 8th to test me to see if I had ovulated.

Can anyone tell me if they've experienced this same problem or offer me any comfort on it?

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So What Happened?

I took some advice and took a pregnancy test and it came back negative...which was disappointing. I had my blood draw yesterday and the result came back today that I did not ovulate. They took into consideration that I have had 2-3 periods last month and that we're not sure which would've been the "correct one" and that's why I'm not getting pregnant...you think? They are starting me on progestrone again (for the 3rd time) and when my next cycle starts, I will go on a generic Clomid and then come back in for testing again for ovulation. This is the next step and we'll have to wait to see what happens next. Thank you all for your comments! I appreciate your feedback!

***Well, My 2nd blood draw after the Clomid came back that didn't ovulate as well. The next step the doctor has taken is a blood draw to test my thyroid, glucose and insulin levels. He thinks that my weight gain over the past year might have something to do with it. If the tests come back that nothing is wrong...then the next option is to up the dose of clomid...oh brother!!***

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W.S.

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I'd say talk to a different doctor, as this one doesn't seem to be helping you much. But a good book is "Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition" by Marilyn Shannon. She explains how what we eat affects our cycles, and recommends what vitamins to take. She recommends taking flax oil every day, and it really helped me. You might benefit from her suggestions. Also, if you want to learn more about your cycles and how to get pregnant, a Natural Family Planning class could do wonders! Many people think of NFP as a pregnancy-avoiding technique, but it's very effective as a pregnancy-seeking technique! They do tell you that the pill really throws you off, though. It will take awhile for your body to adjust, unfortunately. But there may be things you can do in the meantime.
Blessings,
Lynn

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L.G.

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My friend just had to have a D&C because of the constant periods. She would bleed so hard sometimes that she had to lay down or she would pass out. Since she had the d&c she is soooooo much better. Talk to your doctor and see if that is an option. Being on the pill can make the lining of your uterus really thick, that may be causeing your problem. Good luck!!

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G.S.

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My hubby and I were trying since January, so I feel for you. I would go 52 days sometimes without a period. My doctor diagnosed me with PMDD and put me on Sarafem, which I didn't understand how this was going to help me, but it did and I am now pregnant. I think sometimes our periods get wacky due to stress and I think this medicine helps regulate you by helping you deal with PMS and stress better. Not sure if this would help you, just thought I'd throw it out there.

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V.W.

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I say that you could possible be Already pregnant try maybe taking a pregnancy test!!!

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P.Z.

answers from Cleveland on

I'd do some research on hormone balancing creams. sounds like your are way out of wack! Mine were aweful. I've started on Arbonne Prolief Natural Balancing Cream for Men and Women. I've not felt this good in years! My hubby calls it "Pro-norm" If you'd like more info on hormones, let me know. there are some good books that tell you what to avoid and how to balance them without meds!you can email me too!
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M.B.

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could be "peri-menopause" early stage menopause.... I began having hot flashes and irregular periods after getting off the pill at the age of 33!

Once off the hormones long enough my periods resumed a more natural predictable schedule.

Being on hormones can wreak havoc on your system...

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T.W.

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One of my best friends is going through the EXACT same thing. She literally would have her period for 2-3 weeks, have a one week break and then start bleeding again. She's been trying to conceive for close to one year and her docs couldn't explain why her periods were so crazy. Anyway, on to the good news... after bleeding for a little over 3 weeks they did a pregnancy test which was positive. She has since had bloodwork and US that showed a normally developing fetus with a heartbeat! She is still bleeding on a daily basis, but it's not as heavy. Her doctor has told her that she knows of people that have bled almost through their 1st trimester. I know it gets hard to be patient, but have hope.
T.

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