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LH Surges how long do they last before you Peak or...

I bought Clear Blue easy ovulation test and started it on Tuesday morning and my first result was a circle...

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i think i might be preggo

okay so since 2013 started ive had a pretty regular 28-29 day cycle with a period lasting about 5 days each...

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Need some advice!!

Last month I had my period after 46 days, normally I have a 33 days cycle.. 5 days before I was suposed to...

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young healthy and can't seem to get pregnant

Hi...I am 21 yrs old and have been off BC for 2 yrs now. I don't sleep around and go out and get drunk like...

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Does Exercise Affect Your Ability to Conceive?

Exercise is a great way to feel good about ourselves, and it is the first step in the right...

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Changing birth control before trying to conceive

I just got put on my husbands insurance and now my birth control is not a preferred type. I have to pay...

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is something wrong with me.

I'm 20 years old and me and my husband are trying to conceive fast. He is in the marines and is slotted to...

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ending nuva ring

my boyfriend and i are going to try to get pregnant. I have been on nuva ring for almost 4 years and was...

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Hey everyone!

This is my first time posting and I'm hoping you guys can help. My fiancÃ© and I had unprotected sex through...

Posted by QuinnyLyn

This is my first time posting and I'm hoping you guys can help. My fiancÃ© and I had unprotected sex through my whole ovulation period (Feb 25 - March 1) including 4 days before my ovulation started, so Feb 21st - March first in all. We're not actively trying to conceive but if it happens we'd both be excited to start our family. My period in Feb was the 10th - 17th. Usually my periods are pretty normal (28 - 30 day cycles,) I was scheduled to start my next period March 10th and I didn't start until the 17th. I had really bad cramping from the first day of ovulation all the way until my period started, so for about 3 weeks. I felt like I was going to start my period all 3 of those weeks.

I took a hpt on Match 16th and it was a bfn. I started my period the next day. Throughout my period, it wasn't really all that heavy. There weren't a lot of clots like I usually have and it was a really dark red, with more of brown blood than red. My period ended yesterday but I'm still cramping. I've been excessively tired for the last 2 weeks. I've been having a lot of tummy troubles since Friday, 4 days now, and I've been super gassy. I've also had headaches and keep getting lightheaded. My breasts have remained farily normal. I woke up 3 days ago with a really sore lower abdomin like I'd been doing crunches all night and my back was hurting. Mind you, I was on the second to last day of my period but I've never had lower abdomin soreness. Even right now I'm having some soreness and I keep getting vaginal cramps every once in a while and cramps on my right side of my lower belly. I also think my hands might be a little swollen. I keep getting hot and I have had this god awful metallic taste in my mouth for the last 3 days as well. I had soft stools which I attributed to those oh-so-gross period poops. Oh, let's not forget my peeing once an hour.

I'm only mentioning all this because I have a 1 1/2 year old daughter who I had a period with in the very beginning of my pregnancy with her. I had a period on November 16th, 2010 and gave birth August 17, 2011, the day before my due date. Meaning my time of conception at Nov 10th, 2010. So I have a history of periods while pregnant.

So I guess what I'm wondering is has anyone else experienced a period and still been pregnant? My lower body is sore and I'm getting anxious to know what's going on. I'll be scheduling an appt in the next week if it doesn't pass.

Thanks everyone!View Thread

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Can you be pregnant this way?

1. She made me horny and pre cummed in my pants. 2. She sucked my penis. 3. After she was done, I placed...

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Can you get pregnant without a period???

In 2007 i got into a car wreck hurting my pelvic area that night that it happened i was on my period, the...

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Baby Trouble

My Fiancee and I have been trying to conceive a baby since December but now he is gone on a deployment and we...

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What should I not be doing?

Hi, Me and my husband have been trying for the past 3 months. I have been diagonised with PCOD. As of now it...

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Trying to Conceive

Hi m 27 years old, I have been married for 3 years now and planning for a baby. It's been 3 months we are...

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Trying to Conceive

Hi m 27 years old, I have been married for 3 years now and planning for a baby. It's been 3 months we are...

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Trying to Conceive

Hi m 27 years old, I have been married for 3 years now and planning for a baby. It's been 3 months we are...

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3 Miscarriages

I have been pregnant 3 times, and each resulted in a miscarriage. Each miscarriage occured early, around 5-7...

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Miscarried,trying again,not too sure

I miscarried the day before Valentines day. I was 8 or 9 weeks along, according to my doctor. We've been trying...

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Irregular Periods

I'm a 25 yr old mom I have recently missed my pms for 6 months i am worried i have an appointment for May...

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Is it possible to have ovulated with a BBT spike 4...

I am 40 years old trying to conceive baby # 3 (we adopted our first child, our second child was by birth,...

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Maintaining a Positive Attitude

I am 26 years old and my husband and I have been ttc for six months. My husband is an optimist who, although...

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Conceiving When PCOS Is a Factor

PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is the most common endocrine disorder that affects...

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Choosing a Fertility Specialist

Trying to conceive can be a long and difficult process. Having a trusted specialist who will...

Posted by Hyacinth Nicole Browne, MD

Trying to conceive can be a long and difficult process. Having a trusted specialist who will be there with you from start to finish can make the process a little easier. Here are a few simple pointers for finding the right specialist for you:

1. Ask your friends, family, colleagues, and physicians if they know other couples who have struggled with infertility, but subsequently conceived with the help of a great specialist. In my opinion, this is often the best route to take when seeking a specialist because your family and friends won't steer you wrong. Chances are if someone you know had a great experience with their fertility specialist, you will, too.

2. Find out a clinic's live birth success rates. This is usually easy to obtain because most fertility clinics report their success rates annually. A clinic's live birth rate can give you an idea of how effective their treatment protocols are and whether their laboratory is any good. In the end, it's only natural to seek assistance from someone who can help you get pregnant!

3. Meet with a few specialists before deciding on "the one." Choosing the right fertility specialist for you can take time. For some, this realization may come sooner as it becomes obvious that not all fertility specialists offer the same fertility services or have the same bedside manner. Remember, from start to finish, you will probably spend more time with your specialist than your partner. So, you want to make sure that your specialist is going to be by your side for the long haul and is readily accessible.

Needless to say, trying to get pregnant can be stressful and emotionally taxing especially when prior attempts have failed. Finding the right fertility specialist for you can take time, but it should always be your first step when you need help starting a family.View Thread

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Geratol

Will taking geratol help the chances of getting pregnant?

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Trying to conceive at 2 losses

Hello, I'm 33 yrs old and my fiance is 34 and we have lost both of our little girls at 23W. The first on lost...

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Ways to Boost Your Fertility

When I talk about ways to enhance natural conception with my patients, I focus on two...

Posted by Hyacinth Nicole Browne, MD

When I talk about ways to enhance natural conception with my patients, I focus on two things: timing and implementing certain lifestyle changes. First, timing is everything when you are trying to conceive! Intercourse has to be timed to a woman's "fertile window" in order to get pregnant. This fertile window is usually three to six days prior to ovulation, but it can be difficult for some to predict. Some useful methods to predict one's fertile window is to chart intermenstrual intervals, do basal body temperature monitoring, note cervical mucus characteristics, and/or use ovulation predictor kits. A simpler option is just to have regular, timed intercourse starting on cycle day 10 if the female partner's menstrual cycle is regular.

When timing does not appear to be an issue, implementing certain lifestyle changes may help to enhance natural conception. Extremes of weight (i.e. too thin or too heavy) can negatively affect fertility. We need a certain amount of body fat to reproduce and anything above or below this threshold can affect fertility. Implementing a healthy diet and regular exercise, 30 minutes per day five times a week, can sometimes help couples achieve their goal of pregnancy.

In addition, couples who are trying to conceive should not smoke and should limit their caffeine and alcohol intake. Smoking can reduce one's chance of getting pregnant by 50%, and increased caffeine intake (more than 5 cups/day) has been linked to longer times for conception and increased miscarriage rates. The effect of alcohol on natural conception is less clear, but excess alcohol consumption during pregnancy is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome.

Sometimes, just by implementing these few things, couples are able to conceive on their own without any assistance.View Thread

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Please advice: AF late 6 days, but still negative ...

Please tell me what to think or do: My cycle is usually 24-26, and OPK + CD10, LP 14 days Last AF Feb...

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Pregnancy wanted:) however have to wait til I have...

I am 38 mother of an 18 and 6 year old & currently and on the pill. My husband and I would like to...

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Long periods

I was on the depo shot inconsistently for a year. It has been a year since my last shot. I began having a...

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Long cycles, Am I still ovulating?

I am 37 years old and have been ttc for approximately six months. I have no insurance so can't go to have...

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