Discharge question

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Registered: 04-16-2003
Discharge question
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Sun, 01-18-2004 - 5:36pm
OK, I am a bit confused. I am trying to conceive and am tracking my discharge to figure out when I am ovulating. Around 13th day of my cycle, I got some clear, stratchy discharge (which went away in few days), which I took as a sign of ovulation. I am on the 20th day of my cycle now and the clear discharge came back. It is exactly the same as before but I have more of it now. Does this mean I didn't ovulate on the 13th day and am ovulating now?

Alexandra
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Registered: 05-14-2003
Mon, 01-19-2004 - 11:34am

It's really hard to say.

 


 


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Registered: 04-16-2003
Mon, 01-19-2004 - 12:04pm
No, I haven't started measuring my temperature. My cycle is not regular, that's what makes it so confusing.

Alexandra
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Registered: 05-14-2003
Mon, 01-19-2004 - 2:46pm

Well, yes, that would make it difficult!

 


 


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Registered: 12-29-2003
Mon, 01-19-2004 - 3:57pm
It's very hard to confirm Ovulation going by just your cervical mucus. Especially if you aren't on a regular cycle. I would also highly recommend the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It shows you exactly how to combine charting your mucus, cervix position, height, and firmness, along with taking your temp everyday. After a few months you will be able to tell when you are fertile and when the best time to have intercourse would be. You can also use all of these things for natural birth control after baby. The book has lotsof pictures and charts that you can photocopy. See if you can check it out at your local library if you can't get a copy for yourself right away.

Good Luck.