Fertility Monitor - irregular cycle

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Registered: 06-03-2003
Fertility Monitor - irregular cycle
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Mon, 08-18-2003 - 12:05pm
Anyone use a Fertility Monitor (Clearblue or other)? Let me know what you think of it.

My cycle is irregular - it's been from 35 to 41 days lately. I chart and have used OPKs - with little success. Because the monitor and test sticks are expensive, I don't want to buy it if it won't work for me.

Thanks!

TTC#1, C6 (month 8!), CD4

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Registered: 07-18-2003
Mon, 08-18-2003 - 12:47pm
I'm using the Clearplan monitor, and I really like it. I have an irregular cycle too, so it makes it really easy to accurately pinpoint when I'm at peak fertility. I've only been trying for 2 months now, but I used the monitor for 3 months prior to get an idea of what my cycle looked like (I had no idea after 8 years on the Pill). For a couple months in a row, my cycle was exactly the same with peak fertility on day 17. However, the last two (since I've been TTC) have been completely different. Last month I hit peak on day 10, and AF didn't come until day 34. Now this month I didn't hit peak until day 21! I think that this would be really frustrating to try and figure out without my monitor. I would especially recommend it to women with irregular cycles. Plus, I got mine brand new on ebay for relatively cheap. Good Luck!
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Registered: 06-03-2003
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 12:14pm
Thank you very much for the reply! I will try ebay for a good deal! Good luck to you!