jenidarlin situation, update
Find a Conversation
| Fri, 09-19-2003 - 3:30pm |
Here's my update: I had my dr. appt yesterday. Basically he said that I had an ovarian cyst. From what I understand, your ovaries do produce a cyst every month, however, mine did not rupture as it normally does, the reason for the delayed period. He says, because the hCG level was so low(he used the term beta hCG), that I was never pregnant. I didn't know this: he said the cyst that is produced each month contains low levels of the hormone, which when tested on the HPT, it can show up a very faint line. He also said that those tests now are VERY sensitive. So, since I had an ovarian cyst, and due to my delayed period, that's why it showed a very faint positive. Basically, I never was pregnant. He examined me and said everything feels right and he doesn't think we need to do a sonogram yet. He said it's very normal for a cyst to develop on the ovary and cause the delayed period. I don't know, when he explained it, it made since!
I'm still a little concerned though since I had a huge ovarian cyst on my L ovary when I was 17. They went in to remove it, and ended up removing the ovary and fallopian tube. Ever since then I was on the BCP up until this past Feb. Now of course, if I let myself, I'm going to worry that my R ovary is going to produce more cysts each month and not release the egg. BUT, he seems very positive that we shouldn't have any trouble conceiving in the next few months. He wants me to come in if by Feb, which will be about 8 months of trying, if I'm not pregnant then we'll look into charting or using Ovulation predictor tests. I don't think I want to do all that just yet, I'm stressed out enough as it is. I want to take the time to relax and take it easy these next few months and just see what happens. I want to enjoy this time with my husband plus the added fun of BD! ;-)
Anyway, I hope I didn't confuse some of you anymore than I'm confused but hopefully that answers some questions. If I hear anything else from him I'll definitely update you.
Jenny ttc #1 c3


(((((((HUGS)))))))))
Tara
Tara~ co-cl of Pregnant after TTC
It sounds like maybe the exact same thing happened to me. I took 5 hpt and got 5 positve results. Not really faint, but not really dark either. Period came 7 days late and it is just normal not really heavy or anything. My Dr. had me get a blood test yesterday and said had no hcg in my blood so I was never pg. Did you have any cramping or anything? I'm just wondering, I have never heard of this, but it makes sense at least a little bit.
Thanks for sharing
Jenn