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joyfulmama1:
Hi everyone, I have being a silent reader for a while now. Im newly married and 24 years. I have tried for 3 cycles now ,Im having PMS symptoms now and im scared and sad that AF will show its ugly face soon . My average cycle length is 31 days. Anytime AF shows its face I get Sad and need someone to talk to. I pray God will visit all of us and answer our prayers.

You're welcome as a posting member. Be calm and be joyful like your Moniker. You're newly married and should still be in honeymoon mode enjoying your marriage. It takes a healthy couple and average of 1 year to conceive but I pray that the good Lord will bless you sooner than that average statistics. Also you're still in the most Fertile age bracket. please don't stress and stress is not good for Fertility and conception. Just do what you can to up your chances like regular BD, knowing your fertile window, losing weight if you're overweight or gaining weight if you're underweight. Omega 3 alleviates PMS and even eliminates it in some women as it balances their hormones out. You can get an take an Omega 3 supplement.

Don't give the devil the happiness of seeing you sad and unhappy. I know it's easier said than done but remember that AF is another opportunity to try again. Some people na the AF dem dey find to enable them conceive. If you want to be Proactive even though I think it's still early, you can go for Fertility testing just to give yourself that peace of mind that all is well. Take care and God bless.

@ Foe123, the 1st test strip looks positive to me. I'll concur with @ DonaTee that you should just BD regularly while testing.

@ amfertile, Fish oil with Omega 3 is also good to go with.

AyaSunday:
Thanks so so much for all your responses.

Please I still need your help.
Kindly help me interpret this result. Had a sono hsg.

Sis, your tubes and womb is clear, open and good to go. Congrats. Copious amount of fluid in the Pouch of Douglas suggests that you might have an infection. So please go do an HVS (Vaginal Swab) at a lab to confirm and also get the right antibiotics needed for the treatment.

DonaTee:
Thnx @oleayo22

pls who has an idea on how to raise my thyroid hormones naturally? Its a bit low tho I gat no symptoms of low thyroid

I ve started mild exercises. Some1 suggested omega 3 6 9.
Any other tips n advices is welcome.

Using Sea Salt helps as it contains iodine. You can also get Kelp supplement. I use the Kelp Supplement by Mason Natural and its very good.

wholesomegrace:
This thread has gone cold, you would have gotten some quick answers, however, go back wards and read thru, i think there are some info on IVF clinics in Ibadan. Better still, if your friend is not on a tight work schedule, i would suggest she comes down to Lagos. Bridge and Olive branch (with Dr Emeka) have good success rate so far

I know that there has been lots of success and testimonials on Dr Emeka of Olive Branch, but I cant say am good with him. After I paid the registration fee and the fees for tests (him/her), he immediately did a scan and drew blood for tests, he scheduled sfa for me and my DH. When we went for test results, I found out that all he tested for me was HIV, Hepatitis and a test to show my Ovarian reserve and how I'll react to IVF stimulation. I was surprised as I expected Hormonal Assay for both me and my hubby.

He just told us that his recommendation is IVF because my husband has slight issues with his sperm. I asked him why not IUI cos I still think we qualify or IUI but he tried to convince me otherwise.I have Fibroids, Subserous, Intramural and Submucuous with the submucuous being a large chunk of it. Submucuous fibrioids are the ones that affcet conception mostly either stopping implantation or causing early miscarriage. I had had series of those which I told him. I asked him what about the Fibroids, he also started convincing me that the fibroids will not be an issue. I insisted and told him that if am going to spend such a huge amount of money, pain an time on IVF, then I'll like to improve my chances and do all I can to make it work 1st time especially by removing even if its the submucuous ones. He again tried to convince me that its not an issue that we should just move on to IVF. Well we agreed, and he told us that he'll send some documents to show me details of my protocol and everything via mail and once we pay a deposit to pay the rest before embryo transfer, we can then proceed.

Well after some days, I got an email from him with the protocols and terrifying agreement I need to sign. Deep in my mind I was still worried about the Fibroids so I decided to seek 2nd opinion and do my research. I discovered that I was right that the Fibroids have to go otherwise I'll just be playing a game of chance and luck. We had to advise ourselves, prayed and God answered and led us to a specialist who is willing to work with us to achieve a natural pregnancy if that's what we want.

Sorry for the long post. All this happened early 2015, I had my surgery Jan 2016. I didn't want to burst peoples bubbles as almost everybody praised him on this thread and had something great to say. But visiting this thread after a long time and having done my myomectomy now with a great Dr, I felt the need to share my experience.

Babyadorable:
[color=#990000][/color]hapi sunday ma,wats d situational report on dates n cocumber

Yes you and @ anikeayun should update us nah let's know if and how it's working for you both. Have a great week.

pweetymii:
good morning fruitful vines.Thanks to all the maamas that have been keeping the thread going.
@all newbies una welcome,may the Lord answer us all speedily in Jesus name..
I was opportune to be at the redemption camp on wednesday,infact,how i got there na story for another day..Daddy G.O asked everyone believing God for the fruit of the womb to stand up and wave,later after the brief message,he asked us to come to the altar where sits have been prearranged and sit down and talk to God for 5mins.I prayed a general prayer that God should touch us all on this thread irrespective of the doctors' report and situations surrounding us ,i also prayed that he make our reproductive systems like that of 16 year old(i wonder why i said 16 year old)and i thanked God for the opportunity to ask and also for what he is set to do here in our midst.I believe he has answered,just keep the faith,God will move in this thread and we would here testimonies of the great things he has done.Be not troubled,it is settled..Shallom..

Thank you for lifting us all up. Amen to your prayer and the blessings. I don claim my own. 2016 shall not pass without my healthy bfp in Jesus name, Amen.

santagelo25:
Thanks for the prompt response@ Fvine,Donatee,Iomoge and Omonikiba.We will do as you women suggested.
We do bd mostly through the rear.The sperm issue is another issue on its own.

Fvine,I am an old member here and have been battling with sperm count wahala.I have not been posting as usual that is why you dont see more of me.

Omonikiba,so happy to read from you.How are you and the family?

God bless everyone in this forum.

I do remember you now. You were very active at some point. How far with the atrophy issues and how's your sperm now. Don't worry you'll overcome in Jesus name, Amen. He promised that none shall be barren and he shall fulfil that promise in your life. I sent you a PM.

santagelo25:
Happy sunday Mamas..Congrats to all the belleful Mama's,the ATC Mama's and the fruitful fathers.

Fvine,Legendsmother and all the sabi mama's..Please,i need you to help me analyse this result .for my wife.

PELVIC USS REPORTS

UTERUS : Retroverted,non-gravid,non-bulky and non-homogenous uterus of 5.54cm in AP with normal outline,no polyps or myoma sighted,mild endometrium thickness of 0.55cm observed.

CERVIX : Has normal length and os is intact.

OVARIES : Left Ovary demonstrate a small size fluid filled with thick wall cyst of 2.05cm * 2.53cm .AP * L suggesting to be functional cyst..
Right ovary appears to be normal,no cyst.

POD : Moderate fluids sighted, ? PID.

ADNEXA : Are bilaterally free.

U.BLADDER : Distended well with clear content,no mass,no polyps and no significant wall thickness.

Her Uterus is Retroverted meaning it is tipping backwards towards the spine as against the usual tipping forwards towards the cervix (Anteverted Uterus). This makes conception difficult but possible. Women with retroverted uterus do conceive but it takes them longer than the women with anteverted uterus. It is said that one in 5 women have a retroverted uterus.

Moderate fluid in the Pouch of Douglas is suggestive of an infection - PID ( Pelvic Inflammatory Disease). This is easily treated with antibiotics after a Lab test HVS shows what the PID and the antibiotics that can kill it off and those it is resistant to. Let your DW go for a HVS and get treated. You should also get tested (Seminal Fluid Analysis is better since you're ttc) as its possible you will also have an infection. It's best for both couple to get checked and treated for an infection once one partner is noted to have an infection. You both should get treated simultaneously, meet with condom or abstain during treatment to avoid cross and re-infection, soak panties and your inner wears in water with disinfectant for at least 5mins before spreading to dry to kill off all germs.

PID is one of the known causes of a retroverted uterus so who knows her uterus might get anteverted after treating the PID. Also there are Womb Massages that is said to help. Infection is also one of the major stuff that stop people from getting pregnant. Some ttc ladies get pregnant immediately after an antibiotics course treating an infection.

The cyst seen is small and seems to be a functional cyst which would resolve by itself. Your wife's uterus is clean empty, free of Fibroids, Polyps etc. The endometrium thickness differs at each point in a woman's cycle. it thickness in response to estrogen and thickens in anticipation of getting a fertilized egg to implant. It gets shed during period if there's no implantation and pregnancy.

Thanks so much for your support to your wife in taking charge of Fertility. You're very welcome to the thread. TTC is for both couple not just the woman. Wishing you both God's blessings sooner than you can think or imagine, Amen. God bless.

[quote author=temilayooluwa post=43525854][/quote]@ temilayooluwa, Sorry for your loss. Most women usually get their period an average of 4weeks to 6weeks. This is from what I've read and not from experience. Was your Dr able to tell you what caused the miscarriage so that you can prevent it once you get pregnant again? I pray you get a healthy pregnancy immediately you're able to TTC again, Amen. Do take good care of yourself. God bless.

orney:
[color=#006600][/color]Was trying to check to feel d changes,but it was hard all through,hoping it's not stenosis.

Heeey eeee! Please don't add stress to your body oh with self diagnosis of issues that are difficult to pronounce
Research Cervical Position and the different ways it presents at each time of the cycle and you'll find out that at some point the cervix turns hard. Never mind, I'll just get the details and paste here. Here is a summary of Cervical Position during Fertility phases.

"Cervix Position (CP) is a secondary, optional fertility sign. The cervix changes throughout the menstrual cycle in response to the hormone, estrogen.
1. During non-fertile times, the cervix is closed, firm and low.

2. As ovulation approaches and fertility is high, the cervix opens up,becomes soft and high and is harder to reach"

More detailed explanation:

"The position and texture of your cervix will change during your cycle:

1. During menstrual bleeding, the cervix is normally low and hard and slightly open to allow the blood to flow out. It feels like the tip of your nose.

2. After your period stops, the cervix remains low and hard and the opening to the
uterus remains closed.

3. As you approach ovulation, the cervix rises up to the top of the vagina and
becomes softer and moister.

4. At the height of ovulation, the cervix feels more like your lips than your nose and
the uterine opening is open to allow sperm to enter in. Sometimes the cervix seems to
disappear – which just means it has become so soft that it blends in with the
vagina walls and rises so high that the finger cannot touch it. This is known as
SHOW - Soft, High, Open and Wet. This is your most fertile time and is the optimal
time to have sex to achieve pregnancy.

5. Once ovulation occurs, the cervix drops lower and becomes more firm - once
again feeling like the tip of your nose. The opening to the uterus will become
tightly closed. This can happen immediately after ovulation or may take several
hours to several days.

6. When pregnancy occurs, the cervix will rise up and become soft, yet the opening to the uterus will remain tightly closed. This occurs at different times for different women – as early as 12 days after ovulation or well after the pregnancy has been confirmed by a home pregnancy test or doctor"

Note that this is a secondary and optional method. I myself tried it severally but couldn't even understand what I was touching and how it felt so I just gave up. I have other easy ways of knowing when I ovulate so I didn't think adding checking my cervical position was worth the stress.

profitbucket:
It's painful to know that many women are suffering from Fibroid without getting a proper cure for it. Please if you or anyone u know has this problem, do well to contact me on whatsapp: 08032596037. If you are leaving within Lagos state, I will like to see you in our office.. all our products are NAFDAC approved.

You registered on Nairaland since Aug 2014 and have only made this 1 post since then. My brother, your Pic and Moniker also didn't help matters. If its PAINFUL, then don't make a PROFITBUCKET out of it. Abeg make I LOL like @ Sugah Mbok !

@ Sugah , like @ tammyloreoluwa said, that's a very suspicious lafta from you, therefore you need to expantiate, kowatiate, in fact explain because you can't tell me it's Pregnancy brain at this time. am sure bumping things are going wella. Continue to enjoy this cool weekend Sis.

Rubyz:
Thank you mamas. am grateful for the replies, may our answers to prayers come quickly in Jesus name.

Mamas, Acv+ Bsm for fibroids please how is it taken?

2 tablespoon of ACV with the Mother attached ( eg Bragg's Brand) + 1 or 2 tablespoon of unsulphured BSM dissolved in warm water.

@ AyaSunday, @ DonaTee is very correct. Fluid in Pouch of Douglas shows that there's an infection. 3 day Ampiclox is not the answer. Please let you and your DH go for proper testing so that the right medication in the right dosage and duration can be prescribed for you both. Please during treatment you guys should abstain from sex or use condom while doing the deed. Also during treatment, after washing your panties and that of your dh, rinse out soap suds properly, soak in water and add disinfectant, allow to soak for at least 5mins before spreading to dry. This will ensure that all germs are killed to avoid re-infection or cross infection. Spread under the sun to dry or iron if possible, if not it's still ok, the disinfectant will cover it all.

@ Firstlady123, I asked earlier but you didn't answer, what's the location of your Fibroid and what's the size? Also note that Clomid increases the size of Fibroids. There are other Ovulation induction drugs that can be used apart from clomid. But if you're taking clomid, please ensure you have a plan to counteract dryness as some women get dry down there in your veejay.

@ missade my Sis I enjoyed the rain wella. Slept 2nd round after having breakfast. Woke up very refreshed. It's indeed showers of blessings, Amen.

triangullar:
Ma, I tried downloading but saw too many 'my calender'. Please which one exactly are you using?

The logo is a pinkish red diary book with white flower on top. See the attached pic, it's the cover.

You can also click this link to download. Check it out at:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.periodcalendar

@ Vanny2 you're welcome always.

@ pweetiebabe, I concur with @ Sugah on your result.

@ Oluwadamelola , you're welcome. Do you use an Android phone? If yes download "My Calendar" I've used it for years and its good mostly always on point for me with maybe a day difference give or take. I always have Ovulation pains on the day of Ovulation so I use that to match it. Some other Mamas here also confirmed that it also works for them. But above all try and do the regular Baby dance with your husband while you figure it all out.

oluwadamelola:
Experienced Mamas please come and answer my questions o.
1.Is it possible to ovulate right after a period? cos i noticed a sticky CM stained with blood (sorry for TMI)
2.Can this be termed as an irregular menstruation?( apr-may, may -jun 30days) (jun- july 32 days)( july -aug 33 days)(aug- sept 26 days)( sept -oct, oct- nov 29 days) i got pregnant in nov and miscarried in jan ( jan- feb 29 days and feb -march 28 days).
3.In this type of cycle how can i know the possible ovulation dates?

1. Yes it possible to ovulate early in a cycle but what you describe I doubt was caused by Ovulation. It will be sign of your period packing up.

2. No it is not irregular menstruations. All are within normal average period lengths. irregular menstruation is when you skip periods in a month or for months without being pregnant.

3. Ovulation dates can change by a day or too even in a regular 28 day cycle. Ovulation Apps cannot even predict efficiently because they do based on what you feed them and by the time you've fully fed in the information for them to correctly predict, you would have ovulated. They also predict roughly based on an avearge of 3 of your cycles that you've inoutted in them. But I must applaud that there are good ones like "My Calender" - offline phone app, " Fertility Friend" - Web based, that predict based on your average previous cycle and always seem to be on point for me plus or minus one day. Its being very helpful too.

Ovulation can be correctly predicted through a scans, monitoring your Cervical Mucus, Monitoring the position of your Cervix position, Charting your temperature, paying attention to your body for signs if you do get them. These signs sometimes includes a dull ache or pain from the side of the ovary where you're ovulating from, high temperature, flu like feeling like you're about falling ill, light spotting.

Note that I didn't include OPKs. OPKs are useful tools in telling you that you're having a surge and about to ovulate but will not confirm that you actually ovulated. Some women especially women who have PCOS gear up to ovulate but sometimes end up not ovulating afterall.

To avoid the whole hassle of pinpointing Ovulation and covering your Fertile window properly, it's advised that you meet with your husband at least every 2-3days that way you'll be covered. Buts it's wise to get to know your body and know when you're in your fertile window and about to ovulate.

Vanny2:
Dear Sugah, here are the values.
FSH 0.6 (3.0-4.0)
LH 0.3 (0.5-10.5)
Prolactin 2.4(1.2-19.5)
Progesterone1.4(2.0-25.0)
Actually,i did the test on the 48 day of my cycle. Gynae asked me to do it since there was no menses.Cycle wasnt stimulated.No, i didnt take Clomid.
What surprised was when the doctor called the lab and said he wasnt comfortable with the result. I wondered if the results was that bad. I went to the internet to browse abt it and that was why i came across a post here and decided to join. He asked me to do a rerun, went back to the lab and the lab lady insisted that its my result and that the result was that low bc it wasnt done on the supposed day its meant to be done

It could actually be like the technician has said. You possibly were having an anovulatory cycle which resulted in the long cycle. That's by the way now since it was done before you started M2tone and Fertilaid. I believe the drugs will kick in if they haven't already. Try and get the Omega 3 like you said you would, it's also good in pregnancy so no harm or waste if you end up pregnant this cycle.

cc: @ Sugah

@ Vanny2, Alright then. Just give the supplements time to work. Am praying that the cramps are good cramps and that your bfp follows soon, Amen. Don't worry about a thing, give God praise and eat well.

Pweetiebabe:
Knock knock knock... Pweetiebabe here reporting. I eventually did d almighty HSG dis morning, d pain was nt that much and within 10-15mins everything was over... Infact i package myself and catwalk out of d lab.

Mamas pls help me touch light dis hormonal assay result.
FSH---3.9

LH----6.43

PROLACTIN-----26.00


The test was done on cd3 waiting for progesteron test on cd 21

Correct Babe! Nothing do you! Am glad you had a good HSG experience. As for the hormonal assay, you need to post the lab comparative values for proper interpretation. Different labs use different values some times.

Rubyz:
Good day happy mamas. Been following this thread for a long time. I have been TTC for 15 cycles, would be glad to learn and receive encouragement from our sabi mamas.

Please help me interpret this scan result. Normal size uterus, irregular outline, normal endometrial thickness. Solid tissue mass 26mm, 21mm intramural in the anterior. Adnexae is free, pod is normal, left ovarian cyst, no retained product of conception.
Thanks all

All is well with your result except the presence of an ovarian cyst which I wouldn't worry about as could be a functional cyst that will go on its own. You also have a small Fibroid in the wall of your Uterus (Intramural Mass) which shouldn't affect conception. Apple Cider Vinegar + Black Strap Molasses is good in Fibroid management and will help with the cyst too. Welcome! May your stay be fruitful and short.

firstlady123:
gud morning every body in the house, I am new here, pls doctor or anyone ,I have been trying to conceive for months now and I went for scan on Tuesday and was to told that my fibroid is big now, and I went to the hospital and the doctor told me that the position the fibroid cannot affect my conceiving. pls what can I use to enhance my chances of conceiving, what can I used to shrink my fibroid or any advice for me. thanks in advance.

Welcome, you have received advice on Fibroid shrinking so I'll pass on that. If your Dr says it won't affect conception, then chances are that it won't. The Fibroid that usually affects conception big time is the Submucous Fibroids which are Fibroids inside the uterus. It's not enough to just tell you or to just say that your Fibroid is big now and that it won't affect conception. You need to know the exact size and location for yourself to be sure. May your stay be Fruitful and short in Jesus Name, Amen.

sugah:
Fvine pls help with this. Unfortunately I do not know how to give detailed response like you do.

Vanny2 we might need to know the LH and FSH values. Were they too high or too low? Did you do the test on a stimulated cycle? (Did you take clomid the cycle you tested?)

@ Sugah I feel like I responded to her already or maybe it's a similar post from someone else but I'll respond again, thats ok, am always glad to respond to issues am knowledgeable on.

@ Vanny2 I know you're taking Fertilaid and M2tone which I believe both do the same work. I also know for a fact that Omega 3 increases FSH levels. So I'll suggest you start taking Omega 3 supplement if not the whole Omega 3,6,9 combo. I found single Omega 3 supplements while searching for the Omega Combo. One pharmacy I went to also had the option of counting from a very large bottle; they count out 10 Capsules for N300. My new Dr couldn't over emphasize the fact that Omega 3 & 6 balances out hormones in the body. He said Evening Primrose Oil is also good with balancing hormones but he prefers Omega's over it because Omega's are safe all through the cycle while EPO is to be stopped upon Ovulation.

I have Hormonal Imbalance - FSH, LH, Prolactin in fact everything was off in some of my tests, although I've also had several tests in the past where everything was normal and Prolactin on the high side of normal. I also have poor Ovulation and PCOS and my new Dr recommended the Omega's (3 & 6) which are safe all through the cycle. He also recommended that I maintain my weight if I can't lose more. I'll be getting evaluated again when am set to TTC and by then according to my Dr, he's hoping my hormones will be balanced out and he will only need to induce Ovulation slightly just to get a very good Ovulation and to increase my chances for multiples. Balanced hormones are very important for conception and pregnancy.

Vanny2 was this test before or after you started M2tone and Fertilaid? Are you still late for AF? Crossing my fingers and praying for your bfp.

@ eriolaoluwa , thank God you were not conned out of your hard earned money for nothing. Some cysts do disappear on their own and other just need a little treatment. My Dr even says that these days there's hardly ever a need to operate on a cyst. You can go for another scan to confirm for yourself. Keep praising God for he is good and very soon your bfp will manifest. I don't mind your mentioning the hospital oh so that Mamas who may ever come across them will know that may be they're good but like making quick money out of their patients so there's need to be cautious. I had a similar experience in a popular Fertility Centre last year and will be sharing my experience with the Mamas on the ivf thread once am on my laptop.

favouredestiny:
My doctor gave me parlodel & tamoxifen because of d white discharge & also clomid for ovulation, but I wasn't monitored to know if clomid worked & I had no idea dt I have to be monitored.
As at Jan, I had to request for hormonal profile & d result showed dt my prolactin was very high & poor ovulation. He gave me Bromergon & injected me on cd13 for ovulation but unfornately, no bfp. As AF came in February I didn't go to my doctor as I decided to do tvs scan elsewhere to know what is happening in my body.

favouredestiny:
Thank u dear for ur response. My Bromergon just finished last weekend. I have not checked for tube patency. My hubby has done SFA & his results came out fine.

favouredestiny:
My doctor gave me parlodel & tamoxifen because of d white discharge & also clomid for ovulation, but I wasn't monitored to know if clomid worked & I had no idea dt I have to be monitored.
As at Jan, I had to request for hormonal profile & d result showed dt my prolactin was very high & poor ovulation. He gave me Bromergon & injected me on cd13 for ovulation but unfornately, no bfp. As AF came in February I didn't go to my doctor as I decided to do tvs scan elsewhere to know what is happening in my body.

You need to be sure that your Prolactin level is OK now and that you no longer have white discharge from your boobs as it can delay conception. You can try doing the physical check to see if the fluid is still coming out, you'll really need to press hard or get someone to do it for you. Am unable to do mine myself.

Tamoxifen is used for treating women anovulatory cycles. Perhaps he injected you to trigger Ovulation but he needs to have even check your follicles then to be sure there is a dominant follicle that has matured before he triggers it to release an egg. He shouldn't just induce Ovulation with drugs without checking to see if they worked or how you reacted to them. You should be induced but theres need for monitoring to be sure that the drug and the dosage worked. You need to do hsg to check your tubes so that of patent, you know you're just dealing with Ovulation and high Prolactin. Don't worry it will end in praise to God. I don't know much about Parlodel for high Prolactin. Am on Dostinex and Dr said I must continue it until I get my bfp. Are you overweight?

favouredestiny:
@fvine & Sugah, thank u very much for ur response. My cycle was irregular as a result of high prolactin but d past three cycles have been 29/30 days which is now regular. The cycles when I was on clomid, it was prescribed by my gynae as he said my cycle was anovulatory due to white discharge from my breasts. I did hormonal assay two months ago & my doc said I have poor ovulation.

Did he treat you for the high Prolactin and Galactorrhea (white discharge) before placing you on Clomid? I think you also need to treat the high Prolactin. Did you ovulate on the Clomid cycle? If you ovulated then the clomid did its job only that you didn't fall pregnant. If you're overweight, try losing weight. Being overweight stops some women from ovulating regularly and they ovulate on their own once they lose weight. After your scan 2 months ago, what did he recommend as the next line of action? Sorry that am asking too many questions, am just trying to gain insight that will help

Sarahjoe1000:
Nobody even noticed my question

No vex. Your conclusion is unlikely. People usually jump pass questions that they have no idea of. Like @ Loisemm said, continuous spotting all through your cycle is not good. I 2nd that you should see a Gynae.

Loisemm:
@ Sarahjoe1000, hello our baby of the house. I think thats called spotting. And if its happening for that long i.e few days after AF to the beginning of the next period, it calls for attention pls. You can go to the doctor like foe123 suggested or try some remedies that curb that. One is not supposed to spot that long dear

Sarahjoe1000:
Nobody even noticed my question

delor:
Fvine
Thanks delor for giving feedback on Ayaayo recipe for increasing Egg white CM. I love it when people give feedback whether positive or negative. it helps in growing our knowledge. I'll be trying out soon myself. Thanks again Ayaayo for sharing this remedy. @ delor What CD did you use it and for how many days? you have piqued my curiosity.


I used it on cd 23. I'm usually very dry around ds time. Wat else do u want to know fvine. Wetin me no be say bd smooth ds time

Lol. she already answered in the quoted post above.

favouredestiny:
Thank u dear. I have taken clomid last year at two different cycles & nothing happened.

I won't advise on self medicating on clomid especially if you're not ovulating at all. It's best you see a good gynae to help you out. There are better drugs than Clomid. Ovulation issues are usually one of the easiest solved in Female Fertility for conception. You can maybe start taking Ovaboost which is known to help with good eggs and Ovulation. You can also take Omega 3,6 & 9 to help with your hormones. Those are safe supplements to take. But please, it's important that you see a good gynae please. Where's your location? Mamas can help suggest Drs and/or hospital.

But am wondering how you concluded that you're not ovulating. Did your Dr say so? I know you did a scan on CD 12, but what if you ovulated earlier? How long is your cycle and is it regular? Can you maybe try other ways like temping to check if you're ovulating?

delor:
Pls somebody should teach me how to change my quote to green. I got it once but lost it.

When you quote a post, don't delete anything. Just click your "Enter Button" and start typing on the next line. The post will be quoted completely and will be green.

If the post is long or there are some things you want to remove out of it, just make sure that while deleting you don't delete the "[/quote]" that is written before and after the quoted post.

hotmomma:
@tammyloreoluwa, I agree with you. I really don't feel comfortable with this "somebody said they drank this and that came out" unless you know the person personally, not third party recommendation. For fibroids, if it isn't too big, try clean point sold by our own mumihaja and Bragg's apple cider vinegar cos these two have been proven by mamas on this thread. I am not against any herbs oh, just been careful in this draining TTC world

I concur with you and tammyloreoluwa that we should be careful in this ttc journey and with herbs too. Herbs can be damaging to the Kidneys. I myself took several before I resorted to having Myomectomy to take my Fibroids out. I didn't want to mention it in my response to @ happymummy because I don't want it to seem like am pushing her to surgery or condemning Fibroid shrinking because it didn't work for me. A great saying goes "Do not deprive someone of hope" . Surgery is usually considered extreme and a last resort. So as human beings, we'll naturally want to try other things before resorting to surgery if they don't work.

Before my surgery, I asked here for recommendation on supplements or herbals that can shrink hoping I'll find one, I got none. I actually did a long post on it showing Mamas response. I didn't feel and will never feel any regrets with my surgery because I can actually look back and tell myself that I did try my best to shrink it. Also because God was merciful and granted me a successful surgery which I know will bring me the end result, my bfp and a healthy pregnancy.

I do believe that home remedies work and there are herbals that can shrink Fibroids especially if they're small and taken religiously. That's why I shared the trending post on RCCG Midwife which wasn't available before my surgery. Am sure if it was mentioned in the years I was trying to shrink my Fibroids I would have wanted to try it out myself I was scared of surgery then plus ttc can make someone desperate Fa! I also believe Subserous Fibroids (outside the uterus) respond better and faster than the others. It's all just my opinion though. This is an e-forum and typed out words are more easily misunderstood than verbal face to face conversations so I always try to be careful while posting.

happymummy:
thanks for ur replies
I did pcv
patient values 35%

The normal values is (M-40-54%) (F-37-50%)

should I be bothered?

You shouldn't be very bothered. But you should be bothered enough to do something to boost your volume. it's just slightly below the normal range so you can just take iron rich foods to boost your red blood cell volumes. Pumpkin Leaves (Ugu), taken with or without milk is known to be very effective, eating Liver too is also known to help. If you're taking any Prenatal, it will also have Iron so that will help too. There are also iron Tablets/Syrups which can be bought at a pharmacy. It will be wise to boost your volumes as it will help in conception and pregnancy. If you choose to take Iron syrup or tablets, please drink enough water daily to avoid constipation. Drinking lots of water also helps in good health, boosting blood volumes and of course ttc. Increasing your protein intake also helps.

PCV ( Packed Cell Volume) is also known as Hematocrit. "Hematocrit is the proportion of your total blood volume that is composed of red blood cells. A hematocrit (Hct) test indicates whether you have too few or too many red blood cells"

Hope this helps.