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What's the most accurate way to know when I am ovulating?

I am currently taking medication (not reproductive related, i.e. not birth control) that is kind of screwing me up. How can I know when I am ovulating when things aren't exactly running on schedule?
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dumblonde dumblonde
 
 April 17, 2009 04:18 AM
So there's two main ways:
One is to check your cervical mucus.
And two is to check your basal temperature every morning.

There are also fertility/ovulation tests available, They test hormone levels so you can chart your cycle. But if you aren't trying to conceive, they may not be worth it.
More info in the sources!
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http://www.ovulation-calculator.com/ovulation-tests/opk-faq.htm
http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/bbt/bbtfaq.html
http://www.babycenter.ca/preconception/suspectingaproblem/chartingyourtempe...
http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/cervical-mucus.html

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April 17, 2009 08:19 AM
Obviously I know less about this than someone of the female persuasion, but I am wondering if some medications will give false readings of the cervical mucus and raise or lower the temp. The temp change is slight isn't it? Like a couple degrees?

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April 17, 2009 11:02 AM
@moriss003 I guess it's possible. I mean. I'm not a doctor but I'm not sure if a medication can do that. If anything, it may change the temperature chart because it's messing with hormones but that wouldn't be a false reading. You need a special thermometer because the changes are not even a couple of degrees, it's like decimals of degrees.

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April 17, 2009 04:11 AM
i don't usually like to give a simple link as an answer, but this link to fertility predictor tests is quite complete and answers your question well.

http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/opk.html

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April 17, 2009 04:15 AM
Very good question. I am not a doctor, (but you knew that, demanda.) I think that this question is so important and wrought with consequences that you should not trust any website with the answer, not even a medical website. You need to consult not just a doctor but a specialist on the particular medication that you are taking.

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dumblonde dumblonde
 
April 17, 2009 04:20 AM
It's not that abnormal to have medications mess with your hormones and your menstrual cycle but I agree that talking to a doc is always the best way to go!

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demanda demanda
 
April 17, 2009 08:36 AM
Yeah, it's a common side effect for my medication, and so it's nothing I'm really worried about...just curious. I have to visit my doctor again in a couple weeks anyhow.

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