IVF and tracking BBT's

Katelyn03 · 03-08-2005, 02:52 PM

Is it possible to still track BBT's during an IVF cycle or do all the meds have to many side effects, like Night sweats etc? I was just curious!

Thanks,

**BC-Maura** · 03-08-2005, 02:56 PM

Hi Katelyn

. Here is an excerpt from the fertilityplus website:

"Q: Are my BBTs as accurate if I am taking fertility medications such as Clomid or injectibles?

A: In a word, no . . . but that doesn’t mean they don’t tell you something. Clomid often causes elevated BBTs around the time of taking the medication, and it appears to be more common to have a triphasic BBT on medications without pregnancy. It is also more common to have a long luteal phase without pregnancy. Other monitoring is more reliable when on medication."

That said, I have seen people bbt while on an IVF cycle and they ARE able to see their ovulation clearly. So, if you want to try, it can't hurt and it could give you valuable information

.

Best of luck

+++++++++++
Maura

03-08-2005, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Katelyn03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,103	IVF and tracking BBT's Is it possible to still track BBT's during an IVF cycle or do all the meds have to many side effects, like Night sweats etc? I was just curious! Thanks, __________________ Kimberly Twins!! Katelyn and Matthew Arrived: Jan. 25, 2006 (35wks 1 day) I'm a "Sweet Heart Mommie"

03-08-2005, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-Maura Board Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 12,946	Hi Katelyn. Here is an excerpt from the fertilityplus website: "Q: Are my BBTs as accurate if I am taking fertility medications such as Clomid or injectibles? A: In a word, no . . . but that doesn’t mean they don’t tell you something. Clomid often causes elevated BBTs around the time of taking the medication, and it appears to be more common to have a triphasic BBT on medications without pregnancy. It is also more common to have a long luteal phase without pregnancy. Other monitoring is more reliable when on medication." That said, I have seen people bbt while on an IVF cycle and they ARE able to see their ovulation clearly. So, if you want to try, it can't hurt and it could give you valuable information. Best of luck+++++++++++ Maura

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