OPK problems....again.

bluemomma · 05-14-2006, 08:49 PM

OK, I am really starting to dislike OPK's. This month again I couldn't find my peak. I've been testing twice a day (every 12 hours) and on CD 11 I got a line that was at least half again as light as the reference line. I figured (hoped) that it would get darker....but in the AM on CD 12 it was fainter and by that evening it was gone.

I had 2 good follies on u/s and a nice thick triple stripe endo. I had ewcm starting at CD9 to about CD13. If I'm not ovulating, my body is doing a heck of a job pretending.

My OB thought I might have missed the peak, so we went ahead with the diui on Sat. I guess I'm wondering if that really makes sense. Everything I've ever read says that the peak is detectable for close to 24 hours minimum.

I did have o type pain starting about an hour before the diui, so I'm crossing all my fingers that the OPK's just don't like me for some reason!

I've only been OPKing for two months, but I haven't seen a peak at all.....ever. Is it possible to peak for only a couple of hours? Does anyone else have any ideas what could be going on?

Thanks,
Blue

Ferret Mommy · 05-14-2006, 10:07 PM

I am sorry you are having issues. I usually saw a ++ opk the day before O. This was confirmed by the BBT and progesterone test. I know that there have been talks of some people not seeing a ++OPK, ever. I am not sure what could cause that. Maybe you do not have what is needed for the actual release of the egg? Have you talked to your Dr? Maybe u need a trigger to make U O for sure.

Best Wishes! Kat

bluemomma · 05-15-2006, 12:31 AM

My OB did say that if this cycle didn't work that she would do the next one with a trigger shot. I do know that the 2 follies that were there did rupture, I'm an ultrasound tech and I saw them Fri morning and when I checked Sun night they were ruptured. I can't BBT due to my schedule but if this cycle doesn't work, I think I'll ask about the progesterone test.

Thanks,
Blue

**BC-DKNY** · 05-15-2006, 07:36 AM

blue......have you tired a different brand of OPK? i always found clear plan to be the most reliable.

**BC-Maura** · 05-15-2006, 12:32 PM

Hi Blue: I was going to say the same thing as Dina ... maybe try another brand? I too was a big fan of ClearPlan Easy

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Good luck and fingers crossed for you... keep us posted!
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Maura

bluemomma · 05-15-2006, 06:01 PM

The first month I used Walgreens brand. This past month I used ClearBlue Easy. Maybe I should try 3 times a day?

**BC-DKNY** · 05-15-2006, 06:15 PM

ok, going and back and reading your first post.....correct me if i'm worng....you didn't continue to OPK past the evening of cd 12?

bluemomma · 05-15-2006, 06:34 PM

No, I did just to see if it would show anything. I tested until Sun night when I saw that the follies were ruptured. Last month I tested until CD 17. I usually have a 27 day cycle....if that helps. Also, Sat was the last day that I had ewcm. Now it's just clear.

**BC-DKNY** · 05-15-2006, 06:42 PM

blue, i'm stumped. what does your doc say about this? i don't see how you could've missed your peak when your testing 2x a day....

bluemomma · 05-15-2006, 06:52 PM

She said that my peak may have been inbetween. That I caught it going up and then 12 hrs later I caught it going down. I couldn't find anything online about anyone having a peak that lasted for less them 24 hours. I was wondering if anyone here had ever heard about that happening.

She's not a RE though, just an OB. The thing is, she's a friend of mine and doing the iui's for free. If this one doesn't work work, I think I'll try one more with her and the trigger shot before I suck it up and pay for an RE.

Thanks,
Blue

05-14-2006, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
bluemomma 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 130	OPK problems....again. OK, I am really starting to dislike OPK's. This month again I couldn't find my peak. I've been testing twice a day (every 12 hours) and on CD 11 I got a line that was at least half again as light as the reference line. I figured (hoped) that it would get darker....but in the AM on CD 12 it was fainter and by that evening it was gone. I had 2 good follies on u/s and a nice thick triple stripe endo. I had ewcm starting at CD9 to about CD13. If I'm not ovulating, my body is doing a heck of a job pretending. My OB thought I might have missed the peak, so we went ahead with the diui on Sat. I guess I'm wondering if that really makes sense. Everything I've ever read says that the peak is detectable for close to 24 hours minimum. I did have o type pain starting about an hour before the diui, so I'm crossing all my fingers that the OPK's just don't like me for some reason! I've only been OPKing for two months, but I haven't seen a peak at all.....ever. Is it possible to peak for only a couple of hours? Does anyone else have any ideas what could be going on? Thanks, Blue

05-15-2006, 12:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
BC-Maura Board Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 12,945	Hi Blue: I was going to say the same thing as Dina ... maybe try another brand? I too was a big fan of ClearPlan Easy. Good luck and fingers crossed for you... keep us posted! ++++++++++++++++++ Maura

05-15-2006, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
bluemomma 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 130	No, I did just to see if it would show anything. I tested until Sun night when I saw that the follies were ruptured. Last month I tested until CD 17. I usually have a 27 day cycle....if that helps. Also, Sat was the last day that I had ewcm. Now it's just clear. Last edited by bluemomma; 05-15-2006 at 06:41 PM.

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05-14-2006, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 10,907 Blog Entries: 42	I am sorry you are having issues. I usually saw a ++ opk the day before O. This was confirmed by the BBT and progesterone test. I know that there have been talks of some people not seeing a ++OPK, ever. I am not sure what could cause that. Maybe you do not have what is needed for the actual release of the egg? Have you talked to your Dr? Maybe u need a trigger to make U O for sure. Best Wishes! Kat

05-15-2006, 12:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
bluemomma 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 130	My OB did say that if this cycle didn't work that she would do the next one with a trigger shot. I do know that the 2 follies that were there did rupture, I'm an ultrasound tech and I saw them Fri morning and when I checked Sun night they were ruptured. I can't BBT due to my schedule but if this cycle doesn't work, I think I'll ask about the progesterone test. Thanks, Blue

05-15-2006, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
bluemomma 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 130	The first month I used Walgreens brand. This past month I used ClearBlue Easy. Maybe I should try 3 times a day?

05-15-2006, 06:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
bluemomma 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 130	She said that my peak may have been inbetween. That I caught it going up and then 12 hrs later I caught it going down. I couldn't find anything online about anyone having a peak that lasted for less them 24 hours. I was wondering if anyone here had ever heard about that happening. She's not a RE though, just an OB. The thing is, she's a friend of mine and doing the iui's for free. If this one doesn't work work, I think I'll try one more with her and the trigger shot before I suck it up and pay for an RE. Thanks, Blue