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monkeybride
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Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Does your estrogen go down closer to when AF is going to come?
Basically I haven't gotten a peak, just highs or positive OPK. On CD 18 of a usual 26-28 day cycle. Today the Estrogen line on my CBEFM stick was darker than it has been (meaning your estrogen is decreasing when it's darker) but the LH line is a lot lighter. I don't think this is a good sign. 
Sorry to be such a pain with these obscure questions. I'm just trying to figure out what's going on. If it's residual med effects or something else that I should go to the doctor about.
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Posted 12/17/07 2:18 PM  |
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Re: Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Here is a great animation of yoru monthly cycle
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| Posted 12/17/07 3:08 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Posted by melijane
Here is a great animation of yoru monthly cycle
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Thanks.
I guess it makes some sense that my "estrogen" is dropping now but I don't understand why I didn't get a positive OPK.
I think I need to start temping to get a better picture.
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| Posted 12/17/07 3:18 PM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Posted by melijane
Here is a great animation of yoru monthly cycle
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Great site! Thanks for sharing. 
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| Posted 12/17/07 3:18 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Yes, your estrogen and progesterone levels should drop just before AF - hence why your temperatures take a nice dip before, or just as you're getting AF.
I agree, charting would definitely give you a better picture of exactly what's going on.
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| Posted 12/17/07 3:54 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Posted by Bxgell2
Yes, your estrogen and progesterone levels should drop just before AF - hence why your temperatures take a nice dip before, or just as you're getting AF.
I agree, charting would definitely give you a better picture of exactly what's going on.
I'm CD 18 so I've got about 8-10 days left. Does that still make sense? Do they drop now or is it too soon?
I wish I didn't even have to think about any of this.
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| Posted 12/17/07 4:18 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Posted by monkeybride
Posted by Bxgell2
Yes, your estrogen and progesterone levels should drop just before AF - hence why your temperatures take a nice dip before, or just as you're getting AF.
I agree, charting would definitely give you a better picture of exactly what's going on.
I'm CD 18 so I've got about 8-10 days left. Does that still make sense? Do they drop now or is it too soon?
I wish I didn't even have to think about any of this.
Hmmm, honestly, I don't really know - what I DO know is that my temps and sticks will vary each week, day and month, and I try not to put too much import into any given variation. Seriously, I think many of your concerns will be assuaged by charting - and if you have any real concerns, you can always go to your ob/gyn who can take some blood and determine if your hormone levels are where they should be.
Could it be the steroid injection that still messing up your cycles?
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| Posted 12/17/07 4:23 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Posted by Bxgell2
Could it be the steroid injection that still messing up your cycles?
I think it could be. I *thought* things were getting normal based on some symptoms. I will give it one more month (that will be 3 months) then I'll make an appointment with my OB if I don't have any definite signs of ovulation.
I plan to use my BBT starting CD 1. I guess I have to sign up for some program online then?
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| Posted 12/17/07 4:25 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Does anyone know, does estrogen...
Posted by monkeybride
Posted by Bxgell2
Could it be the steroid injection that still messing up your cycles?
I think it could be. I *thought* things were getting normal based on some symptoms. I will give it one more month (that will be 3 months) then I'll make an appointment with my OB if I don't have any definite signs of ovulation.
I plan to use my BBT starting CD 1. I guess I have to sign up for some program online then?
Yeah - I prefer fertility friend. The chart will likely show you if you're ovulating - it won't show you when you're ovulating - you'll only be able to see that a few days after, but one month of charting should start to give you a clearer picture.
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