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LuvmyShihTzu
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New to all this...
Can someone clear up some terms and things for me please?
I notice people writing about DPO, which I looked up and see that it is Days Past Ovulation. How is this important when TTC? TIA
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Posted 2/9/09 9:17 AM  |
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Re: New to all this...
DPO is very important for testing purposes-the days past ovulation are your luteal phase-it is a good indicator when you get further in your two week wait of when to test or when AF comes.
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| Posted 2/9/09 9:19 AM |
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Linda1003
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Re: New to all this...
Posted by munchkinfacemama
DPO is very important for testing purposes-the days past ovulation are your luteal phase-it is a good indicator when you get further in your two week wait of when to test or when AF comes.
ITA but just wanted to add that if you are somewhat reqular, meaning having a 27-30 day cycle.. your LP will be about 13 - 15 days. So from the day after you ovulate you'd cound 13 14 or 15 days and that's when you should get AF. If your cycle is longer or shorter it will change you lp. track it for a few months to be sure how long your lp is.
good luck!!
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| Posted 2/9/09 9:28 AM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
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Re: New to all this...
Posted by Linda1003
Posted by munchkinfacemama
DPO is very important for testing purposes-the days past ovulation are your luteal phase-it is a good indicator when you get further in your two week wait of when to test or when AF comes.
ITA but just wanted to add that if you are somewhat reqular, meaning having a 27-30 day cycle.. your LP will be about 13 - 15 days. So from the day after you ovulate you'd cound 13 14 or 15 days and that's when you should get AF. If your cycle is longer or shorter it will change you lp. track it for a few months to be sure how long your lp is.
good luck!!
I'm sorry, but this will further show my newness to this lol What is LP? Thanks for the info!
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| Posted 2/9/09 9:30 AM |
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Linda1003
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Re: New to all this...
The Luteal Phase is a term that is used in describing the time period that's calculated from the day after ovulation and runs through the remainder of a monthly cycle. This phase usually lasts between 12 and 16 days and is fairly consistent within woman's cycle. This page explains the importance of the Luteal Phase and its function while charting your fertility spreadsheet.
The luteal phase is the day after ovulation and runs through the remainder of a woman's cycle. It is also frequently referred to as "days past ovulation" or "DPO". During the luteal phase a women produces progesterone increasing her temperature. The higher temperature acts like an incubator which is important in maturing a fertilized egg if conception has occurred.
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| Posted 2/9/09 9:32 AM |
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Linda1003
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Re: New to all this...
more good info:
The length of the first phase (pre-ovulatory) can vary within a woman's cycle - but the luteal phase usually remains the same. Ovulation can be delayed by a number of factors....stress, illness, medication, heavily increased activity, etc. Even if you do not ovulate around the normal time period - in knowing the length of your luteal phase you are aware of exactly when your menstrual period is due. This discounts the belief of those say they always have "late periods". If they were charting they would realize that actually it was just their ovulation being delayed and they were not late at all. A normal luteal phase is approximately 12 - 16 days and needs to be at least 10 days for implantation to take place. A short luteal phase can cause fertility problems making it difficult for a women to get pregnant.
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| Posted 2/9/09 9:33 AM |
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