Ovulating every other month?

Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:20 am

I'm still pretty new here, so let me give you a little info on me. I'm 36 years old, DH is 39. We have 1 biological child, born 9/08. She was conceieved with little effort, took 3 cycles. I have a history of cysts and fibroids, nothing major. I was on BCP for 8 years prior to our daughter, started again soon after she was born and took my last BCP for this attempt at the end of 6/12.

Ok, so I have noticed that every other month I am getting ovulation signs; EWCM, CP is high, sore nipples. My period begins with days of spotting and mild cramps, followed by a normal period for me. The off months I have nothing, I am really dry the entire month and AF is lots of spotting, slight period and the more spotting, no cramps. Could it be that one of my tubes is blocked or I have stopped ovulating from one side?

Not sure of there would be any other signs. As of now, we have decided that we will not pursue any medical intervention if we do not get pregnant. I'm just wondering if any of you who may be seeking medical advice have experienced this and can offer some insight? I guess, if there is a chance that one ovary/tube is having issues then our TTCing will last a little longer than originally planned.

Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:06 pm

I don't have experience with this, but I just wanted to say welcome. I hope your stay is sort and sweet and you get a BFP in the next few cycles

Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:30 pm

I could be wrong on this because I can't find it again, but I think I read ovulation doesn't necessarily alternate sides each month. It's more a result of where the most dominant follicle happens to develop. How long are your cycles? Do you chart?

Missing our angel 11-29-12 5w 3d

Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:58 pm

Since stopping the BCP they seem to be about 34 days long. Before the pill and while TtC last time they were closer to 30 days, so I'm just wondering if I am showing my age. I chart, but not in detail. I don't temp, I don't think with would get an accurate reading, my wake up times and nights are very inconsistent. I don't use OPKs, but will if this month is unsuccessful.

Interesting regarding not alternating. I think I'll research that.

Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:48 am

I could be wrong on this because I can't find it again, but I think I read ovulation doesn't necessarily alternate sides each month. It's more a result of where the most dominant follicle happens to develop. How long are your cycles? Do you chart?

This is right. It all depends on the follicle that is dominant. However you can have an ovary that is dominant and has a higher chance of that follicle.

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