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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    How do I know if I'm ovulating without a regular period?

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    Trying To Conceive Women's Health
    Hi i am a 32 year old female. I never had irregular periods until 3 years ago i had thyroid function tests and i was diagnosed with under-active thyroid. I was put on Sodium Thyroxine 150mcg 1x daily. After 1 year it was checked and has been normal since.

    However i am not getting a period. I only get a heavy period once every 8-9 months. This worries me as my husband and I have been trying to conceive and i am unable to follow an ovulation chart… i asked my GP to recommend me to a gynaecologist but she told me to be patient and my period will come in due course. Currently i had my last period beginning 29.3.2013 finishing on 2.4.2013. I also have a diary of any changes i noticed and I noticed:

    9.5.2013-specks of pinkish blood twice then also clear stretchy like mucous.
    11.5.2013 brown spotting in the morning only
    24.5.2013- tiny spot of blood?

    I am doing regular ovulation tests- ALL NEGATIVE
    I took a Pregnancy test - NEGATIVE???
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    Angela Jackson

    Exercise Scientist

    I have qualifications as an Exercise Scientist, Herbalist and Health Coach, with over 10 years experience in the preventative health industry helping people to improve … View Profile

    Hi, that clear stretchy mucous you mentioned is what happens around ovulation. In a normal cycle you'll experience that for a day or a couple of days, and its around the time it finishes that you're fertile. There is a lot that can be done from a herbal medicine perspective to assist with bringing your cycle back into regularity. Unfortunately conventional medicine doesn't have much to offer here. I'd be happy to discuss things further with you if you're interested. All the best! Angela.

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  • Tamara Williams

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    I was wondering what r the meds or anything that will bring back my periods, my bf and are wanting to get pregnant, thank you

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  • Dr Carolyn Ee

    Acupuncturist, GP (General Practitioner)

    I'm a Sydney GP with a special interest in women's health especially menopause and TTC ( trying to conceive). I specialise in acupuncture, and am … View Profile

    It can be a bit more difficult to predict ovulation if your periods are irregular. However, all women can look out for the same signs that point to ovulation every month. The clear stretchy-type mucus indicates that your Estrogen levels have peaked, which USUALLY means ovulation will occur shortly after (24 hrs or so).

    You will usually find that your period arrives 14 days after noticing this mucus. This “luteal phase” (the time between ovulation and your period arriving) is always 14 days in length. I am wondering if your period did arrive after 24/5/13? (I am not sure when you posted about this).

    However, your periods are very far apart, and this makes it even more challenging for you. If you haven't had your period yet, and if you are only having a few, if that, per year, a gynaecologist review is an excellent idea. Good luck

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    Dr Saul Cohen

    Gynaecologist, Obstetrician

    Dr Cohen is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who has a women centered approach. Dr Cohen has a public appointment at Monash health. Private patients are … View Profile

    Hi there,
    I would recommend that you see a gynecologist. There are a number of causes of anovulation (not regularly ovulating). One of the common causes is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).  PCOS can be diagnosed on history and examination findings coupled with ultrasound and bloods test results.
    A complete infertility work up may help you and your husband. This would include semen analysis, tubal studies and investigation of your ovulation status.
    Once you have this information you can then be counseled as to the best way forward.
    Good Luck.

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