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Charting BBT (Basil Body Temperature) for Birth Control?
Asked by H.J. from Seattle
on March 20, 2009
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O.k. so I have never been a fan of drugs or medicine. But have falling into the trap for birth control. As of 3 months ago I was more then comfortable with taking birt...
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- check out "Taking Charge of your Fertility". It will tell you all about the charting method - how to do it, how to use it: http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your...
- I agree that __Taking Charge of Your Fertility___ is an excellent resource. Once you figure out when you're ovulating, give yourself a wide berth around your fertile p...
- Many things can effect your temperature, so that's not as foolproof as one might hope. Barrier birthcontrol methods have a pretty high success rate as long as you use...
My Son Has a Low Body Temperature
Asked by C.C. from Seattle
on January 8, 2012
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My son is 5 years old and thursday night he went to bed early was very tired so i did not think nothing and when i got into bed his head was cold checked his temp. an...
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- First the new thought in Nursing is don't add any thing to a temp. taken under the arm. Second don't wait until Monday take him to the Dr.s either the ER or a Urgent C...
- Me and my girls all three run on the low end, usually high 96 or low 97's, but occasionally in the 95's. All three of us also dehydrate really easily. My doc always ...
- Um.... A temp that low would require hospitalization since it's near the hypothermia level temp. Are you sure your thermometer is correct or was used correctly?
Taking Your Temperature When TTC
Asked by N.F. from Washington DC
on August 21, 2008
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This is my first month charting my temperatures and they are all over the place. This is also my first month taking clomid (I know I should be monitored but I'm not). ...
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- Hey - you must take your temperature before you make a single move out of bed! I would wake up, slowly reach over for the digital thermometer and take it immediately....
- No, it is not possible to ovulate and not have your temperature increase. Progesterone increases your body temperature in preparation for a baby with ovulation. Ho...
- Best of luck to you. I know this can be a very stressful and upsetting time. I also took Clomid and it worked for me. I was told I should chart my temperature for a...
Hypothyroid Questions
Asked by M.C. from Seattle
on May 18, 2009
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For those of you who are hypothyroid...are any of you trying a more natural method as in watching what you eat and avoiding foods that slow thyroid function and taking...
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- I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism through a naturopath at the Bastyr Center, a natural health clinic. Treatment without medication didn't seem like a realistic optio...
- I had the same issue years ago before my daughter was conceived. I found a naturalpath/acupuncturist to be a great help. The seem more open to alternatives - they al...
- I am hypothyroid but it took years to determine this because the doctor (MD) said my thyroid was normal but my eye doctor said I had classic signs of hypothyroidism. ...
Seeking Help for Hormonal Imbalance
Asked by V.R. from Sacramento
on August 2, 2010
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I am 38 yrs old & am experiencing wacky stuff with my hormones. My mother started her menopause journey at 38, so it's possible it may be perimenopausal symptoms. But ...
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- i would try those topical wild yam extract creams, side effect (randiness) also you could try holy basil and black cohosh supplements. ive heard eating yams (not s...
- Were you checked for low grade infections? (High white blood cell counts often indicate that) I had similar symptoms as you (I'm 42) and no detectable hormone imbalanc...
- I would get a second opinion. When I was tested for perimenopause, I had MULTIPLE blood tests at different times of my cycle. I'm actually going to the doctor for a ...
Dollar Store Ovulation Tests?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on April 15, 2012
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I swear by the dollar store pregnancy tests, but am unsure about the ovulation tests. We are ttc and if they work I'd love to save some money! Any knowledge?
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- I read in Consumer reports that the $1 store varieties are as good as any....it's all the same technology as Megan states. The difference is that larger stores are ...
- I did Basil Body Temperature, easy and all you need is a thermometer, and I made my own tracking chart, which you can now print off the internet, I got easily pregnant...
- They are worth a try, but if you don't have any success then get a digital fertility monitor-those work!! That's how we got our daughter! :-) HTH, A.
Breastfeeding & Menstrual Cycle
Asked by C.W. from Sarasota
on March 19, 2008
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I breastfed our son for 11 months. I stopped breastfeeding him around Feb. 14th, 2008 and have NOT had my menstrual cycle yet. I did NOT have any periods during brea...
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- Hi C., You need to get a basil theromometer. They have kits @ CVS or Walgreens. Take your temperature everyday and record the number. Your temp stays the same un...
- Hi, C.. Mine came back after 11 months (and for me, it was a glorious, feminine product-free 11 months!), at which point in time I was still breastfeeding. 4 weeks for...
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on June 16, 2008
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Hi, I have a 10 month old son who I am still breastfeeding. I would like to get pregnant again, but I have not gotten my period back yet. I am not ready to wean him ...
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- Start taking your basil body temperature EVERY morning at the same time (or around) before you get out of bed and chart it. You can get the charts on line or from you...
- I did this successfully with my current pregnancy (due last week, expecting the baby any day now!) I suggest looking at Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschl...
- I am not sure if that is possible - I think once you ovulate, menstruation will follow. Check out the book - Taking Charge of Your Fertility. That will help you char...
Trying to Concieve After Eight Months
Asked by M.O. from Washington DC
on April 16, 2010
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i had a miscarriage in august of 09 and now its april..its almost been eight months.i get my monthly periods and i was talking the pill for about a month after my misc...
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- The PP already mentioned fertilityfriend. I used that site while TTC. Lots of information and other people in the same situation. Hope all goes well for you.
- I feel your pain. I had 1 miscarriage, then a successful pregnancy, then 3 more miscarriages. My cycle never really went back to normal even though I had a monthly f...
- M.: I am truly sorry you are going through this. I know your pain. I've lost 3 babies. One at 20 weeks and the other two at 12 to 16 weeks. We tried for 4 years to ...
Low Basal Temps/hypothryoidism
Asked by M.K. from Appleton
on March 27, 2010
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Have had my thyroid levels tested several times due to various reasons; results always normal. Have not had thyroid antibodies tested though. Been tracking fertility...
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- Different docs have different definitions of what is normal, thyroid-wise. Have you had a full thyroid panel run (not just TSH, but thyroid hormone themselves, fre...
- I had issues with my thyroid. I knew something was wrong, but my test kept coming back in normal ranges. I finally went to a fertility care specialist that used Napr...
- My BBT would be from 94.9-96.4 at the most, Crazy i never thought someone could have such low temperature and yes my thermometers all 6 that I tried worked just fine. ...
