How do I know if I am ovulating with irregular periods?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have been trying to get pregnant for a year now. So far it has not been a success, and the main reason is I have irregular periods and difficulty tracking my fertile window. I have been tracking my ovulation this month, and according to my calculations, I should be ovulating this week.
All week, I kept checking my cervical mucus and doing ovulation tests. The last five days, my ovulation tests all came back negative until today. I saw only a faint line. But from here, I got very confused. The reason is, according to my knowledge, if you reach your ovulation, your cervical mucus should also change to a watery, slimy, or egg consistency.
When I check my mucus, it is grainy and white, which suggests a yeast infection, but I have no other symptoms. No burning feeling, itching, or bad smells. Just white, grainy mucus. Does this mean I do have a yeast infection, even though I have no other symptoms?
Can this affect my chances of getting pregnant?
Please advise.
Hello,
Welcome to iclinq.com.
I understand your concern.
Yeast infections are usually associated with symptoms like itching or pain. The mucus description sounds more like an ovulatory discharge. The discharges are not always bookish, it varies with individuals and patterns may have some changes during active sexual life.
So do not worry and have regular intercourse during this time, as it is the fertile period. Generally, timed intercourse adds stress to both partners, so have casual stress-free sex, it actually makes wonders.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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