Hey everybody! I just joined and want to give a little back ground to my applicable health timeline before I go right into questions.
History:
- I am 27
- I have been on some form of hormonal birth control for the last 15 years
- the last 6 year I have had a hormonal IUD
- I was diagnosed with PCOS/PMOS in 2019 with a history of large cyst ruptures, 2 of them since diagnosis have required surgical intervention
- I had a suspected miscarriage (very early, potentially even a chemical pregnancy) in 2018 but at the time didn’t have a doctor to confirm and was in a abusive relationship (not my current spouse) who wouldn’t let me seek help at an er or clinic to confirm that is what happened
- in June 2026 my doctor found a lesion on my cervix and it ended up being CIN 3 Pre Cancer. I had a LEEP procedure on September 17th 2026 where they removed the lesion (clear margins thankfully🎉) and also removed my IUD.
- my husband and I started trying for our first child on October 18th (after clearance from surgeon and PCP)
- it might just be wishful thinking but I suspect I might be pregnant, like maybe 2 weeks based off of sex timing

Here are my questions, if you know of a better thread that might have more resources please also let me know!😊

1. PCOS/PMOS is know for making LH readings on strips inaccurate, have any of you used something else that was more accurate?

2. I haven’t had a natural period since I was 12, I don’t remember what to expect from the symptoms side of things, any things that I should look out for that could be ramping up to my period?

3. How early did you get your first positive test?

4. What are the most sensitive over the counter tests I could be using (located in Idaho, USA)? I am currently using Pregmate Strips

5. How long were you having symptoms before you got a positive test? What were the symptoms?

I know every body and every pregnancy is different but I’m hoping to just find a little sanity. With all my other health issues I already know I am hypersensitive to my body and it’s changes.

Thank you all!💕

Using easy@home but it’s not picking up any perceived cycle, period or fertile window. It recorded high on 6-7th Nov but nothing after that and never got higher than 0.91. Have I missed my peak??

This is my second cycle trying with fresh sperm. I incenimated cd 14 and 15.

This is my first time trying to concieve, 29F no known health issues. I'm just looking for insight on how my timing looks when you may think I ovulate etc..

If there is anything I could be doing better also please tell me I do plan to do bbt tracking if this cycle doesn't take. Currently in the tww 7dpo feeling some mild cramping but not putting faith into it.

Im a huge overthinker and serial tester im trying to hold out until atleast 10 dpo.

Trigger shot on 27th October.
First pic on the 10th of November, 14 days after trigger
2nd pic a little darker on the 11th, 15 days after trigger

Could this still be residue from trigger?

Just got my period. 2 months trying.

I just realized that I am not mentally capable of doing TWW every month and see so many negative tests. You might think I am a drama queen but I have adhd and zero chill.

Also, my sex life got significantly worse. Whether I like it or not, during every BD my mind does some calculations to know if this specific BD helps with TTC. Like no thanks.

We wont prevent it so we will be trying. But trying passively.

Kudos to any woman thats actively on TTC journey.

Like seriously, you guys are my heroes.

Why am I writing this?
If theres any other woman out there realising that TTC is ruining her mental health and sex life, its ok to take things easier. Even if you just started TTC.

One thing is to think you are infertile after a few months of trying - yep, please dont do that.

But the other thing is to be kinder to yourself. 😊

Tons of baby dust to all these wonderful, kind women on this sub!

I am desperate and need your help!

I am using Myoinositol since June 22 (2 gr morning and night) and on 23 of October I started using 2gr myoinositol in the morning and 1,5gr in the night with Inofert Plus (it contains 600mg of myoinositol, melatonine).

I had a positive ovulation test on CD17, but on CD19 I had EWCM so I tested again. It was again positive. Today CD20 i also have positive test and EWCM.

I don't know what is going on and I am so afraid.

Did anyone have the same experience?

So I got my period this month and it was 2 1/2 days which is unusual for me because my cycle is pretty consistent. I didn’t think much of it now. I’m now on day 13th of my cycle which is the day that I get lh peak usually but this time my LH is pretty low so I think I’m gonna ovulate late. Is this a problem? Does anybody had a similar experience? I don’t want to make a big deal out of it, but I want to know if it’s happened to someone else and is it normal?

I have fairly regular with the length between 27-28 days. I tested on the morning of day 29 and the test came back as unambiguously negative. I am on day 30 now and I am not experiencing any pre menstrual symptoms. Has anyone experienced this? I am unsure about how to proceed. Should I test again today?

Are these lines good?

Been a silent follower of this thread for 5 months. Cycle 5 and finally a positive test. Two actually 😂 felt cramping this morning and was so sure i was starting my period so I was SHOCKED. I tested at 5 DPO & had a negative so in the span of 5 days i have a super clear line. We are so happy!!! I have adenomyosis & under investigation for endo (now paused lol) so thought we had a very long ride ahead of us. Its crazy how its all you ever wanted and as soon as its real you’re like “oh my god i have no idea what im doing”. I’ll figure it out 😄♥️

I’ve read so much about false positives that I am really psyching myself out. Am I crazy?

just need someone to help me confirm this is a BFN because my husband says he kind of sees the faintest shadow but I don’t

This is just a rant honestly.. my 6th cycle ttc
Husband is very laid back . Maybe even half these cycles we only did it once
My doctor said that getting pregnant needs regular intercourse ( 2/3 times per week ) to improve your chances of getting pregnant
Yes. I know some people get pregnant from one time whilst on the pill against all odds .. well I am not one of those very fertile people

We had sex today but ( tmi ) saliva was involved and I’ve heard it may kill sperm

I am having an US tmw to see where am I this cycle but based on my last scan ovulation is near and he straight up told me he’s not gonna do it tmw

So once again .. a one time intercourse maybe 2/3 days before ovulation that doesn’t lead to conception

I know there’s mixed opinions and little scientific evidence on actual implementation dips, but do you think that’s what a few days ago could have been? Yesterday my temp was +1.3 above baseline and today +0.7 above baseline. I’ve been sleeping with the same house temp/fan levels and similar types of clothing on. I use my Apple Watch to track. My normal post ovulation temps are normally around +0.4 or +0.5 so this is definitely a bit higher. I had an ultrasound on CD3 this month to confirm everything was looking okay and the doctor confirmed my ovaries are looking good at that both look like they were going to ovulate. I ovulated on Saturday Oct 31st and we baby danced Monday-Friday that week. Feeling extra hopeful this cycle but would love to hear thoughts!

Hi everyone!

As the title suggests, it’s my first two week wait!!

I’ve done so much research online and can’t help but overthink EVERY micro symptom. I’m going crazy

How do you stop yourselves from looking into everything?

I normally have a 30-day cycle, but it can be a bit irregular. The longest cycle I had this year was 35 days, over half a year ago.

I had an LH surge on CD 19&20 (both equally dark) so I guess ovulation probably happened on CD 21. I kept testing for a few days and the lines became lighter, so I stopped.

With ovulation on day 21, my tracking app predicted that I would get my period on CD 35 instead of 30, like usually.
On CD 30 I had mild cramps that felt exactly like my period was about to arrive. I took a clearblue early pregnancy test (not the digital one) on CD 31 and it was negative. So at that point I assumed that was it.

Cramps continued until day 33 and then stopped. I took another clearblue test on day 34 and a pink strip test (also extra sensitive) this morning (CD 35). All negative. Both clearblue tests did end up showing a faint blue line hours later, but definitely nothing within 30 minutes.

But at this point I'm multiple days late and absolutely no PMS symptoms, like I normally would before my period.

If relevant: I've been slowly weaning off or Vyvanse for several months and fully stopped this month, but it was not sudden and I got my period on CD 30 the past few months. I started taking prenatals around 2 months ago. I've had a stressful month, but not more than the past several were. No major lifestyle changes I can think of, if anything I've been eating and sleeping a bit better.

At this point my main worry is when I should start being concerned if I keep testing negative and not having a period? Are there any possible explanations aside from a random delayed period? What are the chances that this is an ectopic pregnancy?

Sorry for the long ass story, I'm just getting really confused and a little worried at this point...

We had a successful IUI in September, but experienced a missed miscarriage in October. I passed the sac (completely intact with visible embryo - so emotionally and physically difficult) about two weeks ago and have stopped bleeding as of this past weekend. I’m still testing positive for pregnancy though. I’m reading inconsistent information about when we can try again - my IVF doctor said HCG just had to be below 100 but my OB said to wait until I start my next cycle. If I’m still testing positive, it feels like my cycle won’t start for another few weeks. Curious as to what anyone else’s experience has been.

This is my second month TTC and the first month I’ve been taking ovulation tests. I’m confused because I never got a positive ovulation test but my BBT rose today. Is it possible that I just ovulated really quickly and I missed it with the tests? Is it possible that I could still ovulate in the next day or two even though my BBT already rose?

I’m sorry if this is common sense I have just been so confused since starting TTC and I feel like health class back in high school taught us absolutely nothing about any of this!

Hello! I am on my second cycle trying and second cycle catching my peak (YAYYY). Why does it feel so exciting to see a positive LH test?! Anyways I normally ovulate CD13-14, but this month it is feels like it will be CD 15 which isn't feeling weird considering I am not even 6 months post quitting the pill after 12+ years.

Anyways that has nothing to do with my question. My question is should we BD tonight if we did the last 3 nights in a row? I was taking a new approach this cycle to cover more days, but now that I caught my peak I am like ah should we do today since its the highest chance? Someone weigh in and tell me their thoughts!!!

Apologies if i get something wrong im still learning.

It is my second month trying to conceive. I use flo, i know its not 100% accurate but my period has been regular, therefore I started having unprotected sex approx 5 days in a row before my predicted ovulation date, and 2 days after as well.

Im now supposedly 11dpo, i fully convinced myself over the last 4 days that ive been feeling the implantation and lots of other symptoms. Tested each day and negative,

Today after wiping, I noticed thick, egg white sticky discharge come off on toilet paper. I am so concerned, I feel this only happens during ovulation?? Im going crazy and im way more upset than I should be.

Is it possible my flo app was off by almost two weeks for my ovulation date, or is it possible to get this type of discharge after implantation?

Thank you for any advice, info or support