Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Question re: Charting, TriPhasic Pattern, But Always Ends in AF (children mentioned)

Question:

Does anybody out there know anything about: We are ttc, and have been charting for a few months.  The timing of our "activities" has been good with respect to when I ovulate, based on the temperature rise.  For the past couple of months I have kept at that raised level for 5 days, and then on the next day gone up to a higher yet temperature range.  According to Wechler ("Taking Charge…") this triphasic pattern "almost always indicates pregnancy".  Each time, however, after 11 to 13 days pco, my temp has dropped, and AF has returned.  The first time, I tested positive [home preg. test], with a VERY VERY faint line,  about 6 days pco, and after that all tests were negative.  This last time all tests were negative. It’s not a luteal phase defect, I’m quite sure, as the luteal phase is lasting more than 10 days, and I have had no problem carrying two other children to term.  I am, however, considerably older now (42). My question is,does anybody know whether it is true that the triphasic pattern almost always indicates pregnancy?  Is it possible that this is just somehow my general pattern, and I’m not really conceiving, only to keep losing it almost right away?   Also, either way, given the above information, is there anything in particular anybody would suggest we look into, do, etc.? Thanks!

Response:

My question is,does anybody know whether it is true that the triphasic pattern almost always indicates pregnancy?

This is not totally true.  Many women have a triphasic pattern to their temps. And pg women do not always have triphasic temps. I am, however, considerably older now (42).

I would recommend that you run, not walk to the nearest RE if you truly are serious about getting pg.  At least you will know which obstacles you will need to overcome. Good luck! Jocelyn in Honolulu

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