How Effective Is The Clearblue Fertility Monitor In Determining Ovulation Period?

Posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016

Question: I am trying to conceive and have been for 6 months. I have had all blood tests and ultrasound scan all is normal. I have seen a fertility specialist he wont start any kind of fertility treatment until my BMI is 35. My BMI.is currently 40 so I am trying my best to lose weight. I am 40 years of age and worry I will never be a mum. I have started having mild pink bleeding around day 14-17 of my cycle this is unusual for me. My consultant isnt worried and says relax and I will get pregnant naturally. Husbands sperm count is also fine. Do you see I conceive and how do I know I definitely ovulate? I have bought a clearblue fertility monitor which only ever shows low and high fertility and never a peak. My consultant says I do ovulate and to ignore ovulation tests as it causes more stress. What are your thoughts please? All I want is to be a mum and I am getting very depressed and upset about things.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound scan required to identify ovulation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

As long as you have regular cycles there is chance of pregnancy. Though chances reduce after 40, you can still keep trying as your husband's sperms are good.

Ultrasound scan is best way to predict ovulation if clearblue monitor is uncertain.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (1 minute later)

Ultrasound scan has shown ovulation. I will try and upload reports shortly xx

Answered by Dr. Soumya (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ok

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Please upload reports

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (3 hours later)

I have uploaded blood reports and ultrasound scan says multiple eggs. I will try and find report. Polycystic ovaries been ruled out. Do you think I can conceive naturally? We have intercourse 3 times a week. Even though I have a high BMI do I have chances please?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal Report

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Reports seem to be normal. I think everything is going on well.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Do you think I can conceive even though I have a high BMI

Answered by Dr. Soumya (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Reducing BMI will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

High BMI is associated with reduced chance of pregnancy as well as increased chance of miscarriage.

Hence I suggest weight loss which will help in you getting pregnant faster.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (53 minutes later)

I have found my ultrasound scan please review and let me know your thoughts. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Normal Report

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Your ultrasound scan report seems to be normal. Nothing to worry about it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar