bbt first timer and confused

[daisydotty]

Hiya as title states this is the first cycle that I'm tracking my temp. I have no idea what I'm looking at :/ I have been told after day 21 blood tests that I'm not ovulating and so I have low progesterone. Can any of you ladies who understand these charts please take a look at mine and if possible (I know one cycle is probably not enough) if it looks like I'm ovulating or not. Does it look like I have low progesterone?  I had a positive OPK and a now 3 or 4 days later I've had 2 temp rises. My Dr has referred me to the fertility clinic as we have been trying to conceive for some time now. Thanks in advance for any help.

[daisydotty]

Thank you.
When you say ovulation detection kits do you mean the urine tests that measure an LH surge? I have had positives on those tests.  I have my first appointment at the fertility hospital on the 3rd March.
Thanks again for your taking the time to reply.

[Sanjivani Wanjari, MD]

Hi,
BBT is not a very accurate method for detecting ovulation. Ovulation detection kits are better. Serum progesterone levels done on day 21 are a more reliable method of knowing ovulation. Serial ultrasonography done from day 9 of the cycle is a sure way of detecting an-ovulation.
Hence it would be best to consult an infertility expert for a thorough evaluation. Proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment will help you to conceive.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.