Ovulation post-chemo

[yogurtkiller]

I just finished a chemo regimen for lymphoma three months ago and I'm trying to get back into charting my cycles. My period is finally back this month and I am trying to figure out if I have to start worrying about getting pregnant

Comments

[ariansdreams]

Yes, your body can ramp up to ovulate without actually ovulating. You will know for sure by a temperature surge or getting your period. If you have any fertile signs I'd use a barrier method or abstain if you're avoiding. I went through many false fertile patches whilst waiting for my period to return when breastfeeding.

[claripossum]

Yup, agreed. It happened to me one very long cycle, got lots of days of EWCM but didn't ovulate until much later.

[lauralareine]

Yes, if you are producing EWCM and haven't seen a temperature spike yet you'll have to assume that you haven't yet ovulated.

[yogurtkiller]

I guess I should stop being lazy and start taking my temperature, then. I've had issues with my sleep cycle being really erratic and not seeing any patterns from my temps before, so I gave up.