Age 36 – TTC
This woman is 36 years old and trying to conceive (TTC) her first child. Her cycles are irregular and range from 13 – 33 days long, averaging 26-27 days.
She had an abnormal Pap smear 13 years ago, but a follow-up colposcopy revealed no abnormalities. She has had normal Paps since and has no history of STIs.
She is tracking her Basal Body Temperature (BBT) to monitor her fertility as she tries to conceive.
The first three photos in this series document an irregular short cycle that was only 2 weeks long between periods. The next photos showcase menstruation through ovulation/insemination and post- ovulation.
Age 36 – Day 3
Menstrual blood flowing from os
Age 36 – Day 10
Os appears very open, suggesting potential fertility/high estrogen; however, cervical fluid is white and tacky; menstruation occurs 3 days later
Age 36 – Day 11
Os is still open, though less so than yesterday; cervical fluid is tacky
Age 36 – Day 1
Light bleeding, first day of cycle
Age 36 – Day 3
Heavier bleeding seen flowing from os and pooling below cervix on speculum
Age 36 – Day 6
Age 36 – Day 7
Cervical fluid changing to creamy and liquifying, indicating changing fertility
Age 36 – Day 8
White tacky and creamy cervical fluid; insemination today
Age 36 – Day 9
Taken in morning after insemination; cervical fluid looks creamy and lubricative
Age 36 – Day 9
One day after insemination; copious creamy cervical fluid
Age 36 – Day 10
Age 36 – Day 12
Os returning to post-ovulation closure