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E Attar1, S Gokdemirel, H Serdaroglu

  • 1Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Turkey.

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Turkish women can accurately track ovulation using cervical mucus changes, a method correlating strongly with urinary luteinizing hormone (LH) levels. This natural family planning approach empowers women with fertility awareness.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Natural Family Planning

Background:

  • The Billings Ovulation Method (BOM) utilizes cervical mucus observation for fertility awareness.
  • Accurate identification of ovulation is crucial for natural procreation education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Turkish women's ability to accurately use cervical mucus changes for ovulation timing.
  • To validate self-observed cervical mucus patterns against objective hormonal markers.

Main Methods:

  • 15 women tracked 30 cycles using BOM and urine luteinizing hormone (LH) kits.
  • Cervical mucus charts and LH kit data were collected and analyzed post-cycle.

Main Results:

  • Cervical mucus indicated a fertile window averaging 10 days, with peak mucus around cycle day 13.65.

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  • Urine LH surge averaged 5 days, peaking around cycle day 13.40.
  • A significant correlation (p=0.001) was found between urine LH and peak cervical mucus observations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Women can effectively self-detect ovulation and anovulation patterns via cervical mucus changes.
    • Urinary LH levels provide a reliable correlate for ovulation, validating self-assessment.