This describes a Mira customer’s personal experience and/or was sourced from a review or interview. Mira cannot guarantee the same results for everyone. Results will depend on each individual’s health conditions. Mira is not intended to diagnose or treat any diseases. Please consult with your doctor.
Introduction
Coming off the pill and trying to regulate my cycle felt like it was turning into a full time job. I was doing everything I could to make sense of my hormones and what my body was telling me, but it felt like the more I tried the more confused I got. So when Mira popped up on my socials, I decided to look into it. This is my story of how I used the Mira device to learn more about my hormones and take back control on the TTC journey.
History
My partner and I planned to start trying to conceive so I came off the pill. I had been on it for ages so my cycle wasn’t an issue, but it took nearly 2 months to start back up and after one “normal” cycle, things started to get irregular. I had some cycles that were really long (45+ days) and I was unsure if I was ovulating. Obviously this isn’t ideal when you’re TTC so I was trying my best to figure it out.
Other methods
I tried using ovulation tests but didn’t have the best luck. Based on these tests, it appeared I was experiencing anovulation or late LH peaks. Seeing these results was a bit disheartening as it just made me think there are so few opportunities to fall pregnant.
My partner and I went to the doctor for more information and testing. I did multiple hormone tests with my GP but given the irregularity of my cycle, it was difficult to know whether we had tested at the right time. My progesterone levels appeared low, but I wondered whether we tested too early in my cycle. My partner also had a full fertility workup and his results came back normal. At this point we had been trying for over six months so my GP suggested medication to trigger ovulation, but only after seeing an Endocrinologist first.
I was referred to a fertility clinic but they kept requesting more and more info. With so much out of my control, I decided to focus on what I could control and focused on lifestyle factors to help better understand my hormones and what influences them. I wasn’t opposed to medication, but wanted to try everything I could before going down that path.
An internal ultrasound to check ovarian health came back fine so we knew it wasn’t a problem with my anatomy. I was also taking prenatal supplements, vitamin C, and explored foods that could affect my fertility. Ovulation is controlled by hormones but what we eat can affect our hormones so I figured it was worth a shot. I even tried seed cycling, an alternative medicine technique that has you eating different seeds at different points in your cycle for their purported hormone regulating properties.
Finding Mira
I saw Mira pop up on my socials a few times and became intrigued. I have a healthy sense of skepticism thanks to working in health. The science of Mira seemed solid so after looking into it, I decided to purchase the Mira Hormone Monitor kit. I was really excited when it arrived and couldn’t wait to track a full cycle. I felt like I had some control back and was excited to see the data.
My partner actually thought I was looking into things too much but Mira helped me to explain my cycles to him. I explained how our cycles fluctuate and could back it up with the data. It was a great way for us to bond over TTC because he became really interested in tracking it with me.
Tracking with Mira
After tracking my first cycle, I noticed my LH surges at about 3 weeks, which confirmed my suspicions. Using the Mira data, we timed sex but I wasn’t sure our timing was the best. We were both super busy and feeling really tired. I was still exploring seed cycling to help with some of the symptoms I noticed before my period, like really sore breasts or migraines.
The data from my next cycle started to look more consistent and we tried again. I know it’s cliche to say, but I had a very good feeling for this cycle as everything seemed to fall into place. I noticed that my breasts were getting sore again but my period was late. Could this be an early sign of pregnancy? I felt little twinges which seemed to be less intense, but lasted longer, than typical period cramps. I had a strong suspicion I was pregnant and the wait was killing me. Four days after my period was due, I took a pregnancy test and got the good news.
Advice for others
I know everyone’s journey is different, but it is definitely a learning journey and it helps to have more information. I wish I had started tracking early on because cycles are complex and fluctuate regularly. Knowledge is power and Mira gave me the information I needed to make it work. The journey can feel quite frustrating and confusing, especially when you aren’t sure if you’re even ovulating. Mira helped me feel more in control and aware of what was happening in my body. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about their cycle, but especially if you are trying to conceive. At first I was disheartened that there were so few opportunities to fall pregnant, but Mira changed that. The chances may still be slim, but Mira helps you narrow down those chances so you can seize the opportunity and “strike while the iron is hot” so to speak.
