Question asked by a PBB forum member
I have been examining the development of follicle for last three month and I determined that my ovulation happens on the 9th day of the cycle, is it normal? I was told that ovulation should be on the 14th day or in the middle of the cycle I am very worried about my early ovulation. My period lasts 7 days and does it mean that I have only 2 days from my period to ovulation to have intercourse and conceive?
Please tell if anyone has experienced an early ovulation and what problems may I have because of it?
Responses to Early Ovulation Question
Homebirths4Kate
Hello PregToBe,
As a Fertility Consultant, I have worked with a number of women who presented with short follicular phases. The follicular phase is the first half of your cycle (usually days 1-14, in a 28 day cycle) and the luteal phase is the last half of your cycle, occuring after ovulation (usually days 14-28, in a 28 day cycle).
You are ovulating on day 9, which means you have a short follicular phase. I’d like to start by explaining what happens during the follicular phase so that you can see why a short follicular phase can keep you from conceiving.
Day 1 of your cycle is the first day you bleed, and this is the day that the endometrium (lining of the uterus) starts to shed. A couple of days before you get your period, your body will start to produce a hormone called Follicle Stimulating Hormone more commonly known as FSH. FSH starts to stimulate the development of dozens, and sometimes hundreds of follicles in one ovary. FSH should be at it’s highest and is the most important during the first week of your menstrual cycle.
By day 7 of the cycle, one (or two) of the follicles have become dominant and they will continue to grow and develop while all the other follicles die off. Falling FSH levels is believed by many endocrinologists to be the thing that causes the non-dominant follicles to die off. Think of it as God choosing only the strongest and best follicle to develop into the strongest and healthiest child, should conception occur.
Around day 7, the dominant follicle will tell the body to start producing more estrogen, and in a typical 28 day cycle, Estrogen is the dominant hormone from days 7 to 14 (or ovulation). It’s also the hormone responsible for changing your cervical mucus so that it can protect the sperm and allow it to travel to the egg and it’s responsible for creating a new layer of endometrium in the uterus (you must have a good endometrial lining for a fertilized egg to embed in otherwise a very early miscarriage happens – so early you may not know you were pregnant).
Ideally, you’ll want about 7 more days for the dominant follicle to continue growing and developing into an “adult” egg that can be fertilized. If the egg is not developed enough before ovulation, it most likely will not be able to be fertilized – and if, per chance, it is fertilized, there’s a good chance you won’t have enough, good, fertile type mucus to move sperm from the vagina up through the uterus to the fallopian tubes, so that it can reach the egg. On top of that, the endometrial lining would not be developed enough to support the life of a fertilized egg.
I hope that helps you to understand better why ovulating on day 9, instead of closer to day 14, can keep a woman from conceiving.
I would also be curious to know how long your luteal phase is – how many days do you have from the time of ovulation until your period starts (not counting the day you start bleeding again). This will help me determine whether your luteal phase is long enough too.
Thankfully there are many, wonderful, natural, things you can do to help balance your hormones and lengthen your luteal phase.
In order for me to help you further, please let me know if you have any acne on your face or back and if you have any hair on your chin or upper lip.
Warm Regards and Big Hugs, Kate
Response 4th April 2014 from Mum2Kai
Hi Kate
Like preg2be, I also ovulate on day 9. You asked preg2be about hair and acne, I don’t have acne usually, but did so in pregnancy and have always had pimply bumps on the backs of my arms. I also have hair on both my upper lip and chin. We are now trying for baby number 2.
Do you have some advice you can share?
Thanks Mum2Kai
Response 25th August 2014 from Ashlynash
Can you ovulate on the 14th day of a 32 day cycle?
Hi, if you don’t mind I have a question for you as well. I have been TTC for 7 months now. The first month I had a cyst but doctor prescribed progesterone and it went away completely. The next 6 months I still didn’t get pregnant and this month I finally did an HSG just to make sure I’m in the clear. HSG was normal and all my blood work is all normal and I am ovulating but not getting pregnant. I have a 32 day cycle but when I take ovulation kits I ovulate on my 14th day, is this possible and can I get pregnant? Or do I need to take clomid or something else? Also, these past fee months I started to grow more facial hair specifically chin hair which I never had before. Please let me know what you think. Thank you for your help!
Response 20th November 2014 from Cris
Dear Kate
I am in the same situation as Pregtobe, I ovulate on the 9th day now…I am 42, I have one son who is 6, I have had 2 recent miscarriages..one at 6 weeks in Dec 2013 and one at 17 weeks because of a undeveloped Placenta in April 2014, I had a D+E for that because baby stopped breathing. 6 months later, nothing happening. I got pregant right away with my son on day 13 at the time of ovulation. But I do have most recently hair on my upper lip and chin and some back acne…Please let me know the co-relation, I am so in the dark and wanting to have a second child before its too late.
Thank you Cris
Response 12th December 2014 from 5Homebirths4Kate
Hi Cris,
If you are ovulating around day 9, and experiencing some hair on your upper lip and acne, it sounds like you need to balance your hormones. The first thing I would suggest is to remove all sugar and refined white flour from your diet. That includes pasta, biscuits, cookies, pancakes, muffins, etc. That alone can make a significant difference.
If you’d like to give your body an even bigger boost, remove milk products, including cheese, and all gluten including wheat. Gluten, milk, sugar and refined food products are the biggest contributors to inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation in the body is the underlying cause of many fertility challenges, including hormonal imbalance, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and habitual miscarriage.
Taking a high quality food grade supplement can also help you get pregnant faster. Organic Barley Grass Powder is wonderful to take both before and during pregnancy. Barley Greens contain all the vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, fibre and special nutrients like chlorophyll which are essential in a fertility diet.
Another thing you can do is to take Systemic Proteolytic Enzymes which helps to reduce inflammation in the reproductive organs and reduces the risk of miscarriage. I recently read of a study done on 144 women who had a history of miscarriage. These women were treated with Systemic Proteolytic Enzymes and 114 of those women were able to conceive and sustain their pregnancies. (Forum Immunologie 2000)
When taking this type of enzyme (which is different than digestive enzymes) you will want to take them on an empty stomach so that they break down the inflammation in your body rather than your food. Garden of Life produces high quality products. You want something with a high bioavailability, so your body can utilize what you take. They have a product called Wobenzym N which helps to reduce inflammation in the body.
Wobenzym N has been shown to be non-toxic in that people have taken large doses, and what the body did not need, it excreted in the stool. Taking it according to the label is a good place to start, but you should talk to your health care provider about taking it in larger, therapeutic doses. Please feel free to post back with any comments or questions.
Warm Regards Kate
Response 11th February 2016 from Shanna
Same over here…
Hi Kate
These questions are right where I am. Your answers are really the most helpful info I’ve read in the past two years. I’ve had saliva hormone tests done and they came back ok. Very slightly low progesterone. I have acne on my back, it’s horrible!! I have been gluten free for 4+ years, relatively clean diet. How can I get more info from you? Can I email you? Thank you, very much.
Response 11th February 2016 by ljmarsden
Hello Shanna,
Welcome to the Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond forum. If you have any specific questions you would like to ask Kate (she is very knowledgeable on this subject) then you can post them here.
Warm wishes LJ
Response 25th February 2016 from kttman
Hi Kate!
I live in a small town and fertility help is scarce. I am so excited I found this FORUM! I’m trying to conceive my 5th child, God willing. I have gotten pregnant with 4 children using 50 Mg of chlomid (that my family practice doctor prescribed). This is in order to produce ovulation (I don’t ovulate on my own more than 2 times a year). I have hair on my upper lip and chin and probably have PCOS, but haven’t had any of my hormone levels checked.
Anyway, I have taken chlomid for 5 cycles now(100 mg this last time) and provera provoked a period on 1/31/16. I took 100 mg chlomid on day 5-9 and then I had (midcycle?) bleeding (not just spotting-I bled heavily for 3 days and spotted the last two) on day 15-19. With my ovulation kit, it is now saying I am ovulating today which is day 25 if i disregard the midcyle bleeding. Or if I consider the midcycle bleeding day 1 of a new cycle, it would be day 10. Im so happy to see that I’m ovulating, but I’m worried that my follicluar phase has been too short…or too long depending on when I would consider DAY 1…. Is it dangerous to conceive at this stage?
Response 25th February 2016 from 5Homebirths4Kate
Hello kttman,
It sounds like you have hormonal imbalance because you don’t ovulate every month. This can be very challenging when trying to figure out the best time for baby making sex.
So I have some questions which may help us determine how fertile you are at this moment, being that your ovulation kit is saying that you are ovulating today, but you’ve had a very odd cycle with very little normalcy.
To answer your question as to whether it’s dangerous to conceive this cycle, I’d say that it’s not dangerous to conceive, however if you truly are ovulating today, then I’d consider the following:
Ovulation on day 25 is very late in the cycle and the egg would have a very high probability of not being able to be fertilized.
If we consider your “mid cycle bleed” as an actual period, and we consider February 14th as day one of a new cycle, then you would be on day 11 today, and that means the egg would be very young, and not mature enough to be fertilized. So in both of these cases, there’s a lower chance of conception actually occurring.
If you have PCOS, then we know that PCOS will give false positive ovulation tests. And if you’re getting a false positive ovulation test then the next thing I would do is to look at your vaginal mucus. We’re looking for an abundance of mucus that you can swipe from the opening of your vagina or pick up off of your pubic hair or underwear. When you are highly fertile, a large amount of mucus sometimes falls the vagina and clings to the hair.
If you can get some of this mucus, stretch it between your thumb and forefinger. It should be clear (with no color) and you should be able to stretch it between your thumb and forefinger without it breaking. That’s about a 5-6″ stretch. The mucus will be similar in consistency to an egg white. This description of fertile mucus is wonderful and will protect sperm and give the sperm channels to swim in as it makes its way to the egg.
Remember, the egg only lives for 12-24 hours, so if you think you’re ovulating, then you’ll want to make love as soon as possible.
Ovulation predictor tests will indicate an LH surge (luteinising hormone) and this surge happens BEFORE ovulation. This is the ideal time for baby making sex because it gives the sperm time to swim into the fallopian tubes before the egg is released. Sperm can live for up to 5 days, and the egg only lives for 12-24 hours, so it’s ideal to have sperm waiting around for the egg to be released.
That said, you can make love on the day you ovulate and conception can occur. Your chances are just higher if you make love a day or two before ovulation, ESPECIALLY if you have good signs of fertile mucus, which protects the sperm.
Are you seeing a positive ovulation predictor test indicating the LH surge, or do you have a fertility monitor which shows your level of fertility each day (and will also indicate ovulation)? If you have a monitor, and you’re getting an reading of ovulation, did you have any indication of fertility yesterday or the day before?
Kate
Response 25th February 2016 from 5Homebirths4Kate
Hi Shanna,
Can you share more about your situation? You mentioned that you’ve had saliva testing done. I’m guessing that was a saliva hormone panel (which, in my opinion, are more accurate than blood tests). Did you have your testosterone tested? If so, what day in your cycle was it tested, and what was the result? We typically think of testosterone as a male hormone, but women also produce small amounts of it. If a woman has too much testosterone it can be a contributing factor to PCOS. It’s odd to me that you have a bad case of acne on your back, but you are gluten free and eat a clean diet. I’m guessing hormonal imbalance is responsible for the acne and your inability to conceive.
If you can provide me with the following information, it would allow me to help you better.
How old are you?
Are you overweight or underweight? If so, how much?
Do you have regular menstrual cycles (26-34 days in length and bleeding with red blood (not brown) for 3-5 days)
How long have you been trying to conceive?
What was the first day of your last menstrual period?
What was the first day you started your period in the past 3 cycles, and what day did you ovulated on?
Warm Regards Kate
Response 25th February 2016 from 5Homebirths4Kate
Ashlynash I apologize for missing your post earlier. I sincerely hope you’ve been able to conceive. If not, I’m going to answer your questions in hopes that it will help you and others.
You have a 32 day cycle but when you take ovulation kits it shows that you ovulate on the 14th day, is this possible and can I get pregnant?
If your cycles are 32 days, then ideally you would be ovulating 14 days earlier, which would be on day 18. If you’re taking ovulation predictor tests and getting the LH surge on day 14, then I’d guess that you’re ovulating around day 16, which would be much more in line with a 30 day cycle. Additionally, If you’re actually ovulating on day 14 (as you say) then the second half of your cycle is too long. Chinese herbs can help regulate the luteal phase (part of your cycle after you ovulate). Working with a midwife or practitioner who specializes in reversing infertility naturally can be a big help.
The fact that you’ve started growing more facial hair, specifically on your chin, is an indication that you may have PCOS. If you’re still having a hard time getting pregnant, I would talk to the doctor or health practitioner about ruling out the possibility of PCOS.
Hope this helps, and please post back with an update of how you’re doing.
Warmly Kate
Response 25th February 2016 from 5Homebirths4Kate
Mum2kai,
You posted back in April, and I’m wondering if you’ve been able to conceive yet. Hair on upper lip and chin are indications of PCOS. Other indications of PCOS are being overweight (especially around the middle/tummy area) and irregular periods.
Please post an update of your situation.
Kind Regards Kate
Response 25th February 2016 from kttman
Kate – Oh my goodness. You are an angel! I can’t thank you enough for all your information and help!!! I’m glad to hear that if by the small chance, I do conceive, there won’t be inevitable dangers associated with the fetus. To answer some of your questions:
I am using a digital ovulation predictor test. Not a monitor. It detected nothing yesterday and a surge today.
If I have PCOS and have gotten a false positive, I checked my vaginal mucus. (I’m not overweight at 125 lbs and 5’4″, and don’t have any acne on my back. I just have the male-like hair and anovulation…) My mucus was clear and stretched only about an inch.
We did make love two days ago, so that might help and we’ll plan on it tonight ASAP
Any other thoughts are always appreciated. THANKS AGAIN!
Response 25th February 2016 from 5Homebirths4Kate
If the digital ovulation predictor test detected a surge today, and you truly are getting ready to ovulate, then I’d make love today and tomorrow. It was good that you made love two days ago.
My biggest concern is that you’re mucus is only stretching one inch. I’d love to see it stretching at least 3 inches by now.
It can be really hard to check the mucus when it’s mixed with seminal fluid. But sometimes, you’ll see a big clump of mucus you can pick up and stretch. Just keep looking for it and trying to stretch it. You may need to work on increasing the quality of your fertile mucus so that it can protect the sperm well and create channels for the sperm to swim in.
Another thing I’d like to know is how your cervical mucus changes in the next 4 days.
I’ve written a post where I describe the signs of fertility. That may be helpful for you to review.
Warm Regards, Kate
Early ovulation on 9th day of cycle. Is it a problem? transcript from PBB forum that was active until May 2017
Hi there
We cant ovulate with out leterzole. We always get hcg trigger because sometimes my body wont finish ovulation.My ovulation has been as early as day 9 and as late as day 26. Its just all over the board. With out trigger on the early ones and needing trigger on longer ovulation times and slow growing eggs.We have had 18 iui’s and 2 confirmed pregnancies but miscarried both times. I’m super frustrated and disappointed.
Hi Cherrie – I am sorry that you are having a lot of trouble conceiving. It appears from your post you have lots of medical support. Have you sort help from someone who specialises in preconception care from a natural perspective. Some naturopaths specialise in this area and may be able to help support you. A combination of medicine and complementary therapies may improve your preconception health.
Hello! I am hoping someone may pick up this question, but I appreciate it is an old post xx
My husband and I are trying to conceive but my cycle seems a bit muddled. My cycle is normally around 29 days, however I was 1 week late with my period in July (expected 7th July, came on 13th July). I took this as the start of my new cycle, so started using the ovulation kits on Friday 26th July as instructed (to get a base line reading for then my fertile days to compare against). However when I took that test it showed as ovulating right then!! Compared to my previous cycles for the last 5months+ that would have been roughly the correct time of ovulation, however as my period was 1 week late it meant that the ovulation was in theory 1 week early.
My question is whether that would infact be a healthy ovulation and it was just my period that was delayed (I was travelling and under quite a lot of stress + the period was much shorter than normal).
I would so appreciate any advice as I can’t seem to find an answer online.
Warmest thanks xx
Dear Hannah,
Thank you for your comment. The most common days to ovulate in a 28 day cycle are days 12, 13 and 14.
If your period came on the 13th of July (with approx a 29 day cycle) then you would expect to be ovulating on the 26th of July.
Periods can be affected by stress, illness or travelling. Therefore, it could well be as you say that your period was delayed and
ovulation occurred when expected.
Wishing you the very best with conceiving,
Laura-Jane
So I’m ttc post tubal reversal with 1 tube left. My last cycle was 4 days early on july 20th. I started using opk tests on cd7 and got a low reading. I’m using CBE advanced digital. I forgot to test cd8. CD 9 and 10 I got the high reading (flashing smiley face) then cd 10 and 11 I got the low reading again which is today and yesterday. My cycles are normally 28 days. I had cycles may 1st, may 29th, and june 26th. Is it possible I missed my lh surge? We dis the bd on cd 7 and 9
Hi Nicole – I am not familiar with how the ovulation tests work. If I am reading your post correctly you got a positive not at the time you were expecting. Ovulation (and a LH surge) can occur from one week after the first day of your period to three weeks after. So it is possible you’ve missed the LH surge. However I am not familiar with the accuracy of ovulation tests but expect that they have a margin of error. So if you are trying to conceive you – it is possible that you have. Maybe one of our readers more experienced with ovulation tests can give you a better answer.
Hi, am a bit confused on my self, I have been trying for a baby since march this year with no results. I would always have sex from the time it shows fertile window but still couldnt get pregnant. my cycle is 29 and sometimes 30 days. In October, I received my periods on the 4th, had sex with one guy (a friend) on the 9th, and then with my boyfriend from 10-13th, now I found out am pregnant, who could possibly be responsible for my pregnancy? Thanks and will be glad for your response
Hello,
I would speak to your own doctor or midwife about this.
Best wishes in your pregnancy,
Laura-Jane
Hi Laura, I have a 33 day long cycle. I get a positive ovulation test on day 7 and I ovulate on day 8.. my period last about 6-7 days. It’s like this every month.. it took me 18 months to conceive my daughter. I recently became pregnant again but had a miscarriage at 5 weeks 6 days. I ovulate every month, however I never see the fertile mucus but I cramp on one side and no when I’m ovulating. I have hair the grows on my chin and upper lip. I’m slightly overweight at 135 lbs at 5’2. But even at 115 I carry my weight around the middle. I had an fsh test I think it’s called and it’s normal. I’m 36. I would like to have another child. Please help..
Dear Alicia,
Thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry to say that we cannot give specific medical advice. Are you already seeing your doctor? (And have you explained about not seeing cervical mucous?)
We do wish you all the very best with conceiving,
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Thank you
Hello 🙂
I would really love some help, i have been ttc for over 2 years. I have a endometrial polyp and i have an average 25 day cycle and ovulate around day 9-10. Would this be affecting my chances of conception as my specialist tell me my polyp is not a problem so im thinking perhaps my problem to due to early ovulation?? Im 29, eat healthy 5ft2 and weight 49kgs. I was told my hormones are normal… I would really appricate some help!
Thank you x
Hi I’m hoping to get a little advice. My husband and I have ttc for 10 years. My husband has one testicle but after some investigation his sperm cound was ok. They put it down to unexplained infertility. We decided to have a break from ttc as my periods was so painful so I went on zelleta for a year. As we wanted to give it one more go, I’ve not taken it for 5 months now and had my second period and we purchased a fertility monitor. I have a 35 day cycle but monitor says high LH surge on cycle day 6. Do you have any advice on this please? I have a 13 year old daughter from a previous relationship. I’m 37 years old now.
Kind regards
Steph
Hi Steph,
Thank you for your message.
Unfortunately we are unable to give specific medical advice. We would advise that you speak to your own doctor.
We do wish you and your husband all the very best with conceiving.
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hi,
Hope all is well. I had a question regarding hormone imbalance. I actually had to change my entire diet due to my oldest having allergies, so I have cut out gluten, dairy, and nearly 95% of sugar. We eat pretty much the Mediterranean diet now. We have been trying to get pregnant again for three years now, having had one miscarriage last October. I am pretty much on a 28-day cycle, and I always break out the week before my period on my face. When I was younger, I used to get very dizzy, nauseated and faint when I would start my period. Then it just sort of went away over the years. I have been able to become pregnant four times, I believe, with two being born, one being miscarried and the first a very early miscarriage, the only hint of pregnancy being that I experienced the same exact symptoms of pre-pregnancy as the other three. My oldest has a mild case of cerebral palsy. The second is totally fine. And it may have been due to a huge amount of emotional stress that the last one miscarried. I just wondered if it could have been my hormones being imbalanced all these years that has caused pregnancy to be such a hard thing for me. I did undergo in vitro before we got pregnant with our firstborn, but it failed, and they tested hormones then, so I am not sure what it might be, especially now, besides stress. Do you have any ideas? In August I started my period the 19th, then the 16th in September. I don’t test for ovulation as I always have side pain and lots of cervical mucus. I’m pretty sure I ovulated the 23 of September, 8 days into my cycle. It’s been earlier in the month, as it used to be a bit later. Do you know what hormones could be off? I am 40, so I know I am up there, but I take very good care of myself, besides stressing over my daughter. And I am 5’7″, at 125 lbs. Any help would be so appreciated!!
Hi Cari,
Thank you for your message. I am really sorry to hear you are struggling to conceive again and also about your miscarriage last October.
It sounds positive that you have a healthy diet and lifestyle. Are you currently receiving any preconception care from your doctor, midwife or another health professional? I think this would be best given what you describe above. I’m sorry that we can’t give you direct medical advice.
I wish you the very best with trying to conceive again,
Laura-Jane
My ovulation cycle has been very regular (day 12 of a 28 cycle) and this month I had a very light period and ovulated on day 8, will my egg be mature enough to conceive or should I not get my hopes up this month?
Hello,
Thank you for your message.
You may be interested to read this research paper about ovulation and the fertile window. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC27529/
I hope it helps with your question.
Best wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hi I’m 41 this year and have been trying to conceive for about 11 years now.
My menstrual cycle is short typically between 21 and 24 days. Sometimes it’s even 18 days. So i usually ovulate on day 9 – 11. I don’t have acne but do have hair especially on my upper lips. I’ve never missed my period since i first got them when i was 12. And i’ve always been on a short cycle.
We’ve tried IVF twice and we didn’t succeed both times. Amazingly i conceived naturally this July, after losing about 10 kilos. But I just found out that at 11 weeks that the sac is empty. So i guess i need to improve my egg quality. And what can i do to lengthen my ovulation period? Appreciate your guidance.
Hi Nada,
Thank you for your message. I’m very sorry to hear about your miscarriage and your difficulty in trying to conceive. That sounds really hard.
Have been tested for PCOS? Are you currently being helped by your doctor? When was it that you tried IVF? I’m really sorry it was not successful. We are unable to give direct medical advice I’m afraid and would recommend you are helped by your doctor.
I wish you all the very best with conceiving,
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
p.s. I wonder if this article on luteal phase would be of interest to you https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4436586/
Hello there I ovulated last week and now 6 days later I started to bleed it had one blood clot inside then had nothing, just cramps feeling a little sick from time to time, it was 4 weeks today that I had to have a d&c due to finding out at our 12 week scan baby stopped growing at 5-6 weeks
Dear Kathryn,
I’m very sorry to hear about your recent miscarriage.
We would advice you speak to your own doctor if you are concerned about your bleeding. I’m afraid we cannot give direct medical advice.
Best wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hello
My story is a little bit longer. When i was 11 years old, I had polycystic ovaries. I was first treated with pills for 5 years before undergoing a coelioscopy when I was 18. My first pregnancy I had 4 years later, at 22, but unfortnately I had to end my pregnancy. The following year I had a miscarriage at 3 weeks pregnant. Since then, I’m 27 now, I can’t get pregnant. My menstrual cycle has been regularized at 29 days since my coelioscopy. I have sex before my ovulation day (2 to 4 days before the ovulation day) and even after but without results. I have tried the cervical mucus method but my leucorrhea are milky throughout my cycle. And my cervix is closed except during menstruation period.
So how do I know if I’m really ovulating?
This month, my period was from the 3rd to the 7th. And we had intercourses on Days 7, 8, 10 and 11.
Thank you in advance for helping us
Hello,
I’m sorry to hear you are having some problems trying to conceive.
Women normally do have stretchy cervical mucous (the consistency of egg white) that can be stretched over 6 cm around the time of ovulation.
How long have you been trying to conceive for now?
In terms of this month that you describe it could be that you ovulated after the days you had sex on. Have you thought about having sex at least every other day in the month (apart from when you are on your period)?
We would advise that you speak to your own doctor about this. I am afraid that we are unable to give specific medical advice.
I wish you all the very best with conceiving,
Laura-Jane
Hello,
Yes we have sex some other days in the month.
I’ve been trying to conceive for 10 months now and my doctor said everything’s alright. I’m starting to think that it is all because of stress; coz when i got pregnant the last times, i wasn’t focusing on conceiving. We were just living our lives normally. But since i’ve started insisting on it, sometimes my cycle goes up to 37 days and sometimes 26 days. It happened 4 times. But fortunately, it comes back on my 29 days the next cycle.
I’ll speak to my doctor again and most important, i’ll try not to focus on conceiving. May be it will change sth.
Hello again,
That sounds very sensible and good to see your own doctor about it again too.
Best wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hello, please I have been trying to conceive only for 3 month and it hasn’t happened. I haven’t really bothered checking for ovulation and my cycle length until I started to try, I realized I ovulate almost immediately after my period but my cycle is about 32 days and so my last cycle; my period was the 09th October, ovulated a week after and my period still hasn’t come, im tipping the 09 November which was my last period date.
What is the cause of early ovulation and late period please
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
The average time to conceive is 6 months. You could see your doctor if you have not conceived after 6-12 months. We can’t give specific medical advice I’m afraid.
Do you have a healthy lifestyle? Is this your first time trying for a baby or have you conceived before?
Wishing you all the best,
Laura-Jane
Hi,
What are the chances of being pregnant if we made love on the second day on my period and I usually ovulate on the 7-8 day of the cycle. My period last only 3-4 days.
Hi Crystal,
Thank you for your message. The chances are very low but research shows it is still possible (although unlikely).
It sounds like you are ovulating early in your cycle anyway. You should speak to your own doctor about this.
Best wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hi,
I always ovulate around 9 day of my cycle and haven’t had any luck getting pregnant, and I think that is most likely why. Is there any way to naturally lengthen the follicular phase? Is it possible to still conceive with early ovulation? How many days in the cycle until the egg is mature?
Thank you for your help!
Hello Nikki,
Thank you for your comment. I’m sorry to hear you are having difficulty becoming pregnant. How long have you been trying for?
It is still possible to conceive with ovulating early in the cycle, but it is more likely for women who ovulate a few days later than day 9.
Have you been tracking the changes in your cervical mucous each month?
Have you spoken to your doctor about this? We always advise seeking the advice of your own doctor. We are unfortunately unable to give specific medical advice.
Wish warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hello , my period comes when It wants to and they say I have pcos but since December 2023 my period starts to come on time ,February 21was my first period and the 25 was my last period and my due date is November 27 can u tell which Exact day in march do I get pregnant
Hello Cashma,
I am sorry but we are unable to give specific medical answers. You should see your own healthcare provider for any questions that you have.
We wish you all the best,
Luka
Hi there!
Is it possible to get pregnant with intercourse 1 day before period? I have 24 day cycles and am wondering when ovulation would have occurred, and if the inter course 1 day before bleeding could cause pregnancy? My length is usually 3-6 days
Ovulation can occur anywhere from the first to third week of a menstrual cycle
if a woman see her period last on 24 to 27 what is the dey for her to have sex and get pregnant
Every woman is different. You can ovulate anywhere between 7 days and 21 days after the first day of your last menstrual period. If you wish to work out when you are ovulating you can learn to read your body’s signals such as a change in temperature and changes in cervical mucous.
I don’t have any cervical mucus. We have been trying for a year and a half. My ovulation tests are positive. I have a 28 day cycle give or take a couple days. I’m now on progesterone and my AMH is good. Any suggestions? Thank you!
I am really sorry but we can’t give medical advice
Hi,
I am 44 going through ivf cycle for egg retrieval. My first ivf cycle had to be abandoned due to ovulation on the 9th day. I usually ovulate on 9th or 10th day. Can my egg be retrieved on the 9th or 10th day. Or is it necessary to complete 11 days or more. Is there any method i can prolong my ovulation. I usually have 25/26 day cycle. Plz help
Hello . my name is Liliana and i am 26 years old.
I have average 33 day cycles and have done all the test from checking my hormones, to blood test and ultra sounds to check my ovaries, Fallopian tubes and uterus. Everything came back normal no issues. No PCOS. I have never been pregnant. But have been TTC with my husband now with no luck. I dont have irregular periods or missed periods. And for the past couple of months my body tells me when i am ovulating due to pains (cramps) on either side of my pelvis, or i spot during ovulation. this month i ended my period on feb 2, 2020 and my opk test came back positive on 2/10/20 along with the side pain, tender breast and a really high sex drive. i found it weird because that means i ovulated 9 days after my period ended. i also started taking fertile cm for women since i dont get the cervical mucus. i am hoping @5Homebirths4Kate will be able to help me??? Please
Hi am Stacey, I was diagnosed and the doctor find out that I have POCS. I was given letrozole with metformin during my period, which the ovulation date was calculated by the doctor and when to meet with my spouse. I menstruated on 20th February 2020 and ovulated on 5 to 9th March. Surprise to me today 26 March, I started menstruating while am hoping for pregnancy… What could be the problem?
Hello there
I am TTC for more than 6 months. I was preg in 2018 and had to D&E as the baby had neural tube defects. I was 10 weeks then. Ever since my periods have been very pain ful. I know when im ovulating as I get cramps when I ovulate, sometimes very strong. I chart my symptoms and do opk test, but still unsuccessful. I have been noticing for the past couple months my periods have got shorter. Usually I have 5 days period and would ovulate on day 12 to 14. this month my period was just 3 days and spotting on the next 2 days and I ovulated on day 9(LH peak) or 10. Im about to turn 35. We have been ttc for the longest. can you help us.
Hello Alisha,
Thank you for your comment.
I’m sorry to hear you are finding it hard to conceive. It can take up to 12 months for a couple to conceive. If a couple still have not conceived after this time then it would be best if they see their doctor. I am afraid we are unable to offer specific medical advice. Have you spoken to your own doctor about your concerns?
We wish you all the best,
Laura-Jane
Hi
I have a 26 day cycle (very regular) and 3 day period. I seem to be ovulating on day 9 or 10. Is it still possible for me to get pregnant. I’m worried about having a short follicular phase. I’m the correct weight, eat pretty well and I’m 28.
Hi Emma,
Thank you for your comment. You may find our latest article on the Ovulation Cycle useful. I’m afraid we are unable to give specific medical advice and you should see your own doctor about any concerns you have.
We wish you all the best,
Laura-Jane
Hello,
I have 27 day cycle and my period lasts for mostly 7 days but till 10th day I have dark brownish blood comes when I wipe.
Can you please tell me is this something a problem to worry about. Also in this case when will I ovaluate.
Hello,
Thank you for your comment. I’m afraid we cannot give specific medical advice and you should speak to your own doctor about any concerns you have.
Best wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hi there, wondering if you can share some insight. I have been TTC for about 3 months now. However I am having some concern. Wondering if you can help me clarify some things.
My cycle lasts 28 days, period 5 days, while those first 2 are extremely heavy. I started taking OPK. I know I am early in the game to conceive based on my research it takes an average 1 year to.
My concern: I’ve noticed I have been ovulating a few days earlier than the expected ovulation date, last month maybe a day or two that’s normal. But this month – I have ovulated 10 days from when my period started. I spoke to my doctor prior to TTC, my thyroid count was a bit under I think it was less hormones or something, but he mentioned that my number was not of concern. In the back of my mind I am wondering if I do need to go on some kind of thyroid pill or something … but again I do feel that it’s pretty early in the game to tell.
I am 27, 130lbs very healthy
Thanks for posting Julia. Unfortunately, we can’t give any medical advice. But think it is a fantastic idea to explore all your options and keep yourself as healthy as possible. Be guided by your doctor in relation to thyroid medication. Have you done any preconception care?
TTC for 10 years naturally. I am 33 My Last Period was 05/16/2020. I am pretty sure my ovulation was 05/31/2020. We DTD May 25,26,28,29 and 30. I have had 3 pregnancy, 1 live Birth in 2008. My son was born at 29 weeks along. I eat very healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. My two Miscarriage where both really different the 1st one 2012 after my son I was 17 Weeks along and heart beat just stopped the second was 9 weeks 2016 with this one my body to me felt like it was rejecting it had a lot of paid during the miscarriage. Doctors all say they don’t think I have any issues. To me is sounds like I have issues with keeping a pregnancy going any ideas what may help?
Dear Donetta,
Thank you for your message. I’m so sorry to hear of the difficulties and losses you have suffered in your pregnancies. I am afraid we are unable to give medical advice. Are you being seen by a fertility specialist?
We wish you all the very best,
Laura-Jane
My ovulation changes irrespective of the cycle. Last month cycle was 29 days cycle yet I ovulate on the 7th day of the cycle. Although my period do last for only 3days. My cycle has always be 26 days to 30 days mostly 27 and 8 days but I rarely ovulate above day 10. Is that normal? Each time I have sex around ovulation dates I felt some early symptoms of pregnancy days later but at the end I will still see my normal period and the blood will not be able to bright at the beginning. I think something is wrong.
Sorry for the typographical errors
Last month 21/5/2020 I saw my period a 29 days cycle which lasted for 3days. On the 7th day i.e on 27th I started ovulating, I had sex on 28th i.e on the 8th day. Now 3/6/2020 I started having tenderness of the breast, a bit full, mild cramps on my pelvis, feeling lazy. But my fear is this at the end I might still see my normal period because it has happened to me before like 5 times. I need help. I don’t have hair on those mentioned part of the body but I do feel back acne even yesterday I felt it as well
Dear Damisa,
Thank you for your comments. I am sorry to hear that you are finding it hard to conceive. How long have you been trying to conceive for now?
Women can ovulate anywhere from day 7 until day 21 of their ovulation cycle. Every woman is different.
I am afraid we are unable to give specific medical advice. You should speak to your own doctor or medical practitioner if you have concerns.
Have you tried any preconception care? https://www.pregnancy.com.au/pregnancy/preconception/
We wish you all the best,
Laura-Jane
I should have a period on 15th of each month but I just started bleeding 23rd and been getting sick and off same food and did a ovulation test its saying positive and my LH test is 13 % can someone help please
Hello Tracey,
I am sorry but we are unable to give specific medical advice. You should see your own healthcare provider for any concerns you have.
We wish you all the best,
Laura-Jane
Where can I find other posts like this? Looking for signs of fertility. Can I also have your email to privately email questions?
Welcome Kimberly – we have a whole section on preconception care that has lots of articles on fertility – see https://www.pregnancy.com.au/pregnancy/preconception/
Unfortunately we do not answer questions privately – we don’t provide a health service. Our website aims to provide you with lots of information. We welcome feedback if you can’t find what you are looking for.
Hi, I have a history of miscarriages, the first one I lost at 5 weeks, the second was a suspected ectopic at 6 weeks, and in Jan this year I had an ectopic pregnancy which resulted in having my right fallopian tube removed. After the first two miscarriages I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism. Once I was on the medication and my hormone levels were stable I was able to conceive and had a successful pregnancy (my daughter is now 18 months old).
Since the surgery, we’ve been TTC for the last 3 months but nothing has happened so far. My thyroid levels are fine, but after my surgery I seem to be ovulating quite early given my cycle length. I have a 32 day cycle and ovulate on day 13/14 – I know this because I have been testing with an ovulation kit. I have recently been treated for acne as it’s on my cheeks and forehead.
This there anything I should change in my diet or anything natural I can take? I currently take Pregnacare before conception and have done since October 2019.
Thank you in advance for the advice!
Hi
I am wondering if some can assist I was nine weeks pregnant and found out baby had no heart beat. I had a auction curette Wednesday 1st July Monday 29th June I had my period. I did and ovulation test just to see how they work expecting not to have ovulated yet and to my surprise it’s detecting high LH levels indicating ovulation.
I’m so confused!
Hi Amanda,
I am really sorry to hear about your miscarriage.
I am afraid we cannot give specific medical advice. I would recommend you contact your own health care provider with any questions or concerns you have.
Wishing you all the best with conceiving,
Laura-Jane
Hi Amanda – I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. After a miscarriage, your cycle will resume. As a result it is possible to ovulate early in your cycle. Ovulations kits vary in their accuracy – it you used a urinary ovulation kit it is generally pretty accurate in letting you know when you are ovulating.
Hello I need your help recent my cycle has changed and I have been ovulating 7 day after my first day bleeding. My menstrual cycle was 28 day but now it has reduced to 17 days is this normal what could be the problem
Hi Catherine – unfortunately, we can’t offer any midwifery or medical advice. It is possible for a menstrual cycle to change depending on your health and what is happening in your body. You could consult someone who is experienced in fertility e.g. fertility naturopath, doctor or midwife.
Hi i have been trying to get pregnant for the last 9 months. I have a period every month with my cycle falling between 27 – 30 days.Never under 27 never over 30 days. I have been monitoring my cervical mucus and i don’t seem to be producing any of egg white quality. Can this be the reason i am unable to fall pregnant. Is it possible i am not ovulating but still having a monthly period.
Hi Christine,
Thank you for your comment. It is possible for a woman to have periods (or a monthly bleed) but not ovulate. You should see your own medical practitioner if you are concerned.
We wish you all the very best with conceiving,
Laura-Jane
Hello kate
i have a short cycle 24 day i ovulate on day 11 or 12 .trying for baby number 4 but no luck yet . usually we have sex on day 6.8.10 and 12 but no pregnancy yet this is my 3 cycle,any tips???
i also take metformin doctor said its good to ovulate . Got pregnant before on this med.i only taking 50 ml a day
Hello,
Thank you for your message. Has your doctor explained why they have prescribed Metformin? It can be prescribed to women who have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). We cannot, unfortunately, give specific medical advice. You should ask your own medical practitioner about any concerns you have.
We wish you all the very best with conceiving,
Laura-Jane
Im so happy to read this questions and answers, because this month I experienced 9 day ovulation for the first time. I’m 35 no issue yet, had 3 month miscarriage on 31 January. Since then I have been trying no result yet. I have hair on the lower chin/jaw. Have experienced harsh rash at the left side of my neck. Don’t know if it has anything to do with my body. My cycle is 30days. Please need help.
Hello Phina Grace,
Thank you for your message. I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage.
Ovulation can occur at day 9 for some women.
Have you looked into PCOS to check whether you have any symptoms (you mention the excess hair)? You should see your own medical practitioner if you have any concerns as I am afraid we are unable to give specific medical advice.
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hi, this is the most helpful information I have found yet. Thank you.
I have a short follicular phase, ovulation day 9 by bbt and light spotting, average cycle length 28 days regular. I am 40and had an early miscarriage in March. What can I do to extend my follicular phase?
We are glad you’ve found this information helpful. Unfortunately, we are unable to give medical advice. Have you consulted someone who specialises in preconception care?
I have an question I ovulate on day 12 and my cycle is 28 days. Is it an problem to ovulate as early at day 12? My periods last about 4 days
Hi,
Women can ovulate on day 12 in a 28 day cycle. There is a wide range of days for normal ovulation.
If you have any concerns about trying to conceive you should see your own doctor as we unfortunately cannot give specific advice.
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hi there-
I would like some recommendations for supplements that I can take regarding my infertility. I have been to the doctor and had all the tests ran and I have unexplained infertility, we did three cycles of clomid with the last cycle upped too 100mg with zero luck. Sonograms showed me ovulating with the clomid and my husbands semen analysis showed normal. I am 33 years old with a 12 year old and I have not been able to get pregnant in about 9 years total the last 6 have been with my husband. So here is what is happening in my cycles.. Every cycle for the last 10 I have been tacking using a device called ovusense and my cycles are always 28/29 days like clock work but my ovulation shows to be anywhere from day 9 to day 17 of my cycle (it’s all over the place) I also barely get any fertile mucus before ovulation and when I get it it doesn’t line up with my temperatures. For instance this cycle now I have fertile mucus right now (this morning when I wiped I had a dime size clump of it, but since then it has already disappeared) and I’m on day 11 of my cycle and my basal temperature today was normal 97.1. A I don’t know what I can supplement with to help normalize ovulation and to get my fertile mucus to be more abundant and to las longer?? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!!
I am really sorry but we can’t give midwifery or medical advice. Have you considered seeing a complementary health care professional that specializes in preconception care and/or infertility?
Good mornong from Pacific Northwest USA.
I am baffled, and I don’t have a regular OBGYN to ask these questions of, as we are Navy and have been moving around constantly. We’ve been family planning for 3 years, but decided we’re ready for children and have now been trying to conceive for 8 months. I am healthy, 130 lbs, 5.3, an opera singer with a good athleticism, my husband is physically fit, we have no dietary restrictions, no allergies, no medicine reactions, and no bad health history.
No go. Not even a chemical pregnancy, for 8 months. Not a blip.
My cycles in the past were nuts. Some months they were 28 days, some months they were 40. Regardless, for the past 3 years I have always tracked my cervical mucus and my OPKS as having me ovulate on cd12 like clockwork, which I know is early. This year, I turned 30, and I noticed my cycles have generally increased in length to between 35 and 40 days for the past 5 months. I have “ovulated” on cd14 for each of those 5 months. Now, here’s the thing…I feel bloated, my breasts ache, my cm goes from glue to creamy to tacky to clear/stretchy (about 2 inches) the day before supposed ovulation (but will gum up if I keep rolling it around), and it then immediately reverts to being creamy the next day or two afterward. This pattern seems to confirm that my body is ovulating, but the OPK -never- gives me a solid dark positive. I’ve used pink dyes, digitals, everything.
Do you have any idea what’s happening? Am I false ovulating (is that even a thing) and missing it? Is it coming later in my cycle and we’re not sexing it up at the right times after all despite the signs from my body? 😛
Thanks for any help!
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
I’m really sorry that we cannot give specific medical advice. It would be best to talk to your own doctor.
80% of couples (where the woman is under 40) will conceive in one year of trying.
Best wishes,
Laura-Jane
Wow, reading the above entry and I see myself today. I have been TTC a few years with two miscarriages under my belt. I am turning 37 this week. My FSH is 3 and my AMH is 2.8. I had two failed IUIs and so my doc had me do a monitored cycle. My cycles have usually been super punctual and regular. I have 26 to 29 day cycles, although my last 4 or 5 cycles have been 28 to 29 days. Using OPKs, i have LH surge around CD 13 or 14. This month, however, i didn’t test until CD9 and got a very close line but still not quite perfect and today (CD10) i had a scheduled Ultrasound because my doc wanted to monitor my ovulation. Well, this morning she tells me i had already ovulated probably recently (im thinking yesterday around CD9!). I have hormonal acne around my chin and faint hairs as well. I do not have PCOS or endometriosis. Currently i was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. What is happening that my follicular phase is so short this month? Can it improve?
Hi Elle,
Thank you for your comment. I’m very sorry to hear of your difficulties in trying to conceive. Iam also sorry that we cannot to give specific medical advice, and we would advise that you speak to your own doctor.
We do wish you all the best with your journey to conceive.
Best wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hello! I’m not currently trying to conceive but I was hoping someone might have an answer to my questions. I see my GP regularly but I don’t know if it’s worth seeing an OB/Gyn until I’m trying to conceive.
I’m mid 20s and always had a regular 28 day cycle. Recently (from about November last year) my cycle has been consistently irregular. After a couple of months of a 23 day cycle I had an ultrasound that showed I had a unicornate uterus but no other identifiable problems. My cycle went back to 28 days and I didn’t think much of it. However, my body set up a new routine of a 28 day cycle, followed by a late cycle (2-5 days) then an early cycle (23-26 days) – i.e the two cycles combined balanced out to two 28 day cycles. This routine continued for a few months, alternating early and late, and I wondered whether it was ovaries alternating ovulation? That seems unsupported by medical research though.
I’ve just had another 23 day cycle which is out of the pattern and more painful than I’ve had recently. Do I need to pay more $$$ for another scan or an OB/Gyn appointment? Could it be the alternating ovaries/related to my unicornate uterus? Or something to do with hormones? I’ve also had night sweats regularly before my period and acne, no significant weight loss or gain (maybe 7-10 pounds over the year) and I exercise regularly. I guess I just feel like something is off but I don’t know if a 23 day cycle justifies more expensive examinations.
Thank you!
Hello Bella,
Thank you for your comment.
I’m very sorry but we are not able to give specific medical advice. We would recommend you seek the opinion of your own doctor.
Wishing you all the best with your monthly cycle.
Best wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hello I have a question for Kate-
Forgive me this may take a minute lol
I have intractable catamenial epilepsy, seizures due to my hormones. My Neurology team have just kept trying different birth controls with no positive results. My seizure hit at my menses or ovulation. They haven’t actually tried to address the imbalance of my hormones. I came to this question about ovulating on day 9. The was looking because it is day 7 for me and I believe I am ovulating. Through the past 4 yrs my hormones have been all over the place, I’m guessing due to all the birth control changes. So now my gynecologist and epileptologist want me to have a hysterectomy. I just wonder, is that really my only option to get these hormones happy??? Thank you, Alesa
Dear Alesa,
I’m really sorry to say we cannot answer specific medical questions. We can only advise that you speak to your own doctors.
I’m sorry we can’t help you more and wishing you all the best.
Laura-Jane
I have pcos. I am an older mom and would really like 1 more. I have become preg a few times this yr. Lots of chemicals but two of my losses were at 9wks. I dont understand why i keep losing my babies
Hello,
I am very sorry for your losses.
Miscarriage is sadly more common for older women. I’m afraid we cannot give specific medical advice, I’m very sorry. We would advise you speak to your own doctor and wish you all the best with conceiving.
With warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hello! I have a consistent 28 day cycle. My menstrual cycle lasts 3 days. I am taking ovulation tests that show I am ovulating on day 10. Is this too early? Will my follicle be mature enough to be fertilized? Also afraid that my lining may not be thick enough to implant.
Hello Sarah,
Yes some women will ovulate on day 10 of a 28 day cycle and become successfully pregnant. However, I am afraid that we are unable to give specific medical advice and we would advise that you speak to your own doctor about any questions or concerns you have.
We wish you all the best,
Laura-Jane
Please dear Kate, I would love to call you or chat you on what. I need your help ugently. This is my WhatsApp number number. 08165179348. Please send me yours so I can call you or chat you. Thanks so much ma’am I will be waiting for you please.
We are sorry but we can only make general comments. Kate no longer works for us.
Homebirths4Kate ( fertility consultant) Is there a way to contact Kate ? She gives great advice.
Hello Jessica, I’m afraid that Kate no longer works for us. Some midwives gives preconception care/advice. We would also advise you see your own doctor if you have any concerns. I’m sorry that we cannot help more.
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hi
I am a 34 Yr old, I have a 21 day cycle and find I ovulate ( ovulation kit positive from day 5 till 7) does this mean my follicular stage is too low, Could this explain why am struggling
Hello,
Thank you for your comment. Studies have found that some women do ovulate this early in their cycle and this is normal for them (they can have a successful pregnancy). However, I am afraid we are not able to give specific advice. We would advise that you speak to your own doctor about any concerns you have.
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
I have zero EWCM. As in never. It’s always thin and runny and milky/clear. I have been off implanon for 4 months now. Regular periods every 24-25 days and seem to be ovulating (according to OPK’s between day 10-12. Trying 3 months now. Also to note my period is pretty light and only lasts 3 days
Hello,
Thank you for your comment but unfortunately we are unable to give specific medical advice. We would advise you contact your own doctor.
Wishing you all the best with conceiving,
Laura-Jane
Hello, Someone pls help me. My cycles are regular , 28 days. It lasts for 2 days with minimal flow. Looks like i ovulate early around 9th day and my luteal phase seems to be long for around 18 days. I recently started ttc. How to conceive in my case?
Hello,
Thank you for your message. I am afraid we are unable to give specific medical advice.
Research shows that for some women ovulation at day 9 is normal for them. If you have any concerns you should speak to your own doctor.
We wish you all the best with conceiving,
Laura-Jane
Hello, I would like to know if a women can ovulate on Day 15 in one cycle and on Day 9 in the next cycle? can the rise in temperature can confirm ovulation?
Yes, it is possible for a woman to ovulate seven days after her cycle to 21 days after her cycle. A temperature rise can indicate ovulation. But a temperature rise can also indicate other things going on in a woman’s body – i.e. she is becoming unwell.
Thanks for the reply
Short follicular phase –
Hello, we have been trying to conceive for a few months now. I have birthed 3 children, but having issues with this one.
After tracking my ovulation with tests and cm, I ovulate 5-7 days after my period and it shows my luteal phase is 22-23 days. Which I’ve read is out of the norm. My question is – does having these lengths decrease chances of conceiving? I have read that I may be releasing immature eggs. Is there anything I can do to lengthen my follicular phase? Or any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Hi Jodie,
Thank you for your comment. It is possible to conceive when ovulating on any day in the cycle; for some women earlier ovulation is normal. However, I’m afraid we are not able to give specific medical advice. You should see your own medical practitioner about any concerns you have.
Best wishes with conceiving,
Laura-Jane
Hi, hoping to get some in sight. I have a 2 year old son, been TTC for over a year now. I’ve had multiple blood tests and ultrasound and everything shows that it’s all good, last scan had 11 eggs on the right and 16 on the left. Had a HSG everything is all good, 21 day progesterone test and it’s all good, hormonal test still good! I have a 25-26 day cycle, lasts about 7 days and I most likely ovulate on day 9-10. So a short cycle. Now it’s pretty regular and my husband also had a semen analysis and it came back healthy. So last month I had some spotting and thought it was implantation bleeding so was super hopeful as I never spot during periods, I had all pregnancy symptoms even a super faint positive (also got this spotting 8 days after my period) a week after that got my period! So was bummed down, fertility specialist had me do a blood test forgot what it was called but it was meant to be done during cycle day 3-7. I did mine on 7, now not to mention this period wasn’t normal, looked like a period but very slimy like how your mucus looks on ovulation day but just blood! So then it stopped 12 days later got my period again! My doctor had told me that the last period wasn’t a normal period, could have been a chemical pregnancy or a mid cycle bleed because my hormones didn’t look bad but didn’t look as good as they usually do because it wasn’t a normal period. He said it could be PCOS but I’ve seen gynos specialist and no one has ever mentioned it, really don’t think it is, I don’t get a few hairs on my chin but my guess is because I stopped laser for a while while I was pregnant so it stimulated hair! I’m now on day 10, think I ovulated yesterday as I wiped and had a lot of clear slimy discharge so I baby danced right then. After that didn’t see any more discharge till today but just a little so hoping I did ovulate. Now next month I’m starting letrozole and a trigger shot. But my question is if I ovulate why am I doing that, and what could be the reason for the mid bleed. Is my cycle too short? I just need help and answers, so sorry for how long this question is
Thank you for sharing your experience and questions. Unfortunately, PBB is unable to provide medical advise. Maybe some of our readers can help?
Hello I know this is a older post but definitely great information. I am TTC and usually have a 28 day cycle. I got my period March 14th and finished March 19th, I took a clear blue test and it said I was was starting to ovulate cd 9, I am worried that this is too soon? Should I be concerned and is there anything that is recommended.
Thank you for your comment and we wish you all the very best with conceiving. I’m sorry we can’t give any medical advice.
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hellooo
Can you fall pregnant with a copper IUD ? And if so will you have your baby?
Before using this iud my cycle was normal and ovulating on the 14th day but now I ovulate 8 days after my period but I’m feeling like I’m pregnant and having those cramps, constipation and craving for things. I’m not sure what it is or it’s this IUD causing all this.
Hi Hayley – yes it is possible to fall pregnant with an IUD. Please see a midwife or doctor for advise.
Hello,
My average cycle lenth is 22-25 days (usually 24 days but last two cycles has been 22). I’m 32, healthy but have low AMH. I usually ovulate on day 10-11, which I am reading is too soon to develop a healthy egg. Anything I can do to lengthen my follicular phase and delay ovulation to day 12-14? Any suggestions? Thank you.
Thank you for your comment and we wish you all the very best with conceiving. I’m sorry we can’t give any medical advice.
Would any of our readers like to share their experiences on this?
Warm wishes,
Laura-Jane
Hello, I had an early birth at 28 weeks in Dec. 2022 due to severe onset preeclampsia (issue I’ve been also addressing with my current obgyn). Since then, I had my period return after 6 weeks, and it has been between 24-27 days, the last 3 months, it’s been consistently about 24 days. It seems that I ovulate at around day 9-10, when I notice cramping and raw egg white cervical mucus. How can I fix my short cycle and my early ovulation? I haven’t breast pumped since early April of 2023.
Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you for your comment and I’m very sorry to hear that you had pre-eclampsia in your pregnancy.
I’m sorry but we are not able to give specific medical advice.
With best wishes,
Laura-Jane
I have been ttc for 6 cycles now. I normally ovulate around day 9-13 (I get positive ovulation test around this time.). I am curious to know if this is keeping me from conceiving. I have told my doctor and she seems to think that this is not an issue for me. I have not had any testing done but coming in September I will.