if you ovulate late every month

ToBeMrsT · May 2009

and have trouble getting pregnant, is there anything you can do? is there anyway to make your body ovulate earlier in the month. I've been ovulating really late -- cd 25/26 and we're TTC without any luck. I've read that it's harder for an older egg to be fertilized.

Kie310 · May 2009

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

ashley0616 · May 2009

Kie310:

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

Agreed. It just means you have longer cycles. I don't O till CD 19-22 on a normal cycle. Fewer chances in a year to get pg, but your chances aren't any worse on a given cycle just because they are longer.

Autumn_bride2b · May 2009

Kie310:

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

2nd. You aren't late, you are regular. Everyone ovulates at a different time in their cycle.

ToBeMrsT · May 2009

I didn't mean my ovulation is late (like not on time). I meant it happens late in the month. Ovulating on cd 25/26 isn't ideal and makes it harder to get pg. So I wanted to know if there's anything that can be done or if I just wait and see if it's possible to get pg?

Kie310 · May 2009

ToBeMrsT:
I didn't mean my ovulation is late (like not on time). I meant it happens late in the month. Ovulating on cd 25/26 isn't ideal and makes it harder to get pg. So I wanted to know if there's anything that can be done or if I just wait and see if it's possible to get pg?

It doesn't make it harder to get pg because it's later in the cycle. You just O less in a year because your cycles are longer. My O is b/t CD 20-24. That's normal for me. I still have a 20% each cycle of getting pregnant.

MSC03 · May 2009

I wouldn't worry about CD25/26--that's really not that bad at all.

I O'd on CD44 and totally got KU.

ToBeMrsT · May 2009

ashley0616:
Kie310:

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

Agreed. It just means you have longer cycles. I don't O till CD 19-22 on a normal cycle. Fewer chances in a year to get pg, but your chances aren't any worse on a given cycle just because they are longer.

actually I have read that older eggs are harder to fertilize so it does make it harder to get pg when ovulation occurs so late in the cycle. The uterine wall is thinner which makes it harder for the egg to attach.

ashley0616 · May 2009

ToBeMrsT:
I didn't mean my ovulation is late (like not on time). I meant it happens late in the month. Ovulating on cd 25/26 isn't ideal and makes it harder to get pg. So I wanted to know if there's anything that can be done or if I just wait and see if it's possible to get pg?

It IS possible, that's what we're saying. You are ovulating, that means you can get pg. It does not matter what day you O on, as long as it's happening.

ToBeMrsT · May 2009

ashley0616:
ToBeMrsT:
I didn't mean my ovulation is late (like not on time). I meant it happens late in the month. Ovulating on cd 25/26 isn't ideal and makes it harder to get pg. So I wanted to know if there's anything that can be done or if I just wait and see if it's possible to get pg?

It IS possible, that's what we're saying. You are ovulating, that means you can get pg. It does not matter what day you O on, as long as it's happening.

thanks. from what I've read that isn't true. ovulating late can be a problem. oh well... thanks for the help.

Kie310 · May 2009

ToBeMrsT:
ashley0616:
Kie310:

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

Agreed. It just means you have longer cycles. I don't O till CD 19-22 on a normal cycle. Fewer chances in a year to get pg, but your chances aren't any worse on a given cycle just because they are longer.

actually I have read that older eggs are harder to fertilize so it does make it harder to get pg when ovulation occurs so late in the cycle. The uterine wall is thinner which makes it harder for the egg to attach.

Your eggs get older as you age. Not older like releasing later in your cycle. Your eggs are always as old as you are.

Bernadette Newman · May 2009

Well you know you can get pregnant and if you have more concerns and are getting conflicting answers call your ob/gyn.

Becky19 · May 2009

There are some theories that suggest that later ovulation produces non-viable eggs, but I think those are just theories right now, and as you can see from the responses you are getting, women get pregnant all the time from late ovulation. I would really try to not worry about it. You could try Vitex. Good luck.

ToBeMrsT · May 2009

yes with my son I ovulated on cd 13/14. thanks for the help.

lumbride · May 2009

As someone who o's late every cycle (and getting later by the cycle), I have done a lot of research on this and talked at length with my doctor. I think everyone is right - you absolutely can get pg if you ovulate late, but it can be harder for the egg to fertilize, but isan't necessarily. Also, my doctor believes that sometimes people that o late are not actually ovulating - that the body just goes through the physical motions, but an egg is not released (even though you get +opk, thermal shift, etc.). There are some meds that can help you O early - bottom line, you should talk to your doctor. GL to you.

ToBeMrsT · May 2009

lumbride:
As someone who o's late every cycle (and getting later by the cycle), I have done a lot of research on this and talked at length with my doctor. I everyone is right - you absolutely can get pg if you ovulate late, but it can be harder for the egg to fertilize, but isan't necessarily. Also, my doctor believes that sometimes people that o late are not actually ovulating - that the body just goes through the physical motions, but an egg is not released (even though you get +opk, thermal shift, etc.). There are some meds that can help you O early - bottom line, you should talk to your doctor. GL to you.

thank you.

MrsDT · May 2009

ToBeMrsT:
ashley0616:
ToBeMrsT:
I didn't mean my ovulation is late (like not on time). I meant it happens late in the month. Ovulating on cd 25/26 isn't ideal and makes it harder to get pg. So I wanted to know if there's anything that can be done or if I just wait and see if it's possible to get pg?

It IS possible, that's what we're saying. You are ovulating, that means you can get pg. It does not matter what day you O on, as long as it's happening.

thanks. from what I've read that isn't true. ovulating late can be a problem. oh well... thanks for the help.

I ovulate late as well and I researched it just like you did, and there is actually conflicting information out there. It seems that some doctors do believe it is harder to get pregnant, while some think you have the same chance as anyone else. So, I don't think that is necessarily true. I always ovulated late and I got pregnant on our second cycle trying, when I ovulated on CD29. So, I'm going to have to agree with the doctors that say it doesn't matter which day you ovulate!

ashley0616 · May 2009

Kie310:
ToBeMrsT:
ashley0616:
Kie310:

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

Agreed. It just means you have longer cycles. I don't O till CD 19-22 on a normal cycle. Fewer chances in a year to get pg, but your chances aren't any worse on a given cycle just because they are longer.

actually I have read that older eggs are harder to fertilize so it does make it harder to get pg when ovulation occurs so late in the cycle. The uterine wall is thinner which makes it harder for the egg to attach.

Your eggs get older as you age. Not older like releasing later in your cycle. Your eggs are always as old as you are.

*headdesk*
This exactly. THANK YOU Kie!

JennlovesAustin · May 2009

if its late every month, then thats your normal. Have sex when you know you are ovulating.. that's really the only tip we can give.

ToBeMrsT · May 2009

ashley0616:
Kie310:
ToBeMrsT:
ashley0616:
Kie310:

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

Agreed. It just means you have longer cycles. I don't O till CD 19-22 on a normal cycle. Fewer chances in a year to get pg, but your chances aren't any worse on a given cycle just because they are longer.

actually I have read that older eggs are harder to fertilize so it does make it harder to get pg when ovulation occurs so late in the cycle. The uterine wall is thinner which makes it harder for the egg to attach.

Your eggs get older as you age. Not older like releasing later in your cycle. Your eggs are always as old as you are.

*headdesk*
This exactly. THANK YOU Kie!

sorry for wording it poorly.

this is what I've read.. I shouldn't have used the term old.

With too-late or too-early ovulation you may be releasing eggs that have not matured properly. Improperly matured eggs are not as good for fertilization and implantation as eggs that have matured properly.

lumbride · May 2009

ashley0616:
Kie310:
ToBeMrsT:
ashley0616:
Kie310:

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

Agreed. It just means you have longer cycles. I don't O till CD 19-22 on a normal cycle. Fewer chances in a year to get pg, but your chances aren't any worse on a given cycle just because they are longer.

actually I have read that older eggs are harder to fertilize so it does make it harder to get pg when ovulation occurs so late in the cycle. The uterine wall is thinner which makes it harder for the egg to attach.

Your eggs get older as you age. Not older like releasing later in your cycle. Your eggs are always as old as you are.

*headdesk*
This exactly. THANK YOU Kie!

I think what she might mean (though didn't articulate) is that the eggs are not of as good quality, which can be true.

MrsDT · May 2009

For those of you acting like this is not a valid concern, obviously you have not researched/googled it like the OP has, so shame on you! There are plenty of articles out there indicating that this is true. I did a ton of research on it before my BFP. Now, whether or not this is true has not been proven, and my opinion is that it is not. But with everything that is out there it was a very valid question for her to ask!

MrsDT · May 2009

and btw, ovulating after CD21 IS considered "late"

gingerfamily · May 2009

Op - talk to your doctor. There are some supplements which can help you ovulate earlier in your cycle. If it goes beyond a year of ttc with no results they may do some testing. GL!

All others - it would be helpful to actually know what you are talking about before posting incorrect responses.

lumbride · May 2009

MrsDT:
For those of you acting like this is not a valid concern, obviously you have not researched/googled it like the OP has, so shame on you! There are plenty of articles out there indicating that this is true. I did a ton of research on it before my BFP. Now, whether or not this is true has not been proven, and my opinion is that it is not. But with everything that is out there it was a very valid question for her to ask!

Word! Yes

MrsDT · May 2009

mrsh0606:
Op - talk to your doctor. There are some supplements which can help you ovulate earlier in your cycle. If it goes beyond a year of ttc with no results they may do some testing. GL!

All others - it would be helpful to actually know what you are talking about before posting incorrect responses.

AGREED

Kie310 · May 2009

MrsDT:
For those of you acting like this is not a valid concern, obviously you have not researched/googled it like the OP has, so shame on you! There are plenty of articles out there indicating that this is true. I did a ton of research on it before my BFP. Now, whether or not this is true has not been proven, and my opinion is that it is not. But with everything that is out there it was a very valid question for her to ask!

Well I have talked to my DR and she told me that I'm fine with Oing "later" in my cycle and still have the same chances of getting PG in a cycle.

MrsDT · May 2009

Kie310:
MrsDT:
For those of you acting like this is not a valid concern, obviously you have not researched/googled it like the OP has, so shame on you! There are plenty of articles out there indicating that this is true. I did a ton of research on it before my BFP. Now, whether or not this is true has not been proven, and my opinion is that it is not. But with everything that is out there it was a very valid question for her to ask!

Well I have talked to my DR and she told me that I'm fine with Oing "later" in my cycle and still have the same chances of getting PG in a cycle.

Please re-read above- DIFFERENT DOCTORS HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS. I know Beffsky's dr told her the exact opposite of yours. I don't know how to make this more clear

Kie310 · May 2009

MrsDT:
Kie310:

MrsDT:
For those of you acting like this is not a valid concern, obviously you have not researched/googled it like the OP has, so shame on you! There are plenty of articles out there indicating that this is true. I did a ton of research on it before my BFP. Now, whether or not this is true has not been proven, and my opinion is that it is not. But with everything that is out there it was a very valid question for her to ask!

Well I have talked to my DR and she told me that I'm fine with Oing "later" in my cycle and still have the same chances of getting PG in a cycle.

Please re-read above- DIFFERENT DOCTORS HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS. I know Beffsky's dr told her the exact opposite of yours. I don't know how to make this more clear

I get it. It's simple, everyone has different opinions about everything.

MSC03 · May 2009

How on Earth is this turning into drama? Shame on us?

Kie310 · May 2009

MrsSummitCounty:

How on Earth is this turning into drama? Shame on us?

I was thinking the same thing Sad

MrsDT · May 2009

Kie310:
MrsSummitCounty:

How on Earth is this turning into drama? Shame on us?

I was thinking the same thing

because it seems that some answers- not all- were intended to make the OP feel stupid for asking the question. One "headdesk" one comes to mind.... when in fact it was a very valid question for her to ask, and it seems like she has researched it

lumbride · May 2009

I hope no one thinks I'm starting drama. I just wanted to make sure I responded with all the information I have and think it's important that everyone has the benefit of hearing the most informed responses as possible. That's all!

gingerfamily · May 2009

It is because half of these responses were given not even knowing what the OP was talking about. Many people on this board answer based on what has already been posted whether or not it is true.

If you don't have the answer for the OP - don't respond.

2becomes3 · May 2009

I'm just a bit confused. When you say you are O'sing late in your cycle, does that mean that you have a short LP?

If you're ovulating on CD 25/26, and have a 35 or less day cycle...then yes, you have a problem.

But if you are ovulating on CD 25/26 and your cycle is 36 or more days in length, then from what I understand (from reading TCOYF and talking to my OBGYN and RE), is that you should be able to conceive a child.

ccbanana · May 2009

To the OP -

I have 28 day cycles but have ovulated around day 19 which my MD says is later than she would like. She mentioned something about progesterone. I don't have time to google but it might be something to look into.

GL! I think this was a great question.

Becky19 · May 2009

2becomes3:

I'm just a bit confused. When you say you are O'sing late in your cycle, does that mean that you have a short LP?

If you're ovulating on CD 25/26, and have a 35 or less day cycle...then yes, you have a problem.

But if you are ovulating on CD 25/26 and your cycle is 36 or more days in length, then from what I understand (from reading TCOYF and talking to my OBGYN and RE), is that you should be able to conceive a child.

Her concern is late ovulation, not short LP.

mrs.g_6708 · May 2009

ToBeMrsT:
ashley0616:
Kie310:

If you ovulate on CD 25/26 every month - then it's not late. It's on time for you.

Agreed. It just means you have longer cycles. I don't O till CD 19-22 on a normal cycle. Fewer chances in a year to get pg, but your chances aren't any worse on a given cycle just because they are longer.

actually I have read that older eggs are harder to fertilize so it does make it harder to get pg when ovulation occurs so late in the cycle. The uterine wall is thinner which makes it harder for the egg to attach.

I've read this as well. When I first started ttc, I was O'ing on cd 23 (which I thought was late too) so I did everything I could to reduce stress and now I am consistently O'ing on cd 16. Also, I don't start temping until cd 12 or 13 and that definately reduces anxiety for me. HTH.

beffysky · May 2009

Just caught this post and as MrsDT said, my doctor did in fact say that later O can result in a not as viable egg. It turned out not to matter for me personally, as I O'd on CD51 and got KU. Trust me, I was pretty skeptical that it would ever happen, but it did!

4realyo · May 2009

There are varying opinions on this topic - but I was told by my ob/gyn that have longer cycles would make it harder to get pg since the egg is older & therefore less viable. I had longer cycles - typically 40+ days, but very irregular. My bfp cycle I ovulated on CD16 !! - I attributed this to the herbs & acupuncture treatment I had started. So to answer your question - I would recommend going the TCM route. good luck.

wvu2000 · May 2009

mrsh0606:

All others - it would be helpful to actually know what you are talking about before posting incorrect responses.

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