Cycle is usually 28 days but....

AwwJung09 · January 2010

This last cycle I had it lasted about 40ish days! My question is do you think I might of just skipped of a period and I shouldn't count those 40 days as a cycle, and just go by 28 day cycle. I like to use the Ovulation Calculators. Stick out tongue My last period was November 14th; then I didn't finally start again until December 28th. I know the Ovulation Calculators are not as accurate, but I'm not trying to be pin pointing it exactly anyways. So when it asks how long the cycle was should I put the 40 or 28 as an estimate?

I've never gone that long without a period before so I seriously thought I was pregnant, even though the sticks kept being negative. lol

Also on a side note & a random question; When you become pregnant do you think you will refuse a pap test, and only get one after you have baby? I was reading something about this today and it got me wondering about it. I'm not sure if I would refuse or not.

(i'veneverhadapapdoneithinkthatsabadthing)

Jill070707 · January 2010

If it was 40 days, why would you put 28? No use fudging!

I didn't think they gave pap smears while pregnant.

YOU NEED TO GET A PAP. Seriously. Call your doctor and get one as soon as you can.

Caymandreams · January 2010

If you're TTC you really should look into charting instead of using the calendars. Even if you are "regular" it is very normal to have an off cycle from time to time.

ETA: why do you think paps are bad???

canthardlywait426 · January 2010

Oh vey this post makes my head hurt.

Your cycle was longer than 28 days. Why would you call it 28 days? Thats ridiculous.

Were you on BC when your cycles were 28 days?

Ovulation calculators are pointless. Use fertilityfriend.

Mrs. Mo · January 2010

AwwJung09:

know the Ovulation Calculators are not as accurate, but I'm not trying to be pin pointing it exactly anyways.

I'm confused. Are you TTC or not? If you are TTC, then you really do want to get as exact as possible.

Also, you definitely should call your doc and schedule a pap. By the age of 21, you should be taking better care of your body. ( esp. if you are thinking of becoming pregnant)

MixiePixie · January 2010

Don't use ovulation calendars, they are not accurate. Your period may change every month by a day or two, so something that is set to 28 days is not going to reflect your cycle. Also, you need to get a pap done every year. I had a pap done while I was pregnant. If you are due for a pap, they will do it regardless.

More_Cowbell · January 2010

FWIW I don't think you missed a period, i think you had a long cycle. You can put in what ever cycle length you want but if you are going to use ovulations calculators, you might as well just ask my magic 8 ball if it's a good day to have sex.

youreallyshouldgetapapnowbeforegettingpregnant

MixiePixie · January 2010

More_CowBell:

FWIW I don't think you missed a period, i think you had a long cycle. You can put in what ever cycle length you want but if you are going to use ovulations calculators, you might as well just ask my magic 8 ball if it's a good day to have sex.

youreallyshouldgetapapnowbeforegettingpregnant

Is it?

chuleysnackety · January 2010

More_CowBell:

FWIW I don't think you missed a period, i think you had a long cycle. You can put in what ever cycle length you want but if you are going to use ovulations calculators, you might as well just ask my magic 8 ball if it's a good day to have sex.

youreallyshouldgetapapnowbeforegettingpregnant

MCB.. I know ive said this before but you really are a riot...

mdluv21 · January 2010

Please please please get a Pap done ASAP...I would've probably developed full blown cervical cancer by now if I had not been vigilant about mine. It is something to take very seriously.

And ovulation calendars are a joke.

LadyXaverian · January 2010

canthardlywait426:

Oh vey this post makes my head hurt.

Your cycle was longer than 28 days. Why would you call it 28 days? Thats ridiculous.

Were you on BC when your cycles were 28 days?

Ovulation calculators are pointless. Use fertilityfriend.

Word.

More_Cowbell · January 2010

MixiePixie:
More_CowBell:

FWIW I don't think you missed a period, i think you had a long cycle. You can put in what ever cycle length you want but if you are going to use ovulations calculators, you might as well just ask my magic 8 ball if it's a good day to have sex.

youreallyshouldgetapapnowbeforegettingpregnant

Is it?

You may rely on it

Mrs.Johns · January 2010

More_CowBell:

FWIW I don't think you missed a period, i think you had a long cycle. You can put in what ever cycle length you want but if you are going to use ovulations calculators, you might as well just ask my magic 8 ball if it's a good day to have sex.

youreallyshouldgetapapnowbeforegettingpregnant

lol

AwwJung09 · January 2010

Thanks for all the information.

katib77 · January 2010

More_CowBell:

FWIW I don't think you missed a period, i think you had a long cycle. You can put in what ever cycle length you want but if you are going to use ovulations calculators, you might as well just ask my magic 8 ball if it's a good day to have sex.

youreallyshouldgetapapnowbeforegettingpregnant

This. Trust.

heathercara · January 2010

I'm going to leave all that cycle stuff alone as it gave me a headache. But I wanted to tell you that pap smears are SO important. I was diagnosed with cancerous cysts on my ovaries when I was 16. They did procedures and trial tests/biopes for 3 years and I have been clean since I was 19. If they had not found it when they did, I would surely have had to have a hysterectomy by the time I was in my early 20s and children would not be an option at all. So if you hope to some day conceive...get tested!!

BetchySprout · January 2010

I am interested to know what you read about paps today (paps during pregnancy). In a lot of practices, you have to have one for them to take you as an OB patient...they don't mess around.

MixiePixie · January 2010

katib77:
More_CowBell:

FWIW I don't think you missed a period, i think you had a long cycle. You can put in what ever cycle length you want but if you are going to use ovulations calculators, you might as well just ask my magic 8 ball if it's a good day to have sex.

youreallyshouldgetapapnowbeforegettingpregnant

This. Trust.

Oh my God. I forgot about Trust. WTH! How could I forget???

staycee · January 2010

why would you refuse a pap?

would also not let them check for dilation later down the road?

amandam_8 · January 2010

Just wanted to say thanks for all who encouraged getting a pap. This morning I thought about calling my OBGYN for an appt but got side tracked with the three kids and finally decided that my life is just too busy to take care of myself. After reading the responses I quickly changed my mind. Thanks girls.

jillybean800 · January 2010

Paps are so important...it was discovered I had ASCUS (Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) on my very first one. It ended up being nothing, but knowing that it was nothing that was a relief!

kthappy76 · January 2010

Cycles vary, but this same thing happened to me. Count the 40, how else would you account for the extra 12 days? Please please please promise that you will get a Pap ASAP, they are the easiest, cheapest preventative test you can get. I had an abnormal one at 21, had to get a cone biopsy (not so fun cancer SCARE), but all turned out fine. I can't imagine if I hadn't and I did, and I found it too late...

I don't see why you couldn't get one while pregnant, since they take the cells from the outside of your cervix, which is not encumbered while pregnant (like having sex is okay). DO IT! GL!

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