Late ovulation and delayed menstruation

Menstrual cycle

A female fetus at 20 weeks of intrauterine development already has 2 million immature eggs in the ovaries. 75% of them disappear soon after the girl is born. Most women retain 500,000 eggs by reproductive age. By the beginning of puberty, they are ready for cyclical maturation.

During the first two years after menarche, anovulatory cycles are common. Then the regularity of the maturation of the follicle, the release of the egg and the formation of the corpus luteum is established - the ovulation cycle. A disruption in the rhythm of this process occurs during menopause, when the release of an egg occurs less and less and then stops.

When an egg moves into the fallopian tube, it can merge with a sperm - fertilization. The resulting embryo enters the uterus. During ovulation, the uterine walls thicken and the endometrium grows, preparing for implantation of the embryo. If conception does not occur, the inner layer of the uterine wall is rejected - menstrual bleeding occurs.

On what day after menstruation does ovulation occur?

Normally, this is the middle of the cycle, taking into account the first day of menstruation. For example, if 26 days pass between the first days of each menstruation, then ovulation will occur on the 12th – 13th day, taking into account the day the period begins.

How many days does this process take?

The release of a mature germ cell occurs quickly, and hormonal changes are recorded within 1 day.

One of the misconceptions is to believe that if you have periods, then the cycle was necessarily ovulatory. Thickening of the endometrium is controlled by estrogen, and ovulation is caused by the action of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Not every menstrual cycle is accompanied by the process of ovulation. Therefore, when planning pregnancy, it is recommended to monitor the precursors of egg release and use additional tests to determine it. If anovulation lasts for a long time, you should consult a gynecologist.

How to calculate ovulation

There are several methods to determine the date of release of the oocyte and subsequent periods. A woman is advised to monitor her condition, vaginal discharge, and libido level. This is a subjective evaluation method. To obtain more reliable information, you need to measure your basal temperature, do tests, or monitor your condition using ultrasound.

Gynecologists recommend monitoring the condition for all women. There are situations when late ovulation occurs during a cycle lasting 28 days.

Calendar method

The most accessible method for calculating the date of the next menstruation and days favorable for conception is the calendar method. In the absence of hormonal problems, the oocyte is released in the middle of the cycle. If 28 days pass between menstruation, the egg is released on the 14th day.

Situations often arise when the regularity of menstruation is disrupted and the date of ovulation shifts. Therefore, doctors do not recommend using the calendar method as a method of planning pregnancy.

Attention! Patients who experience ovulation instead of menstruation after the 25th day of the cycle should not rely on the calendar. To find out the days favorable for conception, it is advisable to use other methods.

Ovulation test before menstruation

Using test strips you can find out when the level of luteinizing hormone rises to its maximum values. Its concentration increases 18-24 hours before the release of the oocyte. Tests allow you to determine the most favorable days for conception.

There is no point in using a test that responds to LH before the onset of menstruation. During this period, the level of progesterone in the body is increased, and the content of luteotropin is reduced. The exception is if the patient has late ovulation. The appearance of a clear 2 stripe on the test indicates that the egg will be released in the near future.

Ultrasound diagnostics

A reliable method for determining the days suitable for conception is ultrasound. It starts on the 10th day of the cycle and is repeated every 48-72 hours. If it is impossible to identify a dominant follicle during the first ultrasound, then re-diagnosis may be recommended after 4-6 days.

Ultrasound can detect late ovulation. With a 30-day cycle, it is believed that the egg is released on days 15-17. In some women with hormonal imbalance, ovulation occurs on days 20-23, while the duration of the menstrual cycle does not change. This deviation leads to infertility.

Signs after ovulation

Signs after ovulation are very difficult to track, but the best way to do this is with an ovulation test or an ovulation calendar.
The first sign after ovulation is discharge; it is either completely absent or becomes creamy and sticky.
Also, after ovulation, the basal temperature does not fall and is in an elevated state. This is also observed in the case of pregnancy, when the egg is fertilized.
After ovulation, the pain and swelling of the mammary glands goes away, and the pain in the lower abdomen also stops.
Another sign after ovulation is the disappearance of the hormonal rash. As a rule, before ovulation, small hormonal pimples appear on the face, especially on the forehead.

All signs after ovulation depend on how the ovulation process itself went and, of course, on the individual characteristics of the female body.

Signs of pregnancy after ovulation

All women have a couple of days before and after ovulation, called the fertile phase. These days are the most favorable moment for conception and pregnancy. Let's look at the main signs of pregnancy after ovulation.

High basal temperature.
Delayed menstruation.
Swelling and change in breast shape, darkening of the nipples.
Increased fatigue, morning sickness, sudden and causeless mood swings.
Change in vaginal color.
Frequent urge to go to the toilet and increased mucous discharge.
Bloody discharge, gas and constipation.
Spasms in the lower abdomen may be on one side.
Heightened sense of smell.
Acne and pimples.
Mild cold and stuffy nose.
Changes in taste and increased appetite.

Signs of fertilization after ovulation

Signs of fertilization after ovulation appear no earlier than a couple of weeks after intercourse. Let's look at the signs of sexual fertilization after ovulation.

Implantation bleeding, which is caused by the attachment of the embryo to the uterine cavity. Bleeding occurs within one day or several hours.
The breasts swell and become very sensitive.
Menstruation does not occur, that is, there is a delay.
There may be a feeling of nausea, apathy, headache, and fatigue.
There is frequent urination and uncontrolled appetite.

All these signs are conditional and they can be caused by other reasons, for example, colds, infectious or inflammatory diseases. It is better to determine fertilization and pregnancy after menstruation has not occurred, that is, after a delay. About five weeks after sexual intercourse, at which time conception and pregnancy could occur.

What kind of ovulation is called late?

It is generally accepted that the egg leaves the ovary around day 14-15 of the cycle. This is true for a woman with the classic “obstetric” cycle length of 28 days. However, each woman has her own characteristics of the reproductive system and hormonal levels. Normally, the length of the menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 45 days, and accordingly, ovulation occurs at completely different times.

Late ovulation can be called ovulation, which occurs less than 10 days before the start of menstruation. Why is the countdown based on menstruation? The specific date of ovulation has no significance for conceiving a child. The length of the subsequent luteal phase is important so that the embryo has time to fully implant into the uterus. It is believed that a length of the luteal phase of more than 10 days ensures normal pregnancy with any type of ovulatory peak.

Late ovulation. To treat or not to treat

It is important to understand that late ovulation does not mean guaranteed infertility. But it may indicate a number of other reasons.. Loparoscopic intervention is prescribed not only to eliminate the problem that caused infertility (for example, ovarian cysts), but also for diagnostic purposes

Sometimes a simple ovarian biopsy can have a positive effect on their function and stimulate them. So in the future, drug therapy is not even required.

Loparoscopic intervention is prescribed not only to eliminate the problem that caused infertility (for example, ovarian cysts), but also for diagnostic purposes. Sometimes a simple ovarian biopsy can have a positive effect on their function and stimulate them. So in the future, drug therapy is not even required.

But even if there is a need for surgical intervention, already six months after the operation the couple has the opportunity to successfully conceive a child. And the probability of getting pregnant in this case is estimated at 50-70 percent.

The menstrual cycle is a unique process inherent in the body of every woman by nature to maintain reproductive function. And ovulation, although the shortest, is quite an important moment in it. The time of its onset must be determined in accessible ways in order to control and plan conception. Late ovulation often causes difficulties in planning pregnancy.

If you ovulate late, when will the test show pregnancy?

Girls with normal oocyte maturation suspect that conception has occurred when they do not begin menstruation. Then they go to the pharmacy to buy a pack of pregnancy tests. It usually shows two bars if there is already at least one day of delay.

If the expectant mother has late ovulation, the timing shifts and conception could occur right before the critical days. Before your period arrives, do not rush to use the test. After all, the fusion of gametes occurred several hours ago. Therefore, the result of a home study may be erroneous. Most likely the result will be negative in any case, even if you become pregnant. You shouldn't waste money on a test that won't give you a reliable answer.

In this situation, the most difficult thing is to correctly determine day X, from which the date should be counted. Fortunately, there are reliable ways to find out when ovulation occurs, and you will know when the required 14 days have passed to take a pregnancy test.

Five methods that help you correctly determine the day of ovulation:

Ultrasound.
Buy a test at the pharmacy to determine the exact date of ovulation.
Take rectal temperature every day.
Get tested for pituitary hormones, estrogen, progesterone.
Pay close attention to discomfort and discharge in various parts of the body: pain in the lower abdominal cavity, bust enlargement, discomfort in the ovaries.

The most affordable option, according to reviews from planners, is an ovulation test, but it only indicates approximate dates with a spread of 2-3 days. The most reliable method is ultrasound.

Late cell maturation

Ovulation in any female with varying cycle lengths is observed 14 days before the onset of bleeding (menstruation). The first part of the cycle has a different duration, but the second is normally a static value.

Symptoms and concerns

With an ideal cycle, which is considered to be 28 days, the follicle ruptures on the 14th day. With other indicators, exit on days 11-16 is possible. If ovulation occurs on days 17-18 or later, it is considered late. This phenomenon causes concern among the fair sex about conception and possible infertility.

But such a delay should not worry, since the extended first phase does not affect the exit of the cell and its fertilization, it just happens later. If there are no health problems and hormone production is normal, then late ripening is not considered a problem.

Pregnancy countdown

It should be remembered that in this case, counting pregnancy on the first day of menstruation is irrelevant. The degree of embryo development on ultrasound will be less than during counting, sometimes up to 2-3 weeks.

Late ovulation and conception

If fertilization occurs during delayed ovulation, certain difficulties arise in establishing the timing of pregnancy. In addition, the test may not show a positive result the first time it is performed. It is worth understanding in more detail why this happens and how the initial period of gestation proceeds in this case.

When to take a pregnancy test

If the egg is released shortly before the menstrual period, women experience a delay in menstruation, but the test is negative. This is due to the fact that fertilization occurred only a few days ago. The level of the hCG hormone is so low that the reagent simply does not sense it. Repeated testing is recommended after 2-3 weeks. At this point, the concentration of the hormone will be high enough, the test will show a positive result.

How to determine the deadline

With a late ovulatory process, difficulties arise in determining the timing of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that doctors make calculations taking into account the last date of the onset of menstruation. In the case of a delayed release of the fertilized egg, these dates are shifted by 2-3 weeks.

For example, with a cycle of 28 days, ovulation begins on the 14th day, and if there is a delay, the timing shifts by another 14 days and will be about 4 weeks. True, these data are very conditional. The length of each woman's cycle is different. Accordingly, there will be differences in the calculations.

On average, if the ovulatory process is noted on days 12-15, but in a pregnant woman it began on days 20, one more week must be added to the obstetric period.

Often, due to incorrect timing, doctors mistakenly believe that the fetus is developmentally delayed . Additionally, if the embryo is not visible during diagnosis, a diagnosis of anembryony may be made.

Features of pregnancy

There are no specific features of the course of pregnancy with late ovulation. Women experience the same symptoms as in the case of mid-cycle fertilization.

The only difference is the possible appearance of bloody discharge during the expected period of critical days.

This is a brown spot that women often perceive as menstruation. It is observed only once. After a month there should be no discharge.

Who is more likely to be born if ovulation is late?

The sex of the unborn child does not directly depend on the timing of the release of the egg from the follicle. Nevertheless, there is still a certain cause-and-effect relationship with ovulation. X chromosomes are characterized by increased viability and can remain in the female body for a longer period than Y chromosomes.

A boy will be conceived only if fertilization occurs directly during the ovulatory period. Accordingly, with a “jumping” cycle, there is a greater chance of becoming pregnant with a girl.

Signs and symptoms

To detect premature egg release, you need to track your cycle for at least 3 months. With a 28-day cycle, ovulation should be expected on days 12-16, with a 30-day cycle - on days 13-17.

If a woman begins to feel the following symptoms shortly after her period, most likely she has entered the ovulatory phase earlier than usual:

increased viscosity of cervical mucus;
soreness of the mammary glands;
increased sexual desire;
aching pain in the abdomen.

Signs of premature egg release can be monitored by measuring urine LH levels using ovulation tests.

How else can you determine early ovulation?

Determining the peak of basal temperature is a reliable sign of egg release, available to any woman at home. However, this method also has disadvantages: for at least six months you need to strictly follow the measurement procedure, record the result, build a graph and analyze it together with a gynecologist.

The most accurate way to determine the release date of an egg is to measure the diameter of the follicle using ultrasound (folliculometry). For obvious reasons, this measurement is not available to all women.

An informative home method is to use the ovulation texts mentioned above. If the egg is released early, it is better to use reusable cassette devices, devices for determining ovulation by saliva, or purchase a large number of disposable test strips, starting to use them immediately after the end of menstruation.

If the failure occurs once, there is no reason to worry. Problems with conception may occur if the pathological condition persists for more than 3 months. At the same time, the menstrual cycle is shortened, and menstruation comes earlier than usual.

How to determine?

In cases where there is a suspicion of possible failures, it is worth contacting a gynecologist and getting tested. There are several methods for determining the formation of an egg and calculating ovulation, some of which can be used at home.

This is what a test for determining ovulation at home looks like

The simplest method is to regularly measure your basal temperature. The BT chart for late ovulation will show the timing of its onset. During the first half of the cycle, the temperature stays below 37 degrees. On the day before ovulation it will drop a little more. After the egg is released, the basal temperature begins to rise. But to get an objective graph, you need to measure your temperature for at least two months.

At-home ovulation tests are recommended and are available in all major pharmacies. The principle of their action is to determine the LH hormone in the urine, a surge of which is observed a few days before ovulation.

When a woman turns to a gynecologist, he refers her to an ultrasound of the pelvic organs. The results will allow you to evaluate the maturation of the follicle and its rupture. For a more accurate diagnosis, several ultrasounds performed at 2-day intervals will be required.

Important The most accurate results, of course, will be shown by folliculometry (ultrasound). If there are failures, then based on the results of the study, the doctor will prescribe effective treatment.

Need for treatment

Late ovulation is caused by certain factors that need to be dealt with. Therefore, influencing ovulation itself is simply pointless. Currently, doctors are resorting to various measures that make it possible to correct the timing of this process. Thanks to them, you can achieve a good result - the process will proceed on time. The main thing is to identify the cause of the failure.

Quite often, miscarriage is a serious problem, due to which ovulation becomes late. Functional changes occur in the body, which have a negative impact on the process. However, after 2-3 months, restoration measures will make themselves felt, so there is no point in resorting to any medicinal methods.

However, there are also more serious reasons that need to be dealt with immediately. We are talking about diseases that are infectious in nature. In this case, doctors suggest taking a specially designed therapeutic course. Its implementation allows for effective treatment, after which the processes will stabilize and acquire normal values in terms of their course.

It makes sense to carry out therapeutic measures only when a woman cannot conceive a child and the reason for this is untimely ovulation. In some representatives of the fair sex, it may be recorded that signs of the ovulation process are completely absent. In this case, they turn to stimulation of the process under the supervision of a gynecologist. As a rule, this approach significantly increases a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant and carrying a child to term.

Symptoms of egg release

Not all women experience signs of ovulation. At this moment, hormonal changes occur in the body. By carefully observing your body, you can discover the period of best fertilization ability. It is not necessary to use complex and expensive methods for predicting egg release. It is enough to detect natural symptoms in time.

Change in cervical mucus

The female body prepares for possible conception by producing cervical fluid, suitable for the transfer of sperm from the vagina to the uterine cavity. Until ovulation, this discharge is thick and viscous. They prevent sperm from entering the uterus. Before ovulation, the glands of the cervical canal begin to produce a special protein - its threads are thin, elastic and similar in properties to the protein of a chicken egg. Vaginal discharge becomes transparent and stretches well. This environment is ideal for sperm to penetrate into the uterus.

Change in vaginal moisture

Discharge from the cervix becomes more abundant. During sexual intercourse, the amount of vaginal fluid increases. A woman feels increased humidity throughout the day, which shows her readiness for fertilization.

Breast tenderness

After ovulation, progesterone levels increase. If a woman keeps a chart, she will see that her basal temperature has risen. It is caused precisely by the action of progesterone. This hormone also affects the mammary glands, so at this moment they become more sensitive. Sometimes this soreness resembles premenstrual sensations.

Changing the position of the cervix

After the end of menstruation, the cervix is closed and low. As ovulation approaches, it rises higher and softens. You can check this yourself. After thoroughly washing your hands, you need to place your foot on the edge of the toilet or bathtub and insert two fingers into the vagina. If you have to push them deep, it means your cervix has risen. It is easiest to check for this symptom immediately after menstruation, so that you can then better determine the change in the position of the cervix.

Increased sex drive

Women often notice a stronger sex drive mid-cycle. These sensations during ovulation are of natural origin and are associated with changes in hormonal levels.

Bloody issues

Sometimes in the middle of the cycle, small bloody discharge from the vagina appears. It can be assumed that this is the “residue” of blood leaving the uterus after menstruation. However, if this sign appears during suspected ovulation, it indicates rupture of the follicle. In addition, some blood may also be released from the endometrial tissue under the influence of hormones immediately before or after ovulation. This symptom indicates high fertility.

Cramp or pain on one side of the abdomen

20% of women experience pain during ovulation, which is called ovulatory syndrome. It occurs when the follicle ruptures and the fallopian tube contracts as the egg moves into the uterus. A woman feels pain or spasm on one side of her lower abdomen. These sensations after ovulation do not last long, but serve as a fairly accurate sign of fertilization ability.

Flatulence

Hormonal shifts cause slight bloating. It can be detected by clothing or a belt that has become a little tight.

Mild nausea

Hormonal changes may cause mild nausea, similar to pregnancy-like symptoms.

Headache

20% of women experience headaches or migraines before or during menstruation. The same symptom in these patients may accompany the onset of ovulation.

When to take a pregnancy test after ovulation?

The instructions for the tests say that you need to be tested from the first day of the delay of critical days. This recommendation can significantly reduce the number of false results.

But not everyone has the strength and patience to wait for this moment. Moreover, in cases where conception is undesirable, women want to know the result as quickly as possible in order to take the necessary measures. Therefore, many ladies prefer to do a special test without waiting for a missed period. Some people believe that you can find out the answer two days before your period begins. And others believe that even five days before a possible delay, you can find out about pregnancy using a special test.

Women disagree so much because the sensitivity of the tests may vary, but immediately after ovulation, checking with them definitely does not make sense. Here you need to wait at least a week, 6-8 days. During this time, a special hormone is produced in the woman’s body: human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). It blocks the functioning of the ovaries, thereby eliminating the possibility of re-pregnancy.

It is by the amount of this hormone in a woman’s urine that the test gives its result. It is necessary to test after a night's sleep, because if this hormone is present in the urine, its concentration in the morning is much higher than at other times of the day.

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Tests, depending on their sensitivity, can detect hCG concentrations of both 10 units and 25. However, even highly sensitive tests on days 7-10 after ovulation and conception can show a weakly positive result when the second strip is faintly visible.

This happens because the level of hCG in the urine is very low in the early stages of pregnancy. Therefore, it is better to do a test in a couple more days, and if the second strip becomes brighter, then the answer is positive. To get a more accurate result, it is better to wait until your menstruation is late. After all, the highest concentration of hCG in a pregnant woman’s body is observed during the eighth to tenth weeks from the moment of ovulation. But you can still try a highly sensitive pregnancy test a week after ovulation.

Anovulatory cycle

Menstrual-like bleeding may recur regularly after 24-28 days, but the egg does not leave the ovary. This cycle is called anovulatory. In the absence of ovulation, one or more follicles reach the preovulatory stage, that is, they grow, and a germ cell develops inside. However, the follicular wall does not rupture and the egg does not come out.

Soon after this, the mature follicle undergoes atresia, that is, reverse development. At this time, estrogen levels decrease, which leads to menstrual-like bleeding. In terms of external signs, it is practically indistinguishable from normal menstruation.

Why is there no ovulation?

This may be a physiological condition during puberty or premenopause. If a woman is of childbearing age, rare anovulatory cycles are normal.

Many hormonal disorders lead to an imbalance of the “hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary” system and change the timing of ovulation, in particular:

hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormones);
hyperthyroidism (excess thyroid hormones);
hormonally active benign tumor of the pituitary gland (adenoma);
adrenal insufficiency.

Emotional stress can prolong the ovulatory period. It leads to a decrease in the level of gonadotropin-releasing factor, a substance secreted by the hypothalamus and stimulating the synthesis of FSH in the pituitary gland.

Other possible reasons for the absence or delay of ovulation associated with hormonal imbalance:

intense sports and physical activity;
rapid weight loss of at least 10%;
chemotherapy and radiation for malignant neoplasms;
taking tranquilizers, corticosteroid hormones and some contraceptives.

The main physiological reasons for the absence of ovulation are pregnancy and menopause. During premenopause, women may continue to have more or less regular periods, but the likelihood of anovulatory cycles increases significantly.

How to correct your cycle

One of the drugs used to regulate the cycle is Duphaston.

The prescription of Duphaston for late ovulation is currently controversial. He has many opponents. For example, the product has not been produced in the UK since 2008. However, in many countries, late ovulation and Duphaston go hand in hand. It is prescribed to stimulate menstruation and regulate the cycle.

But the drug is still not recommended for those who want to get pregnant as soon as possible. This is due to the need to use the product on a schedule. Even a single mistake in the timing of administration or dosage can lead to an effect opposite to the desired one. That is, instead of the long-awaited pregnancy, menstruation will come.

Some experts in the field of medicine (Essen Institute for Medical Research and Education in Germany) argue that the use of the drug Duphaston to eliminate late ovulation is not only not justified, but can also lead to its complete absence, delaying the onset of motherhood.

Sometimes the prescription of the drug is not confirmed by the results of the analysis, but is based only on the assumption of a lack of progesterone in the blood. If you have doubts about the competence of the doctor recommending Duphaston, you should consult other specialists on this issue. It is easier to undergo additional examination than to eliminate the consequences of illiterate and inept intervention in the body.

In addition to drug treatment and following the recommendations of the attending physician, a woman herself can take measures to conceive as quickly as possible.

To get pregnant faster, you need to:

have an active sex life with a regular partner;
observe the work and rest schedule, do not overwork;
avoid increased psycho-emotional stress;
adhere to a healthy diet;
eliminate smoking and minimize alcohol consumption;
move a lot, walk and breathe fresh air.

Late ovulation, even if it is the result of a disease and not an individual characteristic of the female body, does not exclude the possibility of motherhood. With the help of medicine and some patience, pregnancy will definitely happen!

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Methods for determining the required period

The presence of late ovulation can be determined independently and there is no need to go to the hospital for this. Among the most common methods are the following:

observing changes in basal temperature;
special test for ovulation;
monitoring changes occurring in the body.

To make sure that ovulation occurs later, you need to measure your basal temperature. To do this, they resort to measuring temperature values in the rectum. This method is simple and reliable. This event must be implemented regularly, otherwise it will not be able to form a real picture of ovulation.

Tests can be trusted and in most cases they give true answers, but it is impossible to be completely sure. In addition, the test answer may be erroneous due to the fact that the woman’s body is affected by a certain gynecological disease. This also includes the effect of certain medications that include certain active elements. The test must be carried out in a certain time period, which must be calculated correctly.

When ovulation occurs, most women experience specific symptomatic manifestations:

general malaise (felt mild);
nagging pain felt in the lower abdomen;
headache;
dizziness.

If you focus on the above symptoms, you can easily determine that ovulation has occurred. However, the symptoms must be pronounced. However, they can be caused by other factors that are absolutely unrelated to ovulation.

To obtain accurate data, you need to contact a medical institution. There they conduct certain studies, on the basis of which it is possible to establish the course of the process. Medical studies include:

comprehensive examination by a gynecologist;
ultrasound-based monitoring event;
analysis of pituitary hormone levels.

These diagnostic measures will be reliable only if they are implemented within 3-4 cycles. This approach allows the specialist to identify all the signs characteristic of late ovulation. It is advisable to seek medical help if a woman is planning a pregnancy.

Late ovulation: causes and symptoms, delayed onset of menstruation, methods of treating delay

Whether a woman becomes pregnant or not directly depends on the process of the release of a mature and completely ready-for-fertilization egg from the follicle.

The process itself is called ovulation and it usually happens in the middle of the menstrual cycle..

However, at times, maturation and, accordingly, the release of the egg is delayed and does not keep up with the due date. This phenomenon is called late ovulation.

Signs of delayed egg release

Couples affected by this phenomenon are wondering whether late ovulation and missed periods are the norm or an obstacle to a much-desired pregnancy.

Some of the desperate couples decide and collect funds to undergo the IVF procedure (fertilization in a laboratory with preliminary collection of eggs and sperm from the spouses), because despite all their efforts, the efforts ultimately turn out to be in vain and the test result is invariably negative.

However, it is also possible that all is not lost, and there are still chances for spontaneous fertilization in the most natural way, since, probably, the reason for all these unsuccessful attempts lies in the timing of the release of the egg, which was calculated incorrectly. Late ovulation in a 28-day cycle can regularly interfere with conceiving a child. And in order to understand how to cope with this, you must first understand for yourself what the term late ovulation itself means.

The average duration of the menstrual cycle is considered to be 28 days, and the norm for egg release is 14 days. The very concept of delayed ovulation is not very accurate and is often interpreted incorrectly, since ovulation itself can be neither early nor late, and in a normally functioning body it occurs fourteen days before the next menstrual cycle begins.

If the entire cycle lasts approximately thirty or thirty-two days, and ovulation occurs on the eighteenth or even twentieth day, then this is normal for such a cycle length and cannot be considered late. Simply put, in this case, the egg simply needs more time to mature under certain hormonal conditions, since ovulation is a process that depends on hormones.

Real delayed ovulation is considered to be those cases when a mature egg is released during the period within fourteen days before menstruation.

For example, if the cycle lasts a total of thirty-four days, then the twentieth day (plus or minus three days) will be considered the norm for the release of an egg.

And in this case, the release of the egg will be late, occurring later than the twenty-third day of the menstrual period.

Ovulation test

Delayed ovulation is not a cause of infertility and it is quite possible to become pregnant, provided that there are no other pathological changes in the female reproductive system.

And in order to make correct calculations, it is important to simply know the duration of your cycle.

The long maturation of the egg has no effect on either the process of conception or the period of pregnancy.

With a twenty-eight-day cycle, it is recommended to conduct an ovulation test closer to the fourteenth day. The instructions for these tests usually recommend performing the test several times, separated by one or a couple of days.

At the same time, the human body, and women in particular, is a very complex mechanism, the work of which depends on the combination of a considerable number of factors, and delayed ovulation, taking into account a cycle of 28 days, occurs and it occurs after the sixteenth or seventeenth day.

In order to understand what date the egg is released in the event of an unusual length of the menstrual period, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the duration of the first half of the period can vary, while the second half usually takes fourteen days. Using this knowledge, it is quite possible to make calculations that determine the arrival of ovulation in a cycle of any length. Add two or even three days to the date you end up with.

In this case, it is possible to achieve only approximate results, and it is completely impossible to calculate everything with an accuracy of up to a certain hour. However, such data can help determine the relationship between delayed egg release and the ability to become pregnant—that is, how soon the test will need to be performed.

Several factors will tell you when exactly to take an ovulation test. About halfway through the cycle or even a little later, you will probably feel a rather weak, but not the most pleasant sensation in the lower abdomen.

They will be approximately the same as during menstruation. You may also see bloody discharge in small amounts, most likely just a drop or faint trace on the toilet paper.

This day will be best suited for research.

Symptoms and causes of pathology

Even a specialist cannot answer how late ovulation may be in a particular case.

A good way to obtain information is to monitor the development and maturation of an individual egg by monitoring ovarian activity over three menstrual cycles, but determining whether ovulation is timely or not based on just one menstrual cycle is a completely unreliable method.

Here are some signs of late ovulation:

closer to the end of the menstrual cycle on the BT chart (basal temperature - the lowest body temperature during sleep or other rest), a shift occurs in a certain way and it looks like a decrease in BT along with a rapid rise;
when passing an egg release test, a positive result is obtained later than the period for which the calculation was made;
changes in well-being (although this sign is somewhat relative).

If at the right time you receive a negative result when taking a pregnancy test and you are also convinced that there is no conception, then your period will be later. And that's okay. The general period and sensations experienced during menstruation are not changeable. They will remain exactly the same, as if the period had come to its due date.

You should only seek help from a qualified professional if you are experiencing unusually severe PMS symptoms this month. That is, the blood discharge is much more than usual or, on the contrary, scanty. Simply put, if something is not going as usual.

Late ovulation and delayed periods are a standard phenomenon. It is sometimes observed in women who are in good health, with the condition that this phenomenon is not regular.

Of course, there are some reasons why the female body can at times stage this kind of “mutiny on the ship” and somewhat interfere with couples planning conception and pregnancy. Spouses should not worry in situations where the reasons for being late are the following:

solar overheating;
a large amount of stress experienced recently;
exacerbation of the disease;
acute respiratory viral infection;
treatment of ailments associated with gynecology.

The body may malfunction slightly in all of the above cases. Here we can conclude that such a phenomenon in such cases is the female body and its reproductive system trying to protect itself from various kinds of deviations.

All of the above effects can lead to either over-ripening or under-ripening, as well as early aging of the egg in a certain cycle. One should look at such a reaction as the fact that the body is protecting itself from poor-quality conception, because many factors (and unfavorable ones too) are reflected in the quality of the genetics of the embryo itself.

Diagnosis and treatment

The menstrual cycle certainly has an impact on the psychological background and general mood. What this means is that late ovulation can provoke a strong desire to become pregnant or, conversely, some timidity about it. Such a psychological difficulty is unexpected for many, and it often lies at the level of the unconscious.

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In order to calm down, you can do an ultrasound. The specialist will tell you how the follicles grew during this cycle and why the displacement occurred.

If you are worried about the arrival of menstruation, then you should get tested for hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin - a hormone produced about six days after fertilization). This study will provide the most information in terms of research into pregnancy and its abnormalities. That is, you will know for sure whether you are pregnant or not.

Regular delay requires professional intervention, especially in those cases when the period increases from time to time or ovulation does not occur at all. Here you definitely need to see a doctor. An increase in the duration of the cycle and a delay in the release of the egg may indicate the onset of menopause, although here it is necessary to pay attention to the age of the patient.

So, you have been monitoring yourself for several cycles and have realized that a delayed egg release is normal for you. If this lasts more than three months after stopping oral contraceptives (the recovery period after them takes about three cycles), then it’s definitely time to go for an examination.

The overall duration of the recovery period after discontinuation of hormonal contraception is influenced by the duration of use.

Thus, the longer a girl uses contraceptives, the more time the body needs to recover and return to normal functioning.

Your goal will be to understand whether it is the absence of ovulation or simply its delay. Once you clarify this point, you can begin therapy.

The specialist will first order blood tests for hormones. All this will need to be monitored using ultrasound. You will need to check:

The level of FSH, which stimulates follicles and their growth.
LH, with the help of which the egg matures.
Progesterone, which prepares the endometrium for fertilization.
Estradiol, which is responsible for the quality of the mucus in which sperm can live for some time.

It will also be necessary to find out how high the level of “male” hormones is in the body, since they make the process of follicle growth slower and suppress the release of eggs.

After all these tests, it will be possible to identify the cause of the delay. The endometrium will grow longer if the release of the egg is delayed; for this reason, on ultrasound, by the time the middle of the cycle occurs, it may still not be thick enough. It will grow one way or another by the time of ovulation.

As a result, if your ovulation is late in a certain cycle, do not worry. The main thing is that it is present at all, because this means that you are quite capable of getting pregnant. It is very important to have patience, then everything will happen .

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When does ovulation occur in women with a 28-day cycle?

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Pregnancy is a wonderful condition. And even better is the realization that a baby is about to appear in the house. You can bring the long-awaited moment closer by finding out the exact day of ovulation.

Calculation of the day of ovulation for cycle 28

Today, you can calculate the time of ovulation in several ways: on your own, in a clinic, using an online calculator.

Let's immediately look at independent calculation, including its advantages and disadvantages.

The girl can calculate the date of ovulation herself. If the cycle lasts 28 days, then you need to subtract 14 from this number. Thus, the 14th day is the time of ovulation.

But a girl can become pregnant a few days earlier or later, since a sperm lives in a woman’s body for several days, and a fertilized egg lives for a day.

When making your own calculations, an excellent assistant is an ovulation test, which can be purchased at any pharmacy.

If we talk about online calculations, it is simpler and better than the independent calendar method in that the program produces the following dates:

day of ovulation;
probable days of conception;
“useless” days;
for those for whom the gender of the child is important, the periods of “boy” and “girl” are emphasized.

The method of using the online calculator is very simple: you need to enter the date of the first day of menstruation, the duration of menstruation (for example, 3 days), the duration of the cycle - in our case, 28 days. Then click the “calculate” button.

Everything is quite elementary. But this test is not suitable if the cycle is not regular or ovulation is untimely (early or late).

The doctor determines the day of ovulation using ultrasound diagnostics. This method is used mainly by those girls whose cycle is disrupted, that is, difficulties arise with independent and computer calculations.

Early ovulation with a 28-day cycle

Early maturation of the egg is explained by:

hormonal imbalances;
unhealthy diet;
stress;
traumatic sex;
abuse of alcohol and drugs;
heavy physical labor;
change of place of residence;
overwork;
postpartum period and inflammatory processes.

Signs of early ovulation are similar to those of regular ovulation:

lower abdominal pain and bloating;
breast swelling and pain;
change in the consistency of vaginal discharge;
mood swings;
increased libido.

Early ovulation is not as scary as it might seem at first glance, although it all depends on the reasons for its occurrence. By eliminating the factor, the problem is eliminated.

Late ovulation with a 28-day cycle

If early maturation of the egg is a common case, then later maturation is almost an isolated situation. The harbingers of late ovulation are more serious than in the previous version:

infectious diseases of the genital organs;
abortions;
miscarriages;
postpartum period;
menopause;
hormonal dysfunction.

It is now clear that to treat late ovulation it is necessary to eliminate its source.

As for symptoms, everything is determined at the individual level - each woman is different.

Is it possible to ovulate again?

Typically the formula is: 1 cycle = 1 ovulation. But there are known exceptions, or rather:

before the onset of menopause;
stopping taking hormonal medications;
increased sexual desire, which often occurs in women in the absence of regular relationships.

As has already become known, no one is immune from repeated ovulation. But it is not recommended to hope for it, even if it has arrived, since the mature egg most often dies during this period.

No ovulation

Some women throw hysterics when they learn that during the entire period from period to period, her cell did not mature. It is too early to sound the alarm if anovulation (lack of ovulation) occurs 2–3 times a year. This happens even in a healthy body.

If anovulation occurs more than four times a year, then this is a serious reason to see a doctor.

Anovulation is typical during: menopause, pregnancy, taking certain medications; hormonal disorders, infertility.

Signs of delayed egg release

Couples affected by this phenomenon are wondering whether late ovulation and missed periods are the norm or an obstacle to a much-desired pregnancy. Some of the desperate couples decide and collect funds to undergo the IVF procedure (fertilization in a laboratory with preliminary collection of eggs and sperm from the spouses), because despite all their efforts, the efforts ultimately turn out to be in vain and the test result is invariably negative.

The average duration of the menstrual cycle is considered to be 28 days, and the norm for egg release is 14 days. The very concept of delayed ovulation is not very accurate and is often interpreted incorrectly, since ovulation itself can be neither early nor late, and in a normally functioning body it occurs fourteen days before the next menstrual cycle begins.

Real delayed ovulation is considered to be those cases when a mature egg is released during the period within fourteen days before menstruation. For example, if the cycle lasts a total of thirty-four days, then the twentieth day (plus or minus three days) will be considered the norm for the release of an egg. And in this case, the release of the egg will be late, occurring later than the twenty-third day of the menstrual period.

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Changes in the timing of ovulation

The release time of the egg may vary by 1-2 days even with a regular cycle. A persistently shortened follicular phase and early ovulation can lead to problems with conception.

Early ovulation

If the release of the egg occurs 12-14 days after the start of menstruation, there is no reason to worry. However, if the basal temperature chart or test strips show that this process occurred on the 11th day or earlier, then the released egg is not developed enough for fertilization. At the same time, the mucus plug in the cervix is quite dense, and sperm cannot penetrate through it. Insufficient increase in endometrial thickness, caused by a reduction in the hormonal influence of estrogens in the developing follicle, prevents implantation of the embryo, even if fertilization has occurred.

The reasons for early ovulation are still being studied. Sometimes it happens accidentally, in one of the menstrual cycles. In other cases, pathology may be caused by the following factors:

severe stress and disruption of the relationship between the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the nervous system, which leads to a sudden premature increase in LH levels;
the natural aging process, when to maintain the maturation of the egg, the body produces more FSH, which causes excessively rapid growth of the follicle;
smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol and caffeine;
gynecological and endocrine diseases.

Can ovulation occur immediately after menstruation?

This is possible in two cases:

if menstruation lasts 5-7 days, and against this background a hormonal imbalance occurs, early ovulation can occur almost immediately after its completion;
if two follicles mature at different times in different ovaries, then their cycles do not coincide; in this case, ovulation of the second follicle is timely, but occurs in the first phase in the other ovary; This is associated with cases of pregnancy during sexual intercourse during menstruation.

Late ovulation

For some women, from time to time the ovulatory phase occurs on the 20th day of the cycle or later. Most often this is caused by hormonal disorders in the complex balanced system “hypothalamus - pituitary gland - ovary”. These changes usually precede menopause and are caused by stress or certain medications (corticosteroids, antidepressants, anticancer drugs). Late ovulation increases the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the egg, fetal malformations and early pregnancy loss.

If two follicles in each ovary do not mature at the same time, ovulation is possible before menstruation.

The cause of such a failure may be breastfeeding. Even if a woman regains her period after childbirth, she experiences a long follicular phase or anovulatory cycles for six months. This is a normal process established by nature and protects a woman from re-pregnancy.

During breastfeeding, both menstruation and ovulation are often absent for some time. But at a certain moment, the maturation of the egg begins, it is released, and it enters the uterus. And only 2 weeks after this, menstruation begins. This is how ovulation is possible without menstruation.

Often, late ovulation occurs in women who are too thin or in patients who have lost weight quickly. The amount of fat in the body is directly related to the level of sex hormones (estrogens), and a small amount of it leads to delayed egg maturation.

Menstruation with late ovulation

Women planning a pregnancy carefully monitor the date of egg maturation. As a rule, this period occurs in the middle of the cycle, but sometimes late ovulation is observed. It is worth understanding for what reasons the ovulatory phase occurs late and what are the chances of successful fertilization.

Late ovulation - what is it?

It is believed that the average length of a cycle is 28 days and the normal period for the release of an egg is 14 days.

The concept of late ovulation is quite vague and often misused. Ovulation can very rarely be late or early. In a healthy body, it occurs 14 days before the start of the next cycle.

If the menstrual cycle is 30–32 days and ovulation occurs on days 18–20, then this is not late ovulation, but normal for the specified cycle length.

In simple words, the egg needs more time to mature under the conditions of your hormonal background, because ovulation is a hormone-dependent process.

True late ovulation is the release of an egg within 14 days before your period. For example, the duration of the cycle is 34 days, the normal period for the release of an egg is day 20 +/- 3 days. Ovulation will be late if it occurs after the 23rd day of the cycle. Conclusions - late ovulation occurs, but is extremely rare.

Is it possible to get pregnant if you ovulate late?

Yes, you can get pregnant, provided there are no other pathological changes in the woman’s reproductive system. Late ovulation is not a cause of infertility. In order to make correct calculations, you just need to know your cycle duration. The process of conception and the course of pregnancy are not affected by prolonged maturation of the egg.

When to take an ovulation test?

With a 28-day cycle, it is recommended to take an ovulation test closer to day 14.

In the instructions for ovulation tests, there are recommendations that the study should be carried out several times with a break of 1-2 days.

However, the female body is a very cunning and delicate “device”, the functions of which depend on many factors. Late ovulation in a 28-day cycle occurs and occurs after the 16th–17th day.

To find out on what day ovulation occurs for a different cycle length, you need to take into account that the duration of the first half of the cycle can vary, and the second half usually lasts 14 days. From here you can make calculations that determine the onset of ovulation during a cycle of any length. Add 2-3 days to the resulting date. Examples are collected in the table.

Table 1. Late ovulation and pregnancy: when will the test show

Cycle duration (in days)	Ovulation is normal	When to take a pregnancy test during normal ovulation (cycle day)	Late ovulation	Late ovulation: when the test shows 2 stripes
21	Around 8–10 pm	On day 23–24	After 10 days	Not earlier than 25–26 days
26	12–13 day	On day 27–28	After 14 days	Not earlier than 28 days
28	Day 14	On day 29–30	After 16 days	Not earlier than 30 days
30	Day 16	On days 31–32	After 18 days	Not earlier than 32 days
32	Day 18	On day 33–34	After 19–20 days	Not earlier than 33 days

These calculations are very approximate - it is impossible to calculate everything with an hourly accuracy. But they will help determine how late ovulation and pregnancy , that is, when it is time to go to the pharmacy for a test.

When to take an ovulation test? Perhaps in the middle of the cycle or a little later you will feel a slight pain in the lower abdomen (but weaker than before your period) or you will see a small discharge with blood - more precisely, some kind of drop or trace on toilet paper - this day will be the most suitable for the test .

How late can ovulation be?

Everything here is so changeable that not a single doctor can answer this question unequivocally. An informative method of determination is individual monitoring of egg growth and maturation using folliculometry for three cycles.

Judging the timeliness of egg release based on cycle 1 is unreliable. Folliculometry during late ovulation is monitoring the dynamics of egg maturation using an ultrasound machine.

Late ovulation: signs and character of menstruation

Signs of late ovulation are:

a characteristic shift in the release of the egg towards the end of the cycle on the basal temperature chart. (this looks like a decrease in BT with a sharp rise);
receiving a positive ovulation test result later than the calculated period (see how to do the calculations above);
changes in well-being are an extremely relative sign.

If a pregnancy test at the right time shows a negative result and you are sure that conception has not occurred, then your period will come later. This is not a pathology. The nature, duration and sensations of menstruation do not change.

They will be the same as if your period came on time. You should urgently seek medical help only when you feel that the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome this month are unusually bright, the blood is flowing too profusely, or, on the contrary, menstruation is scanty.

In a word, if something is not going as usual.

Late ovulation and delayed menstruation are a fairly common phenomenon; sometimes this is observed in completely healthy women (if this phenomenon is not permanent).

Late ovulation: reasons

Why does the body go on such “strikes” and “confuse the cards” for those planning a pregnancy? So, why does late ovulation happen?

There is no need to worry if the cause of late ovulation is:

stress;
vacation in hot countries or overheating in the sun;
any acute respiratory viral infection or exacerbation of a chronic illness;
treatment of gynecological diseases.

In all these cases, the body may react abnormally.

The question of whether there can be late ovulation disappears by itself. This is a protective reaction of the finely structured reproductive system to stress.

The listed phenomena can cause under-ripening, over-ripening or premature aging of the egg in this cycle. Consider the shift in the release of the oocyte as the body’s protection from poor-quality conception.

Adverse factors affect the quality of the genetic material of the embryo.

Menstrual cycle shift

Does the menstrual cycle change the psychological mood - say, too much desire to get pregnant or, conversely, fear? It turns out yes! There is also a psychological problem that is most unexpected for many, sometimes lying at the subconscious level.

What to do?

To reassure yourself, you can undergo an ultrasound. The doctor will tell you how the follicles grew in this cycle and why there was such a delay. If you are worried about waiting for your period to arrive, get tested for hCG. This is the most informative diagnosis of pregnancy and its pathologies. The analysis will help to accurately determine whether there is a pregnancy.

It’s another matter when such a situation has become habitual, especially if the delay period is constantly increasing or ovulation does not occur at all. This already requires medical intervention, regardless of whether your cycle is normal or if it goes wrong. Lengthening of the cycle, late ovulation may be a sign of the onset of menopause (the woman’s age must be taken into account).

Late ovulation after discontinuation of OK

So, you have monitored your body for 2-3 cycles and discovered that late ovulation has become the norm for you. If this continues for more than 3 months after stopping the OC (and recovery from hormonal contraception, as is known, takes about 3 cycles), then it’s time to go get examined.

The duration of the recovery period after discontinuation of oral contraceptives is influenced by the duration of their use. The longer a woman takes “contraceptive pills,” the longer it takes for the body to return to normal function. Your goal is to find out whether ovulation is late or completely absent, and then begin treatment.

Diagnosis and treatment

The doctor will prescribe a blood test for hormones and ultrasound monitoring.

It will be necessary to check the level of FSH (stimulates the growth of follicles), LH (responsible for the maturation of the egg), progesterone (prepares the endometrium for conception), estradiol (affects the quality of cervical mucus, where sperm can “live” for a while).

It is necessary to find out the level of “male” hormones (they suppress ovulation and slow down the growth of follicles). Then it will become clear why the egg release is delayed. With late ovulation, the endometrium will grow longer, so on ultrasound by the middle of the cycle it may still be thin; by the time the egg is released, it will “ripen”.

Late ovulation – Duphaston and Utrozhestan

The doctor will prescribe a correction with medications if a problem is identified at the hormonal level.

Typically, the drugs of choice are Duphaston and Utrozhestan, which must be taken according to an individual regimen, selected based on the concentration of hormones in the blood plasma.

The drugs will maintain the required level of progesterone, ensuring preparation for conception. Often late ovulation occurs with multifollicular ovaries, then its stimulation is necessary.

How to calculate the due date if the pregnancy test “worked” after the “due” date?

Late ovulation , the delay after which began later than the scheduled date, shifts the date of birth. You already know when to take a pregnancy test if you ovulate late. This is where you should “dance”, calculating the expected date of birth.

Knowing exactly the day of ovulation and conception, you can add 280 days to this day - this is the expected date of birth. Again, this is approximate. After all, implantation of the fertilized egg does not occur immediately, but after a few days. Practice shows that calculations show the exact date of birth only in 4% of cases.

Each pregnancy is also individual and develops with its own characteristics. Therefore, even with an ultrasound, the exact stage of pregnancy can be difficult to accurately determine.

Who is more likely to be born if ovulation is “late”?

Sometimes pregnant women try to guess the sex of the child by ovulation. Is it possible to get pregnant with a “planned” gender? The answer is ambiguous. The cause-and-effect relationship here is as follows. If the baby is conceived strictly on the day of ovulation, there is a higher chance that it will be a boy.

If you have had sexual intercourse before, it’s a girl. Reason: sperm with an X chromosome (“girl”) are more tenacious and can wait longer for an egg, even in almost hostile conditions. Gentle “games” die faster.

So, if your ovulation schedules jump around, you still have a slightly higher chance of getting pregnant with a girl.

Overall, if you ovulate late this cycle, don't worry. The main thing is that it is there, which means that you can get pregnant in any case. You just need to be patient - and everything will work out!

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Late ovulation: when the test shows pregnancy, does it happen on days 20-21 and just before your period?

Timely release of the egg is an important stage of the menstrual cycle. If ovulation is late, in some cases this can complicate the process of conceiving a baby, and if it is regularly “late”, it can serve as a sign of health problems.

Causes of late ovulation

Most of the factors that cause a late ovulatory period can be corrected with special medications or lifestyle changes. It is enough to identify the circumstances that caused the cycle disruption and eliminate them. Difficulty may arise in the presence of diseases of the reproductive organs. In this case, it will be necessary to undergo a full course of treatment.

The reasons for the delayed formation of the egg may be the following factors:

recent medical abortion;
taking certain potent drugs;
consequences of miscarriage;
recent birth;
constant stress or abnormalities in the functioning of the nervous system;
infections of the body's reproductive system;
a sharp change in hormonal levels;
taking contraceptives;
approaching menopause;
changes in climatic conditions;
past infectious or viral diseases.

What causes late ovulation?

Late ovulation is usually a temporary phenomenon. It can be caused by a number of reasons:

Changes in hormonal levels;
Infectious diseases (including sexually transmitted diseases);
Any surgical interventions;
Stress and nervous tension;
Excessive physical activity;
Lack of body weight, exhaustion of the body;
Climate change or overheating in the sun.

Also, late maturation of the follicle is observed in women during the period of decline of childbearing function (menopause), after abortions, miscarriages and childbirth, during lactation, during exacerbation of any gynecological diseases and even common ARVI.