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How To Determine Ovulation Days Inspite Of Trying To Get Pregnant?
Question: Hi so I have been off birth control pills for two months now and last month I started my period on March 20 stopped 3 days later then the next day had a glob of egg white stretchy cervical mucus that had a streaks of blood in it. This month got my period on april 13 stopped april 17 and had a glob of mucus with streaks of blood again on april 19 am I ovulating already so soon or what is going on ive been waiting 6 yrs to start a family and would very much like to know if I need to change something to get pregnant
Brief Answer:
The second half of the menstrual cycle is relatively fixed.
Detailed Answer:
If your period began on March 20 and began again on April 13 then most likely you ovulated around April 31. The first day of your menstrual cycle is the very first day that you see bleeding. The time from when you see that first bit of bleeding and when you ovulate is the part of the cycle that can vary. Once ovulation has occurred it will be 14 days before the first day of the next menstrual cycle. Your entire cycle in March was 25 days long counting from the first day of your menstrual cycle March 20 to the first day of your menstrual cycle April 13.
your next ovulation would be expected on day 11 of your cycle based on a 25 day cycle. That would have been April 23. Your next menstrual cycle should begin 14 days after ovulation, May 7 if your cycles are consistent.
There are many ways to predict ovulation because many women do not have absolutely consistent cycles. Cycle length May vanywhere from 21 to 35 days in length though the variation for an individual is usually somewhat less.
The cervical mucus you describe does not necessarily mean anything in regards to ovulation. Ovulatory mucus is very thin and clear not milky white. It can be spun out between the fingertips. In German that is sprinbarkin.
Because progesterone is elevated after ovulation the body temperature goes up a few tenths of a degree. This elevation in the basal body temperature ( that is the resting temperature first thing in the morning) is another indication that ovulation is
occurring. There are also urine test kits available commercially.
I hope that this information helped. I hope you're successful in starting your family soon.
The second half of the menstrual cycle is relatively fixed.
Detailed Answer:
If your period began on March 20 and began again on April 13 then most likely you ovulated around April 31. The first day of your menstrual cycle is the very first day that you see bleeding. The time from when you see that first bit of bleeding and when you ovulate is the part of the cycle that can vary. Once ovulation has occurred it will be 14 days before the first day of the next menstrual cycle. Your entire cycle in March was 25 days long counting from the first day of your menstrual cycle March 20 to the first day of your menstrual cycle April 13.
your next ovulation would be expected on day 11 of your cycle based on a 25 day cycle. That would have been April 23. Your next menstrual cycle should begin 14 days after ovulation, May 7 if your cycles are consistent.
There are many ways to predict ovulation because many women do not have absolutely consistent cycles. Cycle length May vanywhere from 21 to 35 days in length though the variation for an individual is usually somewhat less.
The cervical mucus you describe does not necessarily mean anything in regards to ovulation. Ovulatory mucus is very thin and clear not milky white. It can be spun out between the fingertips. In German that is sprinbarkin.
Because progesterone is elevated after ovulation the body temperature goes up a few tenths of a degree. This elevation in the basal body temperature ( that is the resting temperature first thing in the morning) is another indication that ovulation is
occurring. There are also urine test kits available commercially.
I hope that this information helped. I hope you're successful in starting your family soon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
thank you for the information however I have a follow up question my april 13 period was lighter than normal for me it lasted 7 days now its may 8th I started bleeding this morning but its extremely light and very light pink instead of the usual dark red I have had some episodes of feeling alittle nauseas I have taken two pregnancy tests both came back negative though. Im confused on whether I could be pregnant or not or if I need to get a blood test
Brief Answer:
I'm sorry you did not conceive this cycle
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Unfortunately with your period coming exactly when we predicted based on the 25 day cycle and two negative pregnancy test you are not pregnant. You do not need a blood test. They can take the average fertile couple six months to conceive. You now know all the best time to attempt to conceive is around day 11.
Because you were on birth-control pills for a year you were used to a very precise menses. And all the periods were exactly the same. There is much more variation in natural cycles. Some will be lighter some will be heavier some will be shorter some will be longer-this is completely normal. What matters is that your natural cycle is approximately 25 days meaning your most fertile around day 11.
I suggest that you have intercourse at least every other day between the ninth and the 12th day of your cycle. You should be taking around a milligram of folic acid daily. If you have not had a rubella vaccine it should be done, though if you had your normal childhood vaccines you probably were immunized. Besides that you should just wait six months of actively attempting to conceive and if not successful than consult a reproductive endocrinologist.
Regards,
I'm sorry you did not conceive this cycle
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Unfortunately with your period coming exactly when we predicted based on the 25 day cycle and two negative pregnancy test you are not pregnant. You do not need a blood test. They can take the average fertile couple six months to conceive. You now know all the best time to attempt to conceive is around day 11.
Because you were on birth-control pills for a year you were used to a very precise menses. And all the periods were exactly the same. There is much more variation in natural cycles. Some will be lighter some will be heavier some will be shorter some will be longer-this is completely normal. What matters is that your natural cycle is approximately 25 days meaning your most fertile around day 11.
I suggest that you have intercourse at least every other day between the ninth and the 12th day of your cycle. You should be taking around a milligram of folic acid daily. If you have not had a rubella vaccine it should be done, though if you had your normal childhood vaccines you probably were immunized. Besides that you should just wait six months of actively attempting to conceive and if not successful than consult a reproductive endocrinologist.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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