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Is Pregnancy Possible While Having Fluctuations In Menstrual Cycles?

Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2016

Question: I am trying to conceive but my periods fluctuate between 28 and 31 days. sometimes my period can be up to 34 days. I have been investigated thoroughly and I have no pcos all bloods and everything are normal. can I conceive naturally please

I am trying to conceive and have been for 6 months. I have had all blood tests and ultrasound scan all is normal. I have seen a fertility specialist he wont start any kind of fertility treatment until my BMI is 35. My BMI.is currently 40 so I am trying my best to lose weight. I am 40 years of age and worry I will never be a mum. I have started having mild pink bleeding around day 14-17 of my cycle this is unusual for me. My consultant isnt worried and says relax and I will get pregnant naturally. Husbands sperm count is also fine. Do you see I conceive and how do I know I definitely ovulate? I have bought a clearblue fertility monitor which only ever shows low and high fertility and never a peak. My consultant says I do ovulate and to ignore ovulation tests as it causes more stress. What are your thoughts please? All I want is to be a mum and I am getting very depressed and upset about things.

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please Be calm and you will get pregnant

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

In my opinion if your cycle is regular and blood tests are normal and semen of your husband is normal too ,there is nothing to worry about.

You shouldn't be so anxious while you are trying to conceive because it can cause negative effects on your hormonal balances.

In my practice, as gynecologist I have had couples as you that they have tried to conceive and they have been anxious ,but haven't had good results.

But when they obey that being calm can help them, they conceived and know are good parents.

Hence, please try to be calm and lose weight until your BMI will be below 35, you will see that you will have good results.

For any further questions I will be here waiting for you.

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (15 minutes later)

do you see I ovulate? is it normal for periods to fluctuate I worry time is running out as I am 40

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You ovulate

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!
I understand your concern but please try to stay calm.

While your cycle is regular (is not important that you have 2 to 3 days prepone or postpone) and transvaginal scan showed that you have a follicle it means that you ovulate.

Hence follow-up infertility doctor advice to lose weight ,exercise regularly and try to have intercourse at least every two days .

While for your age there is nothing to worry because you have chances to get naturally pregnant.

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (5 hours later)

really I dont need to lose hope? thank you so much

I am on cycle day 33 and still no sign of period with negative pregnancy test. Do you see I do ovulate and will get pregnant I am so worried as I am 40

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Don't stress your self

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again.
You have chances to get pregnant but please don't worry because in this way you create a vicious circle (stress-hormonal changes-delay periods-stress)and it is negative for you .

As I wrote above- be calm, be active, exercise everyday at least 30 min and eat healthy and you will see that you will have good results.

Good bless you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee