Late ovulation? Does anyone know?

You have a very short luteal phase. Luteal phase is defined as the time from ovulation until your next period (you count to the day before your period, not when your period starts). Luteal phases are typically 12-16 days. Yours is only 6 or 7 days which is really, really short.

Luteal phase lengths of less than 10 days are considered too short for implantation to occur, and may thus indicate a problem with successfully achieving pregnancy. In such an instance, the egg may be fertilized, but the endometrium is sloughed off before implantation can occur. This condition is sometimes referred to as a luteal phase defect. If you suspect you have a short luteal phase, you should see your healthcare professional about it. Short luteal phases may be corrected with progesterone treatment.

I also read somewhere that you can take vitamin B6 to lengthen your luteal phase but please ask your doctor for dosage recommendation.

Good luck and baby dust your way!!!!

If your cycle is more than 28 days you will most likely ovulate 12 to 16 days after the first day of your last period. You will be fertile for 8 days during your cycle. For 5 days before you ovulate, because sperm has a life of up to 5 days within you, and for the three days of ovulation for a total of 8 days.

When your cycle varies it is best to use different ways to locate your personal ovulation pattern. A resting temperature, first thing in the morning before your feet hit the floor and using a calendar method to track your changing body temperature is one method, you are looking for a a dip and then an immediate rise in body temperature to signal the beginning of ovulation. Looking for body signals is one method, you will find that you may experience heightened sexual desire, increased discharge, clear instead of cloudy discharge, you may feel a slight pinching or slight cramping as your egg is released and begins to travel. Another method is to check your discharge on a daily basis, clear discharge equals fertility, if your discharge is cloudy you are not ovulating. It is possible to feel the ever changing positioning of your cervix to determine the exact days that your ovulation will be occurring. You can also purchase an ovulation kit to assist in determining your ovulation pattern for the first month or two. Your body will always give you signs of ovulation and fertility as you move through your cycle. Using a few of the methods together will help you to quickly track down your own personal ovulation pattern so that you can have control over your fertility for your entire reproductive life.

Try the ovulation calendar

http://www.softorbits.com/awc

to trace your cycle and find the date when you are most fertile.

Good luck!

it does not matter when you ovulate just as long as you ovulate. good luck ttc