That can make conception a bit trickier.
What is late ovulation?
Late ovulation is when you ovulate (i.e.
your ovary releases an egg) after day 21 of your menstrual cycle.
Women with regular cycles consistently have periods every 21 to 35 days.
If your cycles last 35 days or longer, you probably ovulate at day 21 or later.
They also may not ovulate at every cycle.
What are some possible late ovulation causes?
The condition disrupts hormone levels, especially androgen levels.
That can affect your bodys ability to release a mature egg from your ovary every cycle.
Instead, eggs develop into very small cysts in the ovaries.
That can lowerlevels of estrogenand disrupt your menstrual cycle.
The condition may be because of some medications and be linked to a benign tumor on the brain.
In addition toirregular or skipped periods,you may have vaginal dryness and breast discharge when youre not breastfeeding.
Low levels of thyroid hormone can disrupt your menstrual cycles and stop ovulation.
Hypothyroidism is sometimes linked to PCOS or hyperprolactinemia.
How does late ovulation affect your chances of getting pregnant?
The good news is, your eggs themselves are likely just fine.
That could theoretically lower your odds of getting pregnant, but its far from certain.
What can you do if you ovulate late in your cycle?
He or she may also prescribe metformin to help you get pregnant.
Many women with PCOS have insulin resistance, and metformin improves the cells' response to insulin.
Many women with PCOS are overweight.
If you have hypothyroidism, a pill can control your thyroid hormone levels.
Your practitioner might also prescribe clomiphene citrate to stimulate ovulation.
Getting treatment for these conditions can greatly increase your chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy.
Can early ovulation affect your chances of getting pregnant?
Early ovulation is ovulating while youre still on your period, which is very uncommon but possible.
fewer eggs in their ovaries).
A blood test can check for certain markers linked to low egg count.
Your practitioner may also prescribe medication to stimulate ovulation although it wont increase the number of eggs you have.
It can be frustrating if youre trying to conceive and your cycles are long and irregular.
