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Are Fluctuating Lengths In Menstrual Cycle Normal?

Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 2016

Question: Hi I am in day 33 of cycle and no period has shown. My cycles range from 25 to 30 days. Is this classed as regular or irregular cycles. One month it 24 days another 27 days then 23 days now on day 33 and nothing. Pregnancy test is negative. All I want is a regular period as I am try to conceive. I am overweight with a BMI of 38 whih was previously 43. My infertility specialist isnt worried says my cycles are regular and I will conceive naturally. What are your thoughts please?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,it is considered as a regular cycle.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
In my opinion your cycle is considered normal cycle because one week early and late menses is considered as a normal cycle.
Yes,you can conceive naturally but you should start taking folic acid tablets daily,do not take any stress,intercourse near ovulation and consume healthy and nutritious diet.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (32 minutes later)

I on day 33 now though and no sign of period. I am worried. Pregnancy test negative

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait and watch for another 4-5 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should not take any stress,as your pregnancy test is negative and you should wait and watch for your menses for 4-5 days.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 minutes later)

Could I still be pregnant x

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Maybe you are pregnant, if conception is delayed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Maybe you are pregnant if conception is delayed.
If you will not resume it after 4-5 days then repeat your home urine pregnancy test.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (20 minutes later)

How can I get pregnant with such different cycles. I use clearblue fertility monitor which has not peaked my fertility specialist says get rid of it as it causes unneccessary stress. He says simple regular intercourse they is no reason for no pregnancy.
Will my weight be causing the problem.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pregnancy occur if you ovulate.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, Welcome back to HCM.

Sorry for the delay in my response.

Yes,you may get pregnant with irregular cycle also if you are ovulating but in these cases,predictions of ovulation day is difficult.

Yes,weight may cause problems because it may also affect ovulation.

Hope you will find this useful. Any further queries are most welcome.

Good luck.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (10 hours later)

How do I know I ovulate please. Fertilty specialist wont do hcg until my bmi is 35. How do I know? My fertility specialist is adament that I do ovulate with blood tests and ultrasound scan x

PCOS has been ruled out

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use ovulation predictior kit.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
You can use ovulation prediction kit to see ovulation.
At the time of ovulation cervical discharge consistency changes, mild increase in temperature. It may also helpful.
Usually ovulation occur at 14th day in 28 days cycle,so you can test around that time.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (43 minutes later)

How do i check cervical discharge? Fertility monitor shows no ovulation it only shows low and high fertility and not peak x

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vaginal discharge.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can see your vaginal discharge, it is usually thick and sticky if you are ovulating.
You can get your FSH, LH and progesterone levels.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 minutes later)

Day 2 fsh is 7.2 and lh progesterone is normal

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is also normal level.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Day-2 fsh level between 3-12 is considered normal, so in your case it is considered normal.
What about your estradiol level?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (18 minutes later)

Only results I have are Estrogen 115, LH 1.7, FSH 7.1

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
All are within normal limits.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Sorry for such a long delay in my response.
Your all hormonal results within normal limits.
All your results are almost in normal rang,any other issues.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar