How To Determine Ovulation While On Norethisterone?

Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016

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Question : hello I had unprotected sex 9th October my last period was 28 September my doctor gave me norethisterone to delay my September period my last period was 22 august 37days previous to my recent one, I feel at present I am ovulating but I thought I wasn't due to ovulate until another week can I be ovulating? from XXXXXXX this year my periods have been 28-29 days apart?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are ovulating

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

If your cycle is regular every 28 -29 days then you are ovulating because at average menstrual cycle 28 days, ovulation occur around day 14.

If you have any further question do not hesitate .

All the best

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

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (13 minutes later)

so the chances of me conceivng are high then?
if my period does come next month how should I calculate my ovulating?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below.....

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again.

Chances to conceive are there.

Ovulation usually occurs between 12 and 14 days before your period starts .
This is an average, so it could be a couple of days earlier or later.

All the best

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

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (19 minutes later)

still am confused but when is the earliest I could take a pregnancy test?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
After 10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!

You can take a urine pregnancy test at home after 10 days .
If you have any further question please do not hesitate .

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (1 hour later)

thanks so is it 10 days from intercourse then?
will this give me an accurate reading? or should I hold out for longer?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below.....

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!
No is 10 days from now .
It will give an accurate results but more accurate will be if you will have delay periods.
if you have any further question I will be here.

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (3 hours later)

Hello 10days from 9th October?? The day I starred ovulating and the day I had unprotected sex

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
12 days after intercourse

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and apologize for late reply.

You can do a urine pregnancy test 12 after unprotected intercourse or after 10 days of the day you have asked me.

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad