2006-11-13 06:21:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
No.
The idea that your period comes 2 weeks after you ovulated is based on the mistaken assumption that your cycle MUST be 28 days long and you MUST ovulate exactly between your periods or something is wrong with you. That is not always the case.
Your cycle might be longer or shorter. But more importantly, your luteal phase might be longer or shorter. Your luteal phase is the length of time between ovulation and menstruation. For a luteal phase, anything between 10 and 20 days is normal. So your period can come anywhere between a little more than a week or a bit more than two weeks later.
Some women even have luteal phases outside those norms! They can be extremely long or very short. But women with those types of luteal phases can have trouble conceiving.
Anyway, no, it's not. The length of your luteal phase is unique to you and whatever it is, it's probably normal enough. If it's been two weeks since you ovulated and you haven't had a period yet, it doesn't mean there's anything wrong (unless you normally get your period then; in that case if it hasn't come you might be pregnant, obviously).
2006-11-13 06:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not always. Lots of women have anovulatory cycles (no actual ovulation) about 3 out of 12 months, and your own cycle will determine when your period is. Some women have their period 10 days after ovulation, some women have their period 14-18 days after ovulation. As a general rule, if you have a short cycle (26-28 days) you're going to ovulate earlier and have your period earlier. If you have a longer cycle (35-36 days) you may still ovulate earlier, but have a later period, or you may ovulate directly in the middle - it's very difficult to determine without knowing your body and your symptoms really well. A lot of women notice (when they pay attention!) that during the middle of their cycle, they'll have a day or two of PMS-like symptoms, and crampiness. This is usually ovulation!
2006-11-13 06:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by debs 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily. Your luteal phase, which is the time between your ovulation day and the first day of your next period, has to be at least 11 days in order for the fertilized egg to implant properly. Anything less will almost always result in a miscarriage.
However, some women have a long luteal phase. My mother said she always ovulated on day 12 and had 28 day cycles, which means she had a 16 day luteal phase. I believe she was very in tune with her body because she had 10 children.
To get in tune with your cycle, I would suggest charting your daily basal body temperature. You can buy a basal thermometer (also called a fertility thermometer) at most drug stores for about $10-$15. Take your temp at the same time each morning before getting out of bed. You can download a bbt chart to record your temps or chart them for free on line at fertilityfriend.com. I recommend this site because it has a lot of valuable information about ovulation and conceiving. BBT charts are also useful tools for your OB to diagnose certain fertility problems.
2006-11-13 06:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ovulate halfway through your cycle.....in other words if you have a 28 day cycle then you ovulate on day 14 and your period begins 14 days later. If you have a 30 day cycle then you ovulate on day 15 and your period comes 15 days later. Simple as that! Hope this helps!
2006-11-13 06:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by autiesmummy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you have a regular period- every 28 days, then you ovulate about day 14.
2006-11-13 07:13:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's just about the amount of time; the average menstrual cycle is 28-29 days, and ovulation occurs in the "middle" - so 14 days after you ovulate, give or take a day, you should begin your menstrual period.
2006-11-13 06:26:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's usually 10-12 days after you ovulate.
2006-11-13 06:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
say you were the "normal". and had a "perfect" monthy cycle.
starting january 1st: you start your period.
stop your period january 7th
you would ovulate sometime between january 10th - 14th
then your period would start up again on january 29th.
the only real statistics on ovulation and periods (that i have found) is you ovulate 10-14 days after the first day you start your period.
2006-11-13 06:26:46 · answer #8 · answered by ~*Sarah*~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-13 07:15:34 · answer #9 · answered by Kimraj83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyones' body is different, so you need to check with your doctor to see how your body works because your period could be different from other women...well good luck
2006-11-13 06:25:46 · answer #10 · answered by phenix s 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋