I have a 58 day menstrual cycle, how do I calculate ovulation?

Question

I have a 59 day menstrual cycle due to a right sided salpingectomy(removal of fallopian tube) for a late stage ectopic pregnancy.I want to regulate my periods so I can begin fertility planning. I know that it will be more difficult to get pregnant but I still ovulate and have no uterine abnormalities or scarring so I know it is still possible. What's the next step?

Answer 1

You could use ovulation predictors, sure, but you will end up spending a lot of money on them, since it sounds like you really don't have any idea when in your cycles you're ovulating, and so you'd have to use many tests to find out. Personally, I prefer charting your cycles, and recommend doing that -- ovulation predictor kits don't work for everyone, some people find them confusing to read, and I just think you're better off knowing how to read the signs your body is giving you yourself (admittedly, that's a bias of mine; many many women use and love the ovulation predictors).

Here's what I recommend: take a look at the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, by Toni Weschler, and/or visit the forums on the website http://www.tcoyf.com (the women there are very very helpful, there's a lot of very useful FAQs, the boards are very busy so you'll generally have a lot of responses, quickly, if you have a question, etc.)

You say you have a 58 or 59 day cycle -- it's long, but if you know that's what it is, and that's (approximately) what it always is, there's no need to try and regulate it. Just a need to determine when your most fertile time is during those cycles. If you are ovulating regularly then your chances of conceiving shouldn't be reduced -- it's just that you have fewer opportunities to conceive than a women with a 28 day cycle, because you ovulate less frequently.

Here's what I would do: go to the drugstore and buy a basal body thermometer (they're more sensitive than regular thermometers). Start to take your basal body temperature every morning: at the same time every morning, before you get out of bed/reach for that glass of water/talk/move, take your temperature. Your temperature should spike following ovulation -- in some women the rise occurs the next day, in some women it doesn't occur until a couple of days afterwards; in many (I think most) women, the temperature will dip before ovulation, so it will give you a heads-up, as it were.

In addition: check the quality of your cervical fluid daily, at least once a day. When your body is gearing up to ovulate, it will usually have an "egg white" like quality. (In some women, it will get creamy, but never get to be like "egg white".)

Last but not least: if you can, and if you're comfortable, check your cervix daily to feel if it's high/low, soft/hard, and open/closed. Not all women can or want to do that, and in my experience it is not necessary at all for charting, but it is an additional piece of data that can be helpful if it's possible/convenient/palatable.

So, that's what I would do. Starting with the book and/or website, because you'll find in either/both of those places much more detail about your cycle, and, on the website, you'll also find many women in similar circumstances as yours, who have longer than average cycles and are trying to conceive, or who have successfully conceived and are well on the way to having a baby.

I'm sorry about your previous ectopic -- I hope you have a healthy, happy pregnancy soon! Good luck.

Answer 2

Calculate Ovulation Days

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Answer 4

a 58 day cycle is not normal. You need some hormonal testing and even with this there is no way to 'calculate' a day of ovulation. Your best bet is to use an ovulation predictor kit. It may seem expensive to use for a long time, but it is still cheaper than more medical procedures.

Answer 5

I have long cycles like that too. And sometimes I get fertile mucus when in fact it isn't really. Taking temp every morning and charting really helps out. Regular or not! Most woman have a 12-14 LP. Which is from the day you to O to the day aunt flo comes. It is possible you ovulate any where from cycle day 42-46. If you chart and it is seen that those are the majority of days that you ovulate over a period of time those will continue to be your most fertile days. Being over weight or even under weight can mess up your cycle. You may want to talk to your Dr about clomid since you only have one ovary.

Answer 6

If you still ovulate and your cycles are always 58-59 days like you say, then are regular, and dont need to regulate yourself.

What you need to do it pick up a couple things of ovulation tests on ebay, you can get them from medical wholesalers fifty for 20 bucks, and pee on one every day of your cycle until you catch the day you ovulate. Do it a couple cycles to see when it is for sure.

Then you will have a better idea.

Answer 7

We had the similar situation but the period can be anywhere from 36 to 120 days. For us, it's not even possible to calculate ovulation at all.

What we did was to map basal temperature everyday. We did it for about 2 years. Anytime when the temperature drops and mucus thickens, it is a sign of ovulation. The best is still to map mucus thickness. When it thickens, it is time for intercourse.

Ovulation test kit is really useless and expensive. I would suggest not to waste your money on that.

We were determined not to be on any medication. We waited 7 years and my wife is finally pregnant and is now 7 weeks.

Answer 8

Ovulation March 12 - 15 Next period should have been on March 28 - 30, another due April 28 - 30 (bled May 2) Did you have any signs of pregancy - nausea, breast tenderness etc during April? Next ovulation should be May 16 - 18

Answer 9

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Answer 10

you could try one of the ovulation calendars online, like
www.mymonthlycycle.com
www.yourdays.com

but your best bet would be to go to your doctor and have them figure out some schedule for you. Good Luck