I'm on day 19 of my cycle and still no Positive Ovulation Test?

Question

Can some woman ovulate later in their cycles?

I've taken a test every day since day 5 and I still havn't gotten a positive. Last month I tested every day and I didn't get a positive. If it's 2 consecutive months, should I see a doctor about getting blood tests to be put on Clomid?
We've been TTC for 13 months now....
Thank you!

Answer 1

It's possible to ovulate later in your cycle, especially if you've got a longer cycle. For most people, ovulation happens between ten and sixteen days before menstruation. If your cycle is longer, you may not ovulate. My cycle, for example, ranges between 29 and 37 days. I ovulate around day 19 when my cycle is 29 days, but whe my cycle is longer, I tend not to ovulate until much later. This is totally normal. Have you noticed any other fertility signs changing, like egg white cervical mucous, or your cervix position or texture changing? It's possible you're just not at the right point in your cycle.

It's also possible that you have a short LH surge. If you're noticing other fertility signs, you may want to try testing twice a day for a few cycles. LH often peaks later in the day, and with a short LH surge, it's possible for you to test in the morning, not see a positive test, surge that afternoon, and test the following day and not see the surge. It's not a reflection on your fertility, just how your body processes that hormone. If you test twice a day, and still don't see a surge after a few cycles, you may want to ask for help from your doctor.

If you've got a short surge, you might find that charting fertility signs-basal body temperature, cervical mucous, position and texture might help tell you more about what your cycle is doing, especially in conjunction with OPKs.

Read more about OPKs at peeonastick.com, and learn more about charting from the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, or the website fertilityfriend.com.

Good luck.

Answer 2

it's possible to ovulate later in your cycle. We TTC for over a year went and saw the doctor and after four rounds of clomid I got pregnant with my son.

Answer 3

I never liked OPKs, they are expensive and sometimes dont work. I agree with the person above, track your BBT, its much easier and less expensive. Do you have regular cycles? If you have been TTC for 13 months you could see your GYN and discuss your options. Good luck in your TTC journey!

Answer 4

no. i had the same experience with those silly sticks. it's possible for the morning stick to read negative and the evening to read full surge. i suggest keeping track using your bbt and cm. it's much more realible and you'll learn about your cycles and personal physical signs. if you've already done that, then yes, see what your doc says and they can check it out for you. good luck!