insight needed-late O'er

Hey girls

So I asked the np today why I o so late. (cd 23 this month). I asked if it's a problem. She said, its not a problem they are concerned with yet. (???)
So of course I look it up when I get home and Im finidng things about quality of eggs not being good, age being a factor (Im only 29), etc.

So my question is 2 part:
is it a concern?
Is there anything I can do to O earlier? At this rate, I only have 10 chances every year because it puts me at a 35 day cycle :(

As always, TIA!

Re: insight needed-late O'er

Well, it is and it isn't. My cycle has always been long and I O late naturally, as well. But the cycle I conceived DS, I O'd around day 48!!! And he is a beautiful happy healthy boy.

The problem is, when you O that late, your cycle is longer--I'm guessing yours is about 37 days? And that means fewer cycles a year, which means fewer chances to conceive. But it's not impossible!

My RE put me on clomid to O more regularly and shorten my cycles. On the TTC board, there were all kinds of crazy things suggested that I've tried, including red raspberry leaf tea and sleeping with a 100 watt light next to you for 5 nights in the middle of your cycle! I thought the light thing worked one cycle, but who knows for sure?! Maybe you could try clomid?

Good luck and HTH!

Message edited 6/30/2011 10:33:04 PM.

Re: insight needed-late O'er

Re: insight needed-late O'er

i am a late responder..i never seem to o before cd20..the doc says it is just the way my body is..i have tried all the tricks but they didnt work for me..i figure i may o late but before the meds i was not o'ing at all so i will take what i can get

Re: insight needed-late O'er

From what I remember, cycle lengths between 23 and 40 days are considered "normal." A 28-day cycle is pretty rare; most women are a little shorter or a little longer. Don't worry too much about anything on the Internet. 29 is a great age, and you're ovulating every cycle. I think you're okay.

Re: insight needed-late O'er

My cycles are very long and and irregular. I have been taking vitex and getting acupunture and since I started I have O at CD17 both times which is a record. If your body is taking so long to O its not creating the best environment for implantation. Also, it takes longer because your cycles are so long. Good luck!