was just curious

If I use a OPK this month and I find out what day I ovulate, will it typically be the same day next month.

Like, do most women ovulate on the same day every month? I bought 1 OPK but I dont think we are really trying until next month. I wanted to maybe use the OPK this month, almost like a practice and was just wondering if I will need to do it again next mont or if my results from this month would just carry over to next month.

TIA

Re: was just curious

If you O on Day 15 this cycle, you'll probably O the same day next month... unless something in your life throws it off. Stress, travel, and illness and affect when you O. eta: If you're using OPKs, you might want to use them next month just to check for consistency.

GL!!

Message edited 9/20/2009 10:27:15 AM.

Re: was just curious

If your cycle is very regular and you don't have any outside influences like stress, you will probably ovulate around the same day. I skipped the OPKs for a while b/c I was very regular and could track ovulation by using CM too. However, I found it a little frustrating not knowing the exact day I ovulated and how many DPO i was.

Re: was just curious

Barring any outside stressors or abnormalities, you will O AROUND the same day if you have a regular cycle. Have you been off BC for a while? Do you know what your normal cycle length is?

You can always try to cross check your O date this month with the OPK tests and also your CM. That way next month if you observe your CM, you will have a better idea as to when you will be Oing.

Re: was just curious

Hmmm...if you're just starting out and REALLY want to do the OPKs now, I think you may want to use them for a couple of months at least. You have no idea what's going on with your body. I've gotten the + OPKs on days 14, 15 and 17 on different months and my cycle is a "typical" 27-30 days overall. However, my real advice would be to wing it for a couple of months before you start driving yourself crazy with the pressure!