Ovulation question

[LauraGU]

So my clearblue ovulation test showed I had ovulated on day 18. I had a hospital blood test on day 22 (should have been day 21 but it was a Sunday) and it didn't show ovulation. Anybody have any ideas?

[hannahi]

Hi I read somewhere that the blood tests should be done 7 days after ovulation so maybe not long enough? Alternatively could be that you had lh surge but didn't actually ovulate? I had similar happen to me & never found out which of those it was! Thankfully another blood test on a different cycle showed ovulation so they weren't too bothered, as we're having icsi anyway due to MF infertility. Hope that helps a little xx

[Lynnr54]

I had similar issues when I first started being tested. They say test on day 21 as standard, but that is based on day 14 ovulation so if you don't have a 28 day cycle or ovulate late then it can throw things out.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi LauraGU. A Day 21 progesterone blood test is usually done on that day or even Day 22 for a cycle of 28-30 days. If it is much longer or shorter, then the timing may have to be adjusted. The normal result should read more than 30 to confirm ovulation for that month. Diane

[LauraGU in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks Di- they are saying that we can still progress with a natural FET and to contact them when my clearblue test shows my surge again and they will proceed with the FET. Does that sound right? Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to LauraGU]

Hi LauraGU. That sounds fine to me. They can sometimes give a little withdrawal bleed at the start, so no worries. Good luck with it all and for a positive result. Thinking of you. Diane

[LauraGU in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks Di- sorry to be a pain. What is the purpose of ovulation then when it's a FET? Xxx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to LauraGU]

Hi LauraHU. You need to synchronise with your normal cycle. So after ovulation, your hormones stimulate the growth of your endometrium (womb lining) in readiness for an embryo to implant. Diane