QuestionMy period has been irregular from 31 day to 32 to 31 to 38 and just this May 2009 it came on the 40th day. Could this be normal? as I have heard that women with more than 35 day menstrual circle are most likely not ovulating. Right now i can not tell when the next period is likely to come. Please help as i am trying to get pregnant again . I had my first baby two and half year ago through caesarian section.
AnswerHello,
Basically if the period is within 7 days of the last cycle, it is considered within normal, so a variation of only 1-5 days, as you mentioned, are not irregular. The 40 day cycle is a little long.
Such variation would make it difficult to time your intercourse. If you have a period, then that is an indication of ovulation. Women will not have a period if they do not ovulate.
I think that if you continue to try for 12 months and do not get pregnant on your own, then you should seek a specialist to help you out. It may only take some help with a low dose fertility medication and timing with the ultrasound.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
