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Negative test for nod due to late ovulation?

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EvelineGuest ·
Dear ladies, I'd like to share something with you. I'm almost 37, and my husband and I have been trying to conceive our first baby for a year and a half now. I've been tracking my temperature for a while and used ovulation tests for the first time this month. That's how I found out I have a late ovulation (day 18 in a regular 25-day cycle). Today is day 25, and I'm feeling some cramping, but there's no bleeding or anything like that. I took a pregnancy test (Sensitest hCGx, so the extra sensitive version), but it's negative. Could I still be pregnant, but it's just too early to show on the test because of my late ovulation? Normally, implantation takes about 14 days, so for me it would be only 7 days. I'm wondering if that makes a difference for the hCG levels? Looking forward to your replies, thank you so much! Best wishes, Eveline.

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  1. Rosa Guest #2

    Hi Eveline,
    I think you're right, it might be too early, but maybe you even have a too short luteal phase. I thought a fertilized egg needs about 6-8 days to implant, right? I'd talk to your GP about whether this could be checked and whether a luteal phase of 7 days is long enough to achieve a pregnancy. Not to scare you, of course, and maybe I'm wrong. But it's fairly simple to extend the luteal phase a bit with some medication, so it might be worth looking into/discussing. Of course, I hope for you that it's already a success and you're just too early

  2. Eveline started this #3

    Thank you for your reply. I know I just need to be patient and it’ll all become clear in time, but it’s pretty tough when you’re already a bit older and have been trying for a while.

  3. Nell* #4

    Hi Eveline,

    Rosa is right, though. A luteal phase of 7 days is too short for an egg to implant.
    After a year and a half, I think you’ve had enough patience; I’d go see your GP or a gynecologist. They can prescribe medication to lengthen the luteal phase.

    Good luck!

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