Planning a Baby  Discussion Forum

Dear Archie,

We really need to thank you for answering all our queries. Its very helpful to have you on board. Inspite of your busy schedule with new born baby and all that, you still find some time to answer all our queries and concerns.

I was going through your reponse to Kavitha and you have mentioned that you had some post ovulating problems like fever. I just wanted to know is it common with everybody when ttc or your had some other problems during that time? I fell extremely sick after ovulation. I was unusually tired during that time. How do we stay fit during that time? I know its important to stay healthy during the second phase for the egg to get implanted.

Also, is it necessary to have periods exactly 14 days after ovulation? When does stress play a factor in delaying the periods? Is it in the first half or the second half?

Best wishes to Advaith.

Take Care,
Nemo
Archie replied. Dear Nemo,

It's differen for each girl to experience Ovulation. Those who get sexually active will face some symtpoms of ovulation and that's not sickness. I had fever related stuff but that's how I know I was ovulated. I did not take any medication to subside as I wanted to conceive. Staying relaxed is good idea. I knew that ovulation was done and all had to wait whether I am conceived or not!

Luteal phase (post ovualtion) is of 14-15 days so normally one must experience period on 15 th or 16th day of Ovulation. Stress can however affect hormones and linging level will therefore delay sometime period by a few days to weeks.

of course before ovulation if stressed the ovualtion will delay by days to week and if continued stress after ovulation you can even have longer luteal phase resulting in delay of week to few weeks.

Pre ovulation stress sometime can even skip ovulation process and you will experiecne period without ovulation, which is again possible and normal.

Take care
Archie