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How to know when to book for '21 day' test?

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flyingplum · 01/05/2019 11:38

Am currently undergoing blood tests for fertility issues, and need to book the second, '21 day' test. I have long cycles, so it won't actually be on day 21, but my cycles are also a little unpredictable/irregular in length, so working out exactly when my period will be is tricky. I can sometimes do it based on cervical mucus, but haven't had such obvious signs this month...last month I had a really long 47 day cycle, so perhaps this month is the same, but if it's back to my usual 35-39 days, then I should book for Friday.

What do I do if I go for the bloods on Friday, but then don't get my period? Do I book another appointment? I did ask the doctor this in my initial appointment, but he really wasn't very helpful...

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flyingplum · 01/05/2019 22:17

I've never bothered with OPKs...I have PCOS so was told they weren't reliable and an exercise in frustration by a few people. An I labouring under a misapprehension?

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VenusStarr · 01/05/2019 13:45

Could you try tracking your temperature and use opks for this cycle @flyingplum? Do you know your luteal phase (time between ovulation and period)? You need to do the test 7 days before af arrives (not 7dpo, unless your LP is 14 days)

Hope you're OK, think we've spoken on here before :)

RudyRoo · 01/05/2019 11:42

@flyingplum I've just had them done too and was concerned about dates with irregular cycles. Last few months mine have been anything from 30 - 47. I just used OPK's and worked it out from when I had peak. I had bloods done 5dpo (closest day I could get appt) and my results came back all fine based on that. So you could maybe try and did a similar thing. Hope that helps.

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