Late period, negative tests and one-sided pain after possible ovulation

[Rubx]

I’m 31, TTC for 4 months now and the stress was getting to me so this cycle I didn’t use OPKs and tried the it will happen when it happens approach. Had pains I usually get when ovulating and EWCM 13 days ago so I’m anywhere from 11-14 DPO no period, negative tests, no sore boobs, no cramps just sharper pains on the left side particularly when I cough. BBT was only 35.9 today but I’ve never tracked this so have no clue. I have no idea what’s happening, if I ovulated, if I’m pregnant or if I’m coming or going to be honest. Anyone had anything similar?

Hey,

Totally get your frustration, according to my apps I am a week late for my period, all negatives and I have used my early testing ones as well. Felt like my period was coming on a few days ago but woke up this morning feeling great. I have been nauseous for the last week and a half but also have a cold so not sure.

I did test this month so a little different, I got my LH peak on the 10th so if I ovulated 12-36 hours after that I could be 13/14 DPO so am sure something should be there now on the tests.

I think its just a case of waiting to see if our periods come or we get a test positive. So frustrating! I am usually so regular as well so the fact I haven't had a tiny iota of spotting is really playing tricks with me!

I am in the same situation! Didn't track ovulation this cycle because it has been getting a bit stressful... Knew when my fertile period was meant to be so made sure we made the most of it!

I'm now 5 days late and testing negative, so I either ovulated later or haven't ovulated which would be a first. I'm like clockwork.

Been having constant cramps in my lower abdomen (like I'm going to come on but I haven't) since about last Thursday and bouts of nausea.

I did the maths and because I went on holiday with a friend straight after my should-have-been fertile period, the latest I could have ovulated and conceived is the 9th March.

Then if it takes around 10 days to implant, HCG production would start around 19th/20th. Now if I had a low base HCG of 1 or 2 (I think usually it's between 1 and 5) and HCG doubles every 2 to 3 days, my levels could still be below 10 which is when sensitive tests pick it up.

I feel like I'm very much clutching at straws here that I ovulated later than I thought and my HCG may still not be high enough for the test to register. I am sure I could have ovulated even later and all that I'm experiencing now is just progesterone and I'll come on in the next few days. My BBT is still higher than baseline tho and I usually spot a day or 2 before and no sign of that.

So frustrating not knowing. Hate being in limbo. Best of luck to you both!

This is exactly how I feel, no symptoms that i usually get at all, I don’t feel like AF is coming. The only thing I’m going on is the cramps on the 12th but when I did use OPKs these were always on my peak day. It is just the waiting game now but I wish our bodies wouldn’t change each month to make the TWW easier. Fingers crossed you get your positive!

Oh feel you! Next month if this doesn’t work out I’ll be back on OPKs as now my head has gone straight to maybe I didn’t ovulated and something is wrong, the only ‘symptoms’ I have had is slight pain on my right side, feeling a bit sick the last couple of days and headaches. But every other month I get cramps and sore boobs from about 4 DPO and I feel good! That is a good point about HCG, I know some people don’t get a BFP until after their missed period but when you have a late one and it’s still negative what do you do then!

Get it checked out just in case, it could be an ectopic, you can get negative tests and one sided pain, mine ended up being a real emergency.

100% - I'm now thinking peeing on a stick or sticking a thermometer in my mouth every day is the lesser evil than not knowing whether I ovulated or didn't! Particularly when you're late and have nothing to show for it😂

The other thing I did differently this month was start fertility supplements which are known to delay ovulation in some people.

I've been reading a lot of threads the last few days and it seems for every person who has tested positive over a week late, there's someone who had a delayed period of like 2 weeks. So it hasn't really given me any answers, but it's kinda comforting to know that this kind of thing is very common.

yes! I will be peeing on sticks for however long it takes. I just did another test and still negative, I really don’t know how long this can go on for. 🙈 I don’t think I can hack this for 2 weeks 🤣 What supplements did you try?

Thank you for this it did cross my mind but thought because I didn’t have a positive test then it couldn’t be. I’ll give my drs a call.

I am 33 and we've trying for the best part of a year to no avail. I had a chemical back in Feb last year and that's been it... Although we did move house last year which was stressful and my job was causing a lot of anxiety too, so that can't have helped. In a much better place mentally now so hoping with some supplements, I'll have better chances. I started taking OvaHer tablets - they were on offer - supplements can be a bit expensive! They smell and taste pretty gross tbh but I've been getting used to it.

I hope the call with the doctors goes okay!

oh I’m sorry! Fingers crossed for you! I’m 32 and been trying for 7 months. I might look into supplements thank you! No change for me today still BFN and no AF measured my BBT at 36.7 this morning but guess as I’ve not don’t it this cycle it doesn’t mean much. Hopefully you have better news!

We took 6 months to conceive my DD(5) so keep the faith, it will happen!

We had a miscarriage back in August which only resolved itself in November with an op. But then a month later bang on the nose, AF arrived! Every month has been super regular, 29 day cycle no variation. But like yourself, thats me now on day 29 of my cycle, no AF in sight and negative tests-I did early pregnancy tests as well so do feel like its just a delayed period. I do feel this morning a bit more crampy but there is not a bit of spotting at all. If I now have AF arrive then this month will be super long for me.

Its like what is going on!??

Oh I’m sorry to hear about your miscarriage! Yes bang on 29 is the same as me and has been since I can remember and since all the apps I have. I agree with the delayed period, but I just wish it would come so we can try again this is torture. For months I’ve been waiting for a late period and now it’s like well yes but no 🤣

I tested with a cheapie this morning - stark white! My low HCG theory is not boding well. It could be worth keeping tabs on your bbt over the next few days? If it drops quite significantly, then it could be a sign your af is on the way. The last few days for me, my bbt has been high but it dropped a fair bit this morning so I am (fingers crossed at this point) hoping for af tomorrow or the day after.

I'm sorry about your miscarriage @LillianLily. Have everything crossed for us all next cycle (when she eventually decides to turn up!). I feel exactly like you @Rubx, when I wished for a missed period, this wasn't what I meant 😅

I’m the same as you tested again today and I the stick can’t get any whiter! But I still have no symptoms. I’ve never wanted AF so much to just get this month over with. 🤣 Fingers crossed for everyone that you get some answers soon whatever that may be.

Currently experiencing the same thing cd 41 and no sign of af it’s exhausting i’ve taken a test everyday so far and it’s bfn!

Aw no! I am on cd30 now and annoyed, why is this so difficult?! Its so soul draining to see the BFN every morning.

Also at what point do we seek a docs opinion? OR accept its a missed month for a period which would in my eyes necessitate a docs app anyway?

I had a spare ovulation test lying around and whilst I was testing this morning for HCG did a test and its come back as 0.24 on PreMom. My lowest usually is about 0.10-15 so was surprised to see it at that level. Still low I know but is this a sign of anything. Feel so daft asking these questions at 36 but really not sure what is 'normal' and what isn't!

Hey all,

Still waiting on AF, feeling really hormonal now and cramps that come and go. My app now says I am late late, so wondering if I start doing LH tests and treating this like a missed period ie for potential ovulation this month? I do feel like something might be coming, but have felt on and off this like for the past three weeks haha

Hi all,

Not sure if anyone is still watching this thread, but AF came last week.

Sad but relieved that something at least happened.

Hi Lillian Lily, sorry your AF came, mine also came so must have been a late ovulation and long cycle. This cycle I am tracking ovulation to try and avoid the disappointment! Fingers crossed for you the next cycle!