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Natural FET - ovulation CD25?

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mumtrovert · 27/02/2026 14:48

Hi, I wondered if you can help.

We had a medicated FET in January which was negative. We started for a natural cycle on this next cycle after.. except my ovulation has been delayed all this time. I’m CD24 now and my OPK is turning positive.
I spoke to my clinic and they’re saying they would recommend to delay to my next cycle because of how late it is. But last time I tested with OPK (on my normal 32 day cycle) I ovulated CD20. So I naturally ovulate late anyway, although I appreciate this is later.
They’re saying it’s risky if I have a normal 32 day cycle. But my cycles can go from 30-34 and sometimes longer. If I ovulate tomorrow, wouldn’t I have a normal luteal phase (plus I’d be on progesterone after ov is confirmed by scan).

Has anyone had any experience of this?

I know there’s no harm in delaying but we wouldn’t try again now until April/May 😕 we’ve just had so much bad luck with trying.. 2 losses, 1 negative, everyone is pregnant around me, I’m so disheartened by it all.

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mumtrovert · 27/02/2026 15:34

(Plus I’d be on progesterone) that should say.

They've asked if I’ve had longer cycles previously. And I do. So I’ve sent them my past info (before all the miscarriages etc).

I’m hoping they’ll at least scan me if I do get a true positive tomorrow so that they can see if everything else (lining, ov) is OK.

Natural FET - ovulation CD25?
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Miraclemuma03 · 28/02/2026 11:34

I dont understand why your clinic isnt monitoring your ovulation and lead up to ovulation with regular scans and bloods. In a natural cycle, Our clinic from day 10 of cycle get you in to do first scan and bloods, then again day 12 and onwards until they see a follicle close to size they want to see and if the hormones are were they need to be to prove ovulation is about to occur and then most cases they give a trigger shot to make sure ovulation isnt missed. Its weird to me your using ovulation strips which is not an exact science and can give false readings.. they are just a guide and they can't tell you when and if you have actually ovulated, they just show a peak. Im in australia so I only know the protocols over here so obviously it's different in each country but before cancelling your cycle id be asking for blood tests and a scan, especially if you know your cycles.

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