luteal phase...

[CLH_X3]

Whats the longest time the luteal phase can be?

i no it says the average is 14 days ...

I have a 26-28 day cycle and i think this cycle *if* i did O it would of been extra early as i had cm on CD5 -CD9 ... if i did ovualte between those dates tht would give me a very long luteal phase..

My cbfm did go up to high on CD9, which is the earlist its ever done that for me...

any opinions?

[halifax40]

If you ovulated earlier than normal your cycle will simply be shorter than usual this month...your LP length doesn't change based on O date. For example if you normally O on cd13 and have a 28 day cycle and then have a cycle where you O on cd 10, your cycle would only be 25 days that month (with AF still arriving at the expected time, based on LP length).

[MaerynPearl]

you didnt ovulate on cd9 if you just got a high reading on cd9 with your fertility monitor... you get high then peak before O actually happens

[TheDivineMrsM]

Originally Posted by MaerynPearl

you didnt ovulate on cd9 if you just got a high reading on cd9 with your fertility monitor... you get high then peak before O actually happens

Piggy-backing on what Mae said... EWCM usually shows up a little before you O. If you're getting high readings and EWCM on CD9, maybe you O'd on or around CD10-11-12.

But back to the original question. I think the longest an LP should be is about 16 days.

[MaerynPearl]

Originally Posted by TheDivineMrsM

But back to the original question. I think the longest an LP should be is about 16 days.

yeah that too lol... anything longer than 16 days is usually considered a functioning cyst (as in, your luteal cyst did not rupture when it should have, bringing on a period, but you are not pregnant) or else you are pregnant.

but I do not think that will really be a worry. No matter when you O your LP will be the same length so if you O earlier than normal one month, your LP will make up for it and your cycle will be shorter than normal.

[Mz J]

Hi... what does EWCM mean...?

 Thanks