Late ovulation in short cycle?

Since 2018 I’ve had a 23-25 day cycle, but somehow managed to get pregnant from one night of fun twice (in 2019 and in 2021). I had both babies and my cycles continued to be that short. I began actively TTC last year and based on my cycles, the apps were telling me I should ovulate around day 10-12 so without tracking, was using this info with no success but with TTC, my cycle then became more like 28 days. First month of properly tracking, I fell pregnant, but seemingly peaked around CD16. ANYWAY, since having baby in February I’ve loosely been trying to monitor ovulation via LH strips/easy@home so as to be a little aware when wanting to try. My cycles have been all over the place but no longer than 24 days. The period apps tell me I should be ovulating around day 12/13, but I seem to have EWCM around CD16 and peak LH strip on CD18, but still have a period start around day 23/24. This month, I had EWCM on CD16, and peak LH on CD19. (Only on CD22 now, so don’t know when AF will arrive). My question is, how come it seems I ovulate or try to ovulate so late in a short cycle? It’s mind boggling. 🤯

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I also have this question, as I seem to ovulate late, this month was CD20 and my cycle length varies too! I was going to talk to my GP if I’m not successful this month. If you gave birth in February your body might still just be trying to find a rhythm again. I didn’t get my period at all until 13 months PP x

@Rachel I’m not actively trying, but want to track for when I do start to give me an idea, but I’ve thought about going to the GP. In a FB group someone suggested luteal phase defect and that stresses me out and got me thinking I can’t have anymore babies.

I would be more concerned about your luteal phase, the days past ovulation. If you do ovulate on or after CD19, and have your period at CD24, your luteal phase is very short. This makes it difficult for the fertilised egg to implant, and the risks of early miscarriage is increased. On the other hand though, you’ve had a baby a few months ago, so that could be messing with your cycles.

@Boglárka if the luteal phase is something to be concerned about, what do I do?

You should speak with your GP. I hope they will be willing to help. From what I’ve read here, people usually get Progesterone to lengthen the luteal phase. But not sure what else can be done, maybe you can help with diet and other supplements.

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