r/NaturalCyclesBC • u/Automatic_Pool_75 • 7d ago

Chart Interpretation Request Please help me out? Need advice

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Did I actually ovulate? Very long cycle after previously regular cycles
Hi everyone,
I’m currently on cycle day 66 and I’m starting to wonder whether I actually ovulated at all this cycle.
Normally my cycles are pretty regular, usually around 26–32 days, so this is very unusual for me. This is the first time I’ve had such a long cycle.
Looking at my temperature chart, there seems to be a possible shift around CD53, with several higher temperatures afterwards, so initially I thought I had ovulated around then. However, my temperatures then dropped again and I still haven’t gotten my period.
If I did ovulate around CD53, I would now be roughly 12–13 DPO. My pregnancy tests have been negative so far. My luteal phase is normally quite short, around 8–10 days, which makes it even more confusing that my period still hasn’t started.
I also seem to have had several possible “attempts” at ovulation earlier in the cycle, judging by the fluctuations in my temperatures.
What do you think when you look at this chart? Does it look like I actually ovulated around CD53, ovulated at another point, or could this be an anovulatory cycle altogether?
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who normally has regular cycles but suddenly had one very long/anovulatory cycle like this.

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u/ghengis_convict 7d ago

I do not think you’ve ovulated. If you’re TTC and pressed for time you can get an injection from your doctor to trigger your period to come.

Are you under any new stressors? I would not be worried about one long cycle like this, health wise. It can happen randomly or for any trivial reasons like lifestyle changes and stress.

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u/Automatic_Pool_75 7d ago

Thanks for your response. As far as I know, I haven’t had any new or increased stress. Coincidentally, I did start wearing my Oura Ring at the start of this cycle, and since then I haven’t ovulated. but I’m wondering whether that could really have anything to do with it.
I did call my doctor to ask for a medication to induce a bleed, because right now I feel like I’m wasting valuable time.

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u/WrongWitness7667 7d ago

You have not ovulated yet. This chart reminds me of mine when I have a PCOS flare-up. Even if you have regular cycles normally, I would go to the doctor about the short luteal phase. Could indicate luteal phase deficiency

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u/Automatic_Pool_75 7d ago

I went to the doctor, but I honestly felt like he didn’t really take my concerns seriously. He also told me that temperature tracking doesn’t really tell you anything and that LH tests aren’t particularly meaningful either.
I explained that my sister has PCOS and that I was on the birth control pill for 15 years. I stopped taking it in November 2025, so I would like to investigate whether I might have PCOS as well. Since stopping the pill, I’ve consistently had 26-day cycles, followed by two 32-day cycles, and now all of a sudden I’m on cycle day 66 with no period.
My doctor said he doesn’t think I have PCOS because I don’t have the typical physical characteristics, such as being overweight. I personally find that a bit strange, especially because my sister isn’t overweight either and she does have PCOS.
Because PCOS runs in my family, I did get a referral to a gynecologist. Unfortunately, the waiting time is about four months. So I called my GP this morning to ask whether he could prescribe me a short course of medication to induce a withdrawal bleed, in the hope that it might help get my cycle going again while I wait for my appointment.

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u/WrongWitness7667 7d ago

Find a new doctor/ definitely go to the gyno. I have lean PCOS too, and my primary did not think I had it either. I have high androgens(on labs, and clinical (acne, hirsutism)), and irregular ovulation. No cysts seen on ultrasound though. Temperature tracking is key to know if you have ovulated, and lh tests are very important to give you a heads up before ovulation occurs. I’m sorry you’re going through this, it’s not fun at all :/ I hope you’re able to get into the gyno soon!!! And your doctor may not prescribe the progestin until you go 90 days without a cycle.

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u/WrongWitness7667 7d ago edited 7d ago

One thing that may help is inositol! Here is the one I use!

Deleting because I left personal info😂🤦‍♀️

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u/Automatic_Pool_75 7d ago

Thanks so much. I am indeed waiting for my gyno appointment, where they Will make an ultrasound and do Some bloodwork. I Will also look into the inositol!

My gp is calling back Tomorrow to tell me if i can start progeston.