Why didn't I get an LH surge? | Ovulation Test Peak | Nurse Linda's "Thought of the Day"

Nurse Linda explains about the LH surge and why you aren't finding your LH peak to help women predict the best time to DTD when trying to conceive. It's important to note IF you are ovulation testing every day and twice a day AND still do NOT see a peak, then you should not hesitate to seek professional care as anovulation could be a sign of an underlying issue.
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*Thought of the Day Topic*
When do you ovulate to get an LH surge?
Who is Nurse Linda?
Linda Vignapiano Streety, fondly known as "Nurse Linda" has been working in the crazy and complicated world of infertility for over 20 years; most recently she was the Director of Clinical Operations at IntegraMed Fertility. She has personally struggled with PCOS all of her life and is passionate about the world of fertility, delighting in working with all individuals/couples who are seeking to make a family. Linda currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada is proud to have been involved in the Academy Award-nominated documentary "Vegas Baby"! Schedule a consultation with Nurse Linda right through your Premom app!
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[@kcern1]

I can’t explain how much I love this lady 🤣

[@Jenny-vm3yu]

I’ve tracked 4 cycles total in my current TTC journey. The first cycle, I ovulated on the day I didn’t test and got pregnant. I was away for the weekend and just fell off with it. Unfortunately we had a MC. I then didn’t get my cycle back for over 2 months but I managed to find my LH peak 2 weeks before AF came back. I found out I have a rapid surge pattern, so I need to test 2-3 times a day in my fertile window. There is also the possibility of having a genuine anovulatory cycle, especially after miscarriage. I tested several times a day in cycle 3 and never got my LH peak. I tested every day and the cycle was over 40 days. My period was late by 10 days, along with a negative pregnancy test. So I just didn’t ovulate that month. I’m currently in my two week wait but managed to find my LH peak this cycle, right on time by Premom’s ovulation prediction. It was another rapid surge and I tested several times daily.

[@premomfertility]

Baby dust!

[@lmpozzy]

Hey thanks for sharing this bc I thought you should only text once per day. It’s good to know a surge could happen and you could miss it. Last month my surge happened gradually then a peak so it was very easy to follow. This month I haven’t seen any rise yet even though calendar method said it should be today… I guess we will see. Thank you!

[@aydinyarash9558]

Hi I am tracking my ovulation with premom and I’m confused whether I ovulated or not cause I had continuously T/C ratio of 0.12 or 0.26 but I got one time 0.49 and after that same day 0.31 and again later the same day 0.14 does this mean that was my peak? Please help

[@premomfertility]

Most women will surge and peak with T/C ratios of 0.8 or above. These are typically the types of results you want to be looking for to indicate that your LH surge has begun. Baby dust!

[@Lissa.B97]

Hello, I never get the EWCM. It's always creamy/ watery. I have a regular cycle and I always get high & peak fertility on clearblue. Could there be a problem? I've recently started using fertility lube to help as well

[@premomfertility]

Creamy/watery cervical mucus instead of egg white type is common. High fertility readings on ovulation test are positive. If concerned, consult a healthcare professional. Good luck to you!

[@Lissa.B97]

@@premomfertility Is it possible to see creamy/watery discharge but actually have EWCM in the cervix? If I'm having high fertility, surely there should be some fertile mucus somewhere? Thank you for your response

[@claire9942]

We’ve been TTC now for 7 months and got a peak every time on CD18-20 (with Clear blue digital). Also confirmed the peaks with BBT tracking. Last month I tried using the pre mom app with EAH tests instead and again got a peak at CD18. It gradually started rising from CD14. However, I’m now on CD16 and My ratio is still only 0.2 (it was 0.4 this time last month). Is this normal? Do I just keep testing and hoping for a miracle? 😞🤞

[@claire9942]

We are both 27 by the way so no idea why it hasn’t happened yet. I’m so frustrated and upset about it all 😞 here in the Uk a Gp will not test us until we have been trying for at least a year!

[@premomfertility]

Every cycle can be a little different. It is not uncommon for your peak day, ovulation day and surge pattern to vary a bit between cycles. Definitely be sure to keep testing. You may even still ovulate within the same timeframe, but your surge may happen more rapidly this cycle. Baby dust!

[@claire9942]

@@premomfertility thank you for your reply. It’s so strange because I have all the normal signs of ovulation (especially EWCM) but I still had another low reading this morning at CD17. I’m just going to have to hope for a rapid increase tonight and tomorrow 😞🤞

[@ellenetten]

Can you get a second peak? I caught a surge (much earlier in my cycle than normal) and premom app counted it as my peak and I did keep testing a few days after (it went back down) but AF hasn't shown up yet-- is it possible I peaked again later in cycle? Going to test tomorrow if AF doesn't show up, I'm 17DPO today and feel like it's on its damn way ha, but just curious for the future. Usually have very regular 28 day cycles and I'm only on CD26. Thanks for these, so helpful!

[@premomfertility]

Yes, it is possible to have multiple peaks in the cycle. When this happens it usually means that ovulation was not successful after the first surge so another surge will happen later on to help your body ovulate. This pattern will continue until ovulation occurs. If you ovulate later than expected, that will also push back your expected period start date. Baby dust!

[@fatimaaubourg7075]

I’m using Premom app to track my evolution now I pass my evolution days. The higher I got was 36 low. I don’t know if something wrong with me.

[@premomfertility]

Hi there, If you have concerns about tests or charts, please feel free to email at [e-mail] and provide related tests or screenshot of the app readings and we will be able to better assist you.

[@thalialaguna7124]

I only got an LH reading of 0.8 on a Natural Cycles strip and a 0.71 on an Easy at Home strip. The Test line was not darker or as dark as the Control line However, Premom did NOT count this as a peak. Do you think this was my peak?

[@premomfertility]

Hello, please understand that ovulation naturally fluctuates within a cycle. A peak is the last highest/darkest of all your tests, followed by a drop in LH. Keep testing until you identify it. If you believe you've found it, you also have the option to manually edit your test. Good luck to you!

[@Kate-dv5bs]

So the app says that today is a high fertility day for me, but none of my ovulation tests have been over .17. So do I assume today is or isn’t a fertile day for me? I will keep testing everyday regardless, but I just want to be sure. I hope that makes sense!

[@premomfertility]

The predictions in the app are a guide but your tests will show you what is really happening. If your LH surge has not started yet, just be sure to keep testing. The predictions in the app will adjust once your peak is found through testing. Baby dust!

[@sylviaramirez2585]

I’ve been tracking my LH this cycle and I never got a peak. So I stopped tracking for a day and then started up again. And now I finally had my peak but I’m suppose to start my period tomorrow. I am very confused. Could I have a peak right before my period?

[@premomfertility]

If it's the first peak of your entire cycle, then it sounds like ovulation was just delayed this time around and you will expect your period in about 2 weeks. Your luteal phase length (days between ovulation and period) doesn't change, regardless of when you ovulate. So, if ovulation is delayed, your period will be expected that same number of days later as well.

[@yngrid0623]

@@premomfertility Can you help me with this, mine was low all the way the highest was 0.56 one day before my ovulation prediction. I started testing on day 11 though, I’ll will try it again next time.

[@megan33-ann]

So I have done three cycles tested every day sometime to three times a day and I still have not peaked what is wrong with me

[@premomfertility]

If you haven't gotten a peak yet and have continually tested, we recommend looking further in to see if you are ovulating each cycle. You can always book a virtual consult in the Premom app with one of our fertility specialists, like Nurse Linda, to dive deeper into your tracking data to plan out what course of action is best for you to take next.

[@haleywang5845]

I'm having the exact same problem. I took LH tests twice a day from CD6-CD22, I have a regular 28 day cycle with very regular periods. I have not gotten a single positive LH test and it's really stressing me out! This has happened two months in a row now

[@amberv216]

Ok, so I am in cycle 2 of Clomid....last cycle was 50mg and I got a peak....this cycle I'm on 100mg and no where near my peak from last cycle....highest I have been is .58 and then it went down 😭 I'm so confused...3 days after I got that .58 reading I had a BBT dip from 7.2 to 6.8 so I'm so confused lol My LH keeps going up and down a little bit but never past the .58 that I had 4 days ago

[@premomfertility]

Hello Amber! You may have low peak, or you may miss the true peak, or your surge may come late this cyle. TTC journey sometimes feels likt rollercoaster. Try not to stress yourself too much and wish you good luck!

[@lauradodd1076]

Can you peak overnight and miss it. I had a .66 before going to bed and then .72 in the morning. That’s it

[@premomfertility]

Yes, it is possible to have a quick overnight LH surge and miss it when using ovulation predictor kits (OPKs). LH surges can be brief, and the timing of ovulation varies from person to person and cycle to cycle. To increase your chances of detecting the surge, consider testing with OPKs multiple times a day, including in the afternoon and evening. Remember that OPKs are just one tool for predicting ovulation, and it's helpful to use other fertility signs as well, such as changes in cervical mucus and basal body temperature. Best regards, Leyla Premom Support Team

[@Ray-sr3pb]

Is it possible that I ovulate but dont get the egg white cervical mucus?

[@premomfertility]

Yes, it is possible to ovulate without experiencing the egg white cervical mucus (EWCM). While EWCM is a common and helpful indicator of fertility and ovulation for many women, not all individuals may notice this type of cervical mucus during their menstrual cycle.

[@Ray-sr3pb]

@@premomfertility i sometime notice it and most of the time do not notice it. I did my lh and fsh test on my 2nd day of periods at got the results. Fsh:3.97 mIU/mL reference range for follicular phase written on the report is 3.5-12.5 Lh: 1.83 mIU/mL, reference range 2.4-12.6 Prolactin: 14.41 ng/mL, reference range 0.27-4.2 Fasting blood sugar level:113 mg/dl, normal range 70-105 mg/dl Postprandial blood sugar level: 135 mg/dl ,reference range upto 140 mg/dl. Testosterone(free): 0.027 nmoI/L reference range 0.003-0.033 I took testosterone(free) test at around evening time. Is it write to took the test during evening? And I had an apply a day only through the day no breakfast no lunch. I am not able to conceive for the past 4 years. And sometimes I see the egg white cervical mucus and sometimes not.

[@tobyjungreis8481]

Thanks 👍

[@sarabankar4204]

I am on CD 19 still no high or peak. Is that normal ?

[@premomfertility]

It can be! It just means that your LH surge has likely not started yet. Ovulation can be delayed for many different reasons but just be sure to keep testing.

[@sarabankar4204]

@@premomfertility Thank you. Will you plz look at my chart ?

[@calmedbynature7696]

Can u get a positive Ovulation test on ovulation day

[@premomfertility]

Yes, that is possible. After your peak is reached, your levels should decline. Sometimes this decline is drastic and other times if may be gradual, so it is certainly possible to still have a positive LH test on actual ovulation day.

[@birdfriday]

My LH tests are getting lower and lower after my period. What’s going on?

[@premomfertility]

A decrease in LH levels after your period is a normal part of the menstrual cycle. LH is one of the key hormones involved in regulating the menstrual cycle and is responsible for triggering ovulation. In a typical menstrual cycle, LH levels start off relatively low during the early follicular phase (the days immediately following your period). As the cycle progresses, LH levels gradually increase, with a surge in LH occurring just before ovulation. This LH surge is what triggers the release of an egg from the ovary. After ovulation, LH levels drop back down to their baseline low levels until the start of the next menstrual cycle. This is a normal hormonal pattern. If you're tracking your LH levels using ovulation predictor kits (OPKs), it's important to remember that a decrease in LH levels after your period is expected. The LH surge, which indicates imminent ovulation, typically occurs in the middle of your menstrual cycle. If you have concerns, it's a good idea to discuss them with a healthcare provider for further assistance. Best regards, Leyla Premom Support Team

[@jenligi1957]

I’m 5 days past my regular ovulation date (usually ovulate on CD14/15. Current on CD19 tests are still extremely light nowhere NEAR 😭

[@premomfertility]

Just keep testing! You may just be ovulating a little later than usual this cycle.

[@jenligi1957]

@@premomfertility I tested twice a day till AF showed up, I think I had a anovulation cycle 🥲

[@lmpozzy]

Thank you for sharing this bc it’s exactly what’s happening to me!

[@devafrost17]

I think it's happening to me too! So distressing to have this happen after MMC when all you desperately want is to call pregnant again 😢

[@Adriana-kg6wd]

Lmp was nov 15 i ovulated November 29 i still haven't had my period yet no Lh on ovulation test.

[@premomfertility]

Looks like you're in the waiting phase! Hang in there, and hopefully, you'll get some clear signs soon. Fingers crossed for you! 🤞🌟

[@Adriana-kg6wd]

@@premomfertility waiting phase to get my period ? For ovulation or I'm confused.

[@daisyrrivera988]

I had a peak and had in course and still didn’t got pregnant

[@premomfertility]

That can happen, there is usually only about 15-25% chance of conceiving each cycle when everything is timed correctly. Baby dust!

[@premomfertility]

If you've been actively trying to conceive, experiencing a peak fertility window, and engaging in intercourse without success, it's not uncommon. Conception can take time. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing stress can also contribute to reproductive health. Good luck to you!

[@monicashandil6380]

Hi

[@premomfertility]

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[@monicashandil6380]

@@premomfertility Hi Mam, i have mild PCOS and trying actively from last 5 months. I am not finding any rise in my Ovulation stipe. I do find CM and temperature-rise. I am not sure Do I am ovulating or not. my period cycle is 20/22 to 29. Period length : 7-8 days.

[@monicashandil6380]

Can you please help with assistance. That will be very useful for me

[@chloeandrews3434]

lol