How to Avoid Late Ovulation Conception During Pregnancy

1. How to Avoid Late Ovulation Conception During Pregnancy Late ovulation is a common problem during pregnancy, and it can cause problems such as fertility problems, pre-term labour, and low birth weight babies. If you're concerned that you might be experiencing late ovulation, here are some tips on how to avoid late ovulation conception during pregnancy. Avoiding late ovulation conception during your pregnancy is essential for both you and your child. Late ovulation conception is when you conceive after your ovary has released its eggs but before they have fertilized an egg. This can be due to a number of factors, including stress, weight gain, incorrect diet, or unequal sex hormones balance. Research has also shown that babies born to mothers who conceive late are more likely to have health problems such as asthma and ADHD. To prevent late ovulation conception during your pregnancy, make sure to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid any of the abovementioned factors that may lead to a delayed ovulation. What is late ovulation late ovulation occurs when a person ovulate close to the onset of their next menstrual period. Late or delayed ovulation occurs after 21 days of the menstrual cycle , the average cycle is about 28 days long means ovulation occurs around day 14 of your cycle , people with more prolonged or irregular cycles tend to ovulate later or they may not ovulate every cycle. Causes of late ovulation The menstrual cycle has three phases ▪ The follicular phase where ovarian follicles develops and the eggs mature in anticipation of it’s release ▪ Ovulation ▪ The luteal phase , where follicle closes and hormones are released which trigger shedding of the uterine lining unless pregnancy is occurred Luteal phase remains constant the late ovulation or even absent , may be caused due to the prolonged follicular phase. Moreover late ovulation is caused by hormonal imbalances, which may be temporary or long term depending upon the cause. Some reasons for this is: Stress

2. Stress either physical or mental or emotional can have a negative impact on ovulation you may experience a change in your menstrual cycle , some of the reasons that cause stress are abuse , illness , the death of loved one , surviving natural disaster Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) PCOS is the most common factor that causes female infertility , the symptoms include irregular or absent period , high level of male hormones ( causing facial hair and severe acne) , cysts on the ovaries , having overweight or obesity. Breastfeeding Prolactin , the hormone necessary for producing of breast milk , supresses ovulation and menstruation , if you breastfeed exclusively , your period may stop while you’re nursing. Medication While the consumption of certain medication Can inhibit ovulation such as long term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories , some antipsychotic medications , drugs like marijuana or cocaine , study says that there could be five day delay in follicular rupture and subsequent release of egg who take the drug meloxicam a drug used to treat arthritis. Affect of late ovulation on fertility and conception An egg needs to be fertilised within 12 to 24 hours of it’s release for pregnancy to occur , so if the ovulation is irregular it makes it harder to predict your fertile time , it doesn’t mean you won’t get pregnant the process will be a little difficult. Some of the effects of late ovulation on your monthly cycle are: ▪ Premature ovarian failure ▪ Hyperprolactinemia, which is a condition , where too much prolactin is produce which inhibits ovulation ▪ A typical noncancerous tumour may occur on your pituitary gland ▪ Hypothyroidism ▪ PCOS How does late ovulation affect menstruation Late ovulation may lead to heavy bleeding when you menstruate, the hormone estrogen peaks in the first half of the menstrual cycle , causing the uterine lining to thicken and engorge with blood , it triggers the release of hormone progesterone which stimulates the gland housed in the uterine lining that help support a fertilised egg If the ovulation gets delayed or absent , estrogen continues to secrete cause the uterine lining to keep growing , eventually to such an extent where it becomes unstable and shreds , which leads to heavy menstrual flow. The treatments for late ovulation Condition like PCOS and hypothyroidism can be treated with the help of following medication which your doctor may suggest to regulate your ovulation ▪ Clomiphene( clomid ) ▪ Letrozole ( femara ) ▪ Human chorionic gonadotropins ( Pregnyl , Novarel ) To improve your menstrual and overall reproductive health you can also take the following steps ▪ Don’t over exercise , find the right type of exercise which is not vigorous ▪ Avoid smoking and drinking , toxin can damage egg quality ▪ Manage stress ▪ Use barrier form of contraption, such as condoms , the types of birth control help protect against sexually transmitted diseases , which can reduce fertility. When to call the doctor about the late ovulation If your cycles are long and irregular , it’s a good idea if you check in with your doctor to know if you have PCOS , Hyperprolactinemia , or hypothyroidism , getting immediate treatment can increase your chances to getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy. Fertility and chance of conceiving Late ovulation may affect your fertility or ability to conceive , the problems with ovulation if late or missed are most common causes of female infertility. Woman with irregular or no cycle can struggle to know when they have ovulated , this makes conception challenging because they

3. don’t know when to time the sexual intercourse. However late ovulation may not make conception impossible , many woman with irregular ovulation can successfully conceive. Conclusion Late ovulation can occur in almost any woman from time to time , sometimes temporary and at time it may be a symptom of underlying disorder. Speak to doctor or some healthcare provider if you periods are constantly irregular, your bleeding is particularly heavy or you want to get pregnant but are having issues , and there are treatments which can make ovulation more regular and increase your chances of conception.