When should I be concerned?

Question

My husband and I are finally ready to TTC, and I stopped taking the pill in December. My first period was 10 days later than normal, but I have yet to get one since. My cycle is approaching 42 days... And yes I have taken 2 pregnancy tests, 5 days apart. I know that it may take a couple of months for my cycle to become normal, but because I'm 34 I'm worried that it may be due to something else. I know being stressed about it isn't helping either. At what point should I be concerned?

Answer

I am 34 and came off birth control one year ago. My cycle has been all over the place ranging from 21-46 days. I started seeing a fertility doctor this month. 
So far I have had my CD3 FSH + Estradiol, TSH, Prolactin, AMH, and Testosterone levels checked - all normal. Also had an HSG completed - tubes are open. Now I’m using OPKs and hoping for a positive so I can go in and get the last piece of the puzzle checked out, my post ovulation progesterone level. 
Because I don’t have any of the other hallmarks that go along with PCOS (I.e., acne, extra hair, painful periods), she thinks my irregular cycles may mean I am simply not ovulating some months. She said she can use medications to trigger ovulation for me if this is the case. 
It may be worth getting checked out if it doesn’t stabilize after 6 months or so.

Answer

Start using OPKs and bbt to see if/when you’re ovulating.

Answer

I came off at 35yrs old. I had a regular 28 day cycle followed by two cycles over 50 days. It was about 6 months before they steadied around 30-34 days. It can take 6-12 months to become regular.

When should I be concerned?

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