A member asked:

I read that since my menstrual cycles are 40-42 days long, this could indicate anovulatory cycles. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possibly true: If your cycles are irregular then you may not be ovulating consistently. If you are always 40-42 days then you may be ovulating and just have an very long menstrual cycle

Answered 5/17/2014

4.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I read that since my menstrual cycles are 40-42 days long, this could indicate anovulatory cycles. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've been neusea 2 of that past 5 days and have vomitted those days. My last menstrual cye was very light and lasted longer than usual.?

A member asked:

For the last five months my menstrual cycles have been getting longer from 28 days to 29, then 30, 33, and this cycle it was cd 41. What's happening?

A member asked:

I have been having a 13-20 day menstrual cycle that has been lasting longer than normal (7-10 days instead of 5).

A member asked:

My 13yr old has had her first true menstrual cycle. Its now going on 12 days, it has lightened up, but she is still bleeding. No other s/s. Is this ok?

A member asked:

What is the fertile period for a menstrual cycle length of 34 days? Is it true tht period arrives 14 days after d ovaluation?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Several days before my half stool was black and terry(not before and not after). Around menstrual periods I am a bit bloated. my CBC was perfect. I read somewhere that bloating and black stool can indicate cancer. Does my symptoms sound like cancer?

I have read pregnancy right after menstrual taking place even on normal 28 day cycle..Can that be true? Can you conceive right after your cycle?

My menstrual cycle is due to begin the day of vacation. Can I force it to come sooner? I read that an overdose of vitamin C will bring it on. True?

Can Covid vaccines affect a woman's menstrual cycle at all? I've read some articles suggesting they do, such as affecting the timing or heaviness of the period after the shots are given, but I don't know if that is true or just anecdotal evidence?

Is it normal for menstrual periods to last longer than 7 days?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?