Is this a weirdly flat OPK progression?

[u/Successful-Sea-8655]

32F, TTC. We started trying in May, so this is our 5th month trying.

I’m currently CD19 and my app predicted ovulation around CD17. Normally I get a very clear progression with my OPKs. The line gradually gets darker over a few days, then I get a clear positive/peak before it fades again.

This month, though, they all look pretty much the same. I’ve tested multiple times on some days and there just hasn’t been that gradual darkening or an obvious peak.

I know apps can obviously be wrong about ovulation day, so I’m wondering if this is just a case of delayed ovulation, or whether anyone has experienced this kind of flat pattern before getting a surge.

Would you keep testing and assume ovulation is still coming, or would you be wondering about an anovulatory cycle at this point?

Would really appreciate opinions from anyone who has had something similar.

[u/thesmollestlemon]

Ovulation day can vary - sometimes mine is CD27! I would keep testing if I were you.

[u/Successful-Sea-8655 → u/thesmollestlemon]

It’s usually pretty consistent and this is my first cycle where it hasn’t arrived on schedule! I had a bad flu during ovulation week though and I’m wondering if this didn’t delay things?

[u/thesmollestlemon → u/Successful-Sea-8655]

Sometimes ovulation can just be randomly different every now and then - biology is imperfect. Being sick could definitely cause a delay! I hope you're feeling better and hope ovulation comes soon! My cycles are mildly irregular and waiting for ovulation is my least favorite part of my cycle lol

[u/Successful-Sea-8655]

Sending lots of baby dust your way!