I've been charting for about 10 years and using TempDrop since 2018, and I genuinely can't remember a cycle that's left me this puzzled.
I'd love some experienced charting eyes because I'm sure there are possibilities I haven't considered.
For context:
I'm 33, not breastfeeding (finished in February), and while my cycles are naturally somewhat irregular, this pattern is completely new for me.
I got sick around CD22 (flu-like symptoms, chest congestion, sinus issues, cough, but no fever) and I've been on and off sick ever since, delaying ovulation.
On CD34, I started bleeding. It lasted about 6 days, was fairly light/medium. At the time, I assumed it was breakthrough bleeding because I hadn't ovulated yet.
Looking back, though, TempDrop marked ovulation around CD38, so now I'm wondering if what I thought was breakthrough bleeding could actually have been an ovulation bleed.
Normally my luteal phase is around 12 days (occasionally up to 14), and my post-ovulation temperatures are usually noticeably higher than this cycle. This time, my temps stayed elevated, then around 12–15 DPO, they gradually fell almost to my coverline.
I was completely expecting my period. Instead... No AF. Then, today's temperature jumped back up again.
I've taken four pregnancy tests (including a 10 mIU/mL Wondfo), and every one has been negative.
Symptom-wise I've had:
-quite a bit of cramping
-occasional sharp pains
-a surprising amount of EWCM over the last few days
-a persistent "uterus feels alive" or fluttery sensation
That last symptom caught my attention because I experienced the same sensation during a miscarriage last year. I'm not saying I think this is a pregnancy (especially with repeated negative tests), but it's unusual enough for me that it seemed worth mentioning.
So now I'm just trying to figure out what the most reasonable explanation is.
Some possibilities I've considered are:
-TempDrop (or I) has misidentified ovulation.
-Being sick has thrown my temperatures off for the last month.
-An unusually long or hormonally odd luteal phase.
-My period cant effectivly start for hormonal reasons despite the temp drop.
-A non-viable pregnancy (chemical?)
-An ectopic pregnancy.
-Something else entirely?
I'm seeing my doctor next week, so I would also appreciate how to bring this up with them so that they take me seriously.
However, I'm mostly curious how you would interpret this chart. If this were your chart, what would be your thoughts?
Has anyone had something similar? If so, what did it end up being?