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Keep using the opks. The time from cd1 until ovulation can vary in length from month to month, but women typically will have a set luteal pattern. Most women experience a luteal phase between 10-16 days long, with 14 days being average. A long luteal phase is when the body continues to produce increased levels of progesterone for more than about 16 days after ovulation. If you haven't been charting your basal body temperature I would suggest starting. Are you familiar with bbt? If a long luteal phase is suspected it's important to know when you ovulate so that you can keep track of when the luteal phase actually began, and temping can help with this. Blood tests can also help in determining if you truly have a long luteal phase. Don't rely on the internet app or a phone app to tell you when you'll ovulate. You know your body best. If you've been ttc for six months with no luck but this is the first month pinpointing ovulation with an opk, there's a good chance you were just timing intercourse wrong. Also, if you're >35 years old it's recommended to seek help from a doctor if you've been trying for more than six months.

Hi

Thank you so much for your reply. Just shows that a long luteul phase is ok as I am now 6 weeks pregnant :)