The period (menstrual bleeding) typically starts about 12 to 16 days after ovulation. This phase between ovulation and the start of the next period is called the luteal phase, which usually lasts around 14 days but can range from about 9 to 16 days depending on the person. If the egg released during ovulation is not fertilized, hormone levels drop, leading to the shedding of the uterine lining as the period begins. This timeframe is fairly consistent regardless of the overall length of the menstrual cycle.
Key Points:
- Ovulation usually occurs around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle.
- The luteal phase lasts about 12 to 16 days after ovulation.
- Period starts when hormone levels drop and the uterine lining sheds.
- The time from ovulation to period start is quite consistent across different cycle lengths.
This means that after ovulation, the wait for the period is typically about two weeks, give or take a few days.
