Late ovulation after quitting BC?

[RBarron]

I've been off birth control for 4 months now. Last month was my first attempt at tracking my ovulation using BBT and an OPK. Unfortunately I quit keep track of my BBT because I was on vacation, but I used an OPK the whole time and it indicated I ovulated cd 22 of a 29 day cycle. Is it normal to ovulate late after quitting BC? I've been on BC for seven years but have taken breaks up to 3-4 months before. Most recently I used the nuva ring for ~2 years without a break. Has this happened to anyone before? Will my ovulation cycle become more normal with time off the BC?  

[hunda]

yes thats exactly what it does.. no O when ur on BC

[RBarron]

Thanks guys. I am going to keep better track of the BBT this month and I think the OPK was/is a good investment for me. I guess only time will tell.
I suppose I should know this after being on BC for so long, but how does it work again? Does the BC prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation? Is that why it takes so long for some peoples' cycles to return to normal after?

[Heatherm4]

It will probably take some time for your body to regulate to a normal cycle. I've been of BC for over a year and I still don't have a completely regular cycle. It's becoming more and more regular now though. It takes some time. Just keep tracking though. Hopefully your luteal phase gets a little longer than 7 days because anything under 12 days isn't good...so keep your eye on that. But don't worry just yet....you'll even out.

[hunda]

i just stopped takin the pill 2 months ago and i dont think i ovulated the 1st month but i did this month and figure that out with an opk but it was right on time. not sure if its diff with the nuva ring..