Know Ovulation Signs – When You're most Fertile

Ovulate is a Sign of Fertility in Woman

     Are you thinking about a way to get pregnant? If the answer is yes, it means that it is time to get acquainted with ovulation. Just as the menstrual cycle is unique to every woman, so is ovulation. By learning to understand the symptoms of ovulation, you will be able to time your sexual intercourse with your partner appropriately, to increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Do you understand lush windows? Those are the days in a woman's menstrual cycle that pregnancy can occur. The 'fertility window' depends on the size of the menstrual cycle which varies among women.

The fertile period is the day the egg is released from the ovary (ovulation) and the previous 5 days. Having sex during this time gives you a big chance to get pregnant.

What is an Ovulate?

Understanding when you are ovulating – and having regular sexual intercourse five days before and on the day of ovulation – can increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Ovulation is a natural process by which a mature egg is released from the ovary. it is an important six days, because the egg can be fertilized for about 12 to 24 hours after it is released. Moreover, sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days after intercourse under the right conditions. Your chances of getting pregnant are perfect when the sperm is alive and in the fallopian tubes during ovulation.

In an average 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs about 14 days before the start of your next menstrual period. But in most women, ovulation occurs 4 days before or after the halfway point of the menstrual cycle. If, like many women, you don't have an ideal 28-day menstrual cycle, you can determine your cycle length and midpoint by maintaining a menstrual calendar.

Ovulation Calendar

There are apps that can help you predict when ovulation will occur, thereby increasing the chances of conception.

The ovulation calendar is designed to help a woman predict when she will be most fertile.

There are a number of websites and apps that can help with this process by asking questions such as:

- How long usually does your menstrual cycle last?

- When was your last menstrual cycle starting?

- How long is your luteal phase, or time from one day after ovulation to the end of your cycle?

It is usually very useful for women to archive or map their menstrual information for inclusion in the calendar. Keeping track of the menstrual cycle can be the key to highlighting any irregularity.

Chances of Pregnancy Before and After Ovulation

There has been a lot of research on great techniques to detect ovulation and how fertile a woman is before and after ovulation.

There are a number of problems with this type of study. First, there's no truly accurate technique for detecting the day you ovulated. At least at home.

Ovulation can be detected with an ultrasound or a blood test, but these will not help you to have sex with your partner on the right day. They can only tell you once you've ovulated. (Plus, this needs your doctor!)

Let's assume you know when you ovulate, and you know how many days before or after ovulation you have intercourse. What are your odds of getting pregnant?

Here's what the research says (This is primarily based on a mix of different studies.)

One day earlier than ovulation: 21% to 34%

Two days earlier than ovulation: thirteen to 29%

Three days earlier than ovulation: 8% to 23%

Four days earlier than ovulation: eight percent to 17%

Five days earlier than ovulation: 0.4% to 7% chance you could get pregnant

Day of ovulation: 8% to 33%

One day of ovulation before: 0.8% to 11%

The last two days: 3% to 9%

Predicting Ovulation

Ovulation usually occurs around the middle of your menstrual cycle, about 14 days before the first day of your next period, but the exact timing may vary. While the signs and symptoms that you may be ovulating may not be obvious, there are some things you can look out for and track over time to help you predict your fertile window.

Body temperature changes

When you have just ovulated, your body temperature may be slightly elevated, about half a degree Celsius. If you're using temperature as an ability to track when you're most fertile, you should use a special thermometer to take your temperature every morning before you get out of bed. If you report your daily readings using a chart or spreadsheet, your patterns can be learned over time. The time when you are most fertile is two to three days earlier than the temperature rise.

Infertility Signs in Females

Changes in mucus

Noticing how your vaginal secretions change throughout your menstrual cycle is the foundation of the Billings ovulation method. Around the time of ovulation, you might notice that your secretions are clear, stretchy and slippery – similar to egg whites. After ovulation, when the chances of getting pregnant are reduced, the secretions tend to become cloudy and thick, or disappear completely.

Other Signs

There may be other symptoms that you are approaching ovulation time, such as mild stomach cramps, breast tenderness, or increased sex drive. However, using these symptoms to predict when you'll be fertile isn't the most reliable method.