Ovulation Basics For Those Planning To Get Pregnant
For
those that are planning to get pregnant for the new year..I think this
might be very helpful for you to help plan your next Ovulation Period.
May God answer the prayers of those that are looking for the fruits of
the womb......
Ovulation Basics
What is ovulation?
Ovulation is the release of a single, mature egg from a follicle that
developed in the ovary. It usually occurs regularly, around day 14 of a
28-day menstrual cycle. Once released, the egg is capable of being
fertilized for 12 to 48 hours before it begins to disintegrate. This is
the most fertile period of your cycle: during ovulation your chances of
conception are highest.
When does ovulation occur?
Ovulation usually takes place 14 days after the beginning of your
menstrual cycle. The time of ovulation within the menstrual cycle is
determined by the luteal phase, which is usually 12 to 16 days long. You
can calculate the time of ovulation within your cycle by subtracting
the length of your luteal phase from the length of your cycle. For
example, if your cycle is 28 days long and your luteal phase is 12 days
long, the ovulation will occur on day 16 of your cycle (28-12=16). The
exact time of ovulation may vary within your cycle, because ovulation
can be delayed by a number of factors such as stress, illness, diet, or
increased physical activity.
How does ovulation determine my fertile days?
Your fertile period starts about 4-5 days before ovulation, and ends
about 24-48 hours after it. This is because sperm can live in your body
for approximately 4 to 5 days, and the egg can live for 24 to 48 hours
after being released. You are most fertile on the day before and the day
of ovulation. Knowing your fertile days can help you increase your
chances of getting pregnant, or avoid an unwanted pregnancy. Read
Ovulation and Pregnancy and Ovulation and Contraception for more
information.
How do I calculate my fertile days using Ovulation Calendar?
Ovulation Calendar calculates your fertile days based on your menstrual
cycle data. To use Ovulation Calendar you need to enter the first day
of your last period, the length of your menstrual cycle, and the length
of your luteal phase if you know it. Based on these data, Ovulation
Calendar generates your personal daily fertility chart showing the
fertile days in green:
Can I feel ovulation?
You may
experience lower abdominal discomfort, a slight rise in body
temperature, and changes in cervical mucus during ovulation. Prior to
ovulation, your cervical mucus is cloudy and thicker, and a few days
before ovulation it becomes clear, slippery, and stretchy like raw egg
whites. Immediately following ovulation, your body temperature can
increase by 0.4 to 1.0 degrees Fahrenheit. About 20% of women feel
discomfort or pain in their lower abdomen as the egg leaves the ovary.
This condition is known as 'mittelschmerz', and it usually lasts from a
few minutes to several hours.
What happens in my body during ovulation?
The process of ovulation is triggered by the release of Luteinizing
Hormone (LH). The levels of this hormone increase significantly about
1-2 days before ovulation, causing the egg to be released from the ovary
(this increase is known as the 'LH surge'). The egg travels down the
fallopian tube towards the uterus. If fertilization does not occur
within 24 to 48 hours after ovulation, the egg disintegrates and is
expelled with the uterus lining at the start of your next period,
usually 12-16 days later. If fertilization occurs, the egg implants
itself in the lining of the uterus and begins its growth, resulting in a
pregnancy.
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