Ovulation is
an important process in the female's menstrual cycle. During ovulation a mature
ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an egg, ovum or oocyte. When the egg
is fertilized by the sperm, pregnancy occurs. But if it doesn’t the woman will
have her monthly menstrual cycle. Fertility experts believe that there are many ways to tell if you are ovulating or
not.
First is to check the calendar. To be effective in
predicting ovulation using a menstrual calendar, your cycle should be
consistent. Monitoring your cycles for a few months will tell you if your
periods are regular or irregular. If irregular this method will not work for
you.
Second, pay attention to any twinge of pain or a series of
cramps in your lower abdominal area. This is known as mittelschmerz — German
for "middle pain." This is a cue that the mature ovarian follicle has
ruptured and an egg has been released.
Third, monitor your body temperature. Your basal body
temperature or BBT will reach its lowest point at ovulation and then rise
instantly and dramatically (about a half a degree) as soon as ovulation occurs.
Fourth, observe your cervical mucus. Monitor any increase in
quantity, and change in consistency of cervical mucus.
Fifth, invest in an Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs). This
kit can pinpoint your date of ovulation in advance by looking at levels of
luteinizing hormone.
Above are excellent ways on how to detect if you are
ovulating or not. Knowing if you are ovulating or not will help you and your
partner especially if you have been trying to conceive.
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