If you have been thinking about getting pregnant? Or to even avoid a preganancy, it is important for you to know about the ovulation period. Menstrual cycles are different for each woman, so the ovulation is the same. You need to learn to recognise these signs of ovulation for you to be aware of the right time or the most fertile time to get pregnant.
So you may be wondering, what happens to your body during the ovulation period? What even is ovulation? Well, continue reading and you will soon be an expert.
What is Ovulation?
An egg is released from the ovary during the process of ovulation, which is a natural occurrence. After being released, the egg travels down the fallopian tube and remains there for 12 to 24 hours, where it has the opportunity to become fertilised. If the correct circumstances are met, sperm may survive in the female reproductive system for up to five days following a sexual encounter with a partner. When live sperm are present in the fallopian tubes during ovulation, your chances of becoming pregnant are at their maximum level.
In a normal 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation happens around 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period, according to experts. It is possible that each person’s cycle length may differ and that the time between ovulation and the start of their next menstrual period will range as well. If you are one of the many women who do not have a 28-day monthly cycle, you may use a menstrual calendar to identify the duration of your cycle and the time of month when you are most likely to ovulate.
Symptoms of Ovulation
1.Body temperature measurement
Basal body temperature (BBT) is the temperature of your body at rest. Your basal body temperature ranges between 97.2 and 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit at the start of your cycle. The basal body temperature drops somewhat as ovulation approaches, then spikes dramatically (0.4-1.0 degrees) immediately after ovulation. Remember that your BBT might vary by half a degree or more every day, so look for a persistent increase to indicate ovulation. After a few months, you’ll know when you generally ovulate and can plan your pregnancy appropriately.
2. Nausea and Headache
Yes! Ovulation canb make you feel sick, this happens because of the change in the estrogen and progesterone levels.
3. Ovulation Kit
You can easily buy ovulation prediction kits in Malaysia! Ovulation kits will measure the luteinizing hormone in your urine. When the hormone increases more than the usual count, the kit will be able to detect it.
So, how do you use it? Pee on the sticl and wait for a line to appear. Follow the instructions on the ovulation prediction kit to check if you are ovulating or not. If the line is too faint, then take another test within the next 12 hours. Try taking at the same time as the previous test just to be consistent.