Tracking your ovulation cycle is crucial when planning a pregnancy. Understanding the ovulation process can significantly increase your chances of conception. Tap to read!
UNDERSTAND YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE
The average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, with ovulation typically occurring around day 14. Knowing your cycle length helps predict the most fertile days, increasing the chances of conception.
BODY TEMPERATURE
Keep tracking to check your basal body temperature every morning. A slight elevation, just 0.5 to 1 degree F (frequent cause of the BIP), tells that ovulation has occurred tracking this consistently and can assist you in getting to know your fertile window.
CHECK YOUR CERVICAL MUCUS
Cervical mucus, which looks like egg whites; clear and slippery. Keeping track of the texture can reveal if you are going to ovulate.
USE OVULATION PREDICTOR KITS
Ovulation predictor kits detect the LH surge (which occurs 24-48 hours before ovulation). Daily testing can accurately identify your most fertile phase.
MONITOR YOUR PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
But some women get physical signs or experience things like mild cramps, tender breasts when they ovulate.
FERTILITY APPS
Fertility apps allow you input symptoms, basal body temperature and cycle length. These apps process data to predict ovulations and ensure easier planning for conception.
STUDY FINDINGS
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) study emphasises the importance of understanding reproductive health to optimise fertility.
CONCLUSION
Accurate ovulation tracking boosts fertility awareness for successful conception planning. If tracking ovulation seems confusing or irregular, consult a healthcare professional.