2006-06-06 10:24:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
It is really simple to know when you have *already* ovulated (and it's too late in the cycle to get pregnant). Just take your basal body temperature. Every morning before you get out of bed or do *anything* (even talk on the phone), take your temperature. Chart it on a piece of graph paper; when your temperature is a few tenths of a degree higher than the past few temperatures, you have ovulated.
To know when you are *about* to ovulate is more difficult to explain, although it's not difficult to do. Please read _Taking Charge of Your Fertility_ by Toni Weschler. It has lots of information and details.
2006-06-07 00:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many women who have an irregular period aren't ovulating. There are a number of ways that you can determine if you are ovulating or not.
The first and easiest way is to get a blood test from your doctor.
You can also buy an at home ovulation predictor kit, although these aren't always 100% accurate.
You can also chart your body basal temperature. On the day of ovulation, and every day after that until the beginning of your next cycle, your temperature is one degree higher than normal. It is recommended that you take your temperature before you get out of bed in the morning, and at the same time as movement affects the reading.
You can also examine the position of your cervix. When you are ovulating, your cervix is low and soft like the inside of your cheek. At all other times, your cervix is high and hard like the tip of your nose.
When you are ovulating, you may feel slight twinges around your ovaries
When you are ovulating, you may notice a difference in your cervical mucus. It should be clear and sticky, and you may be able to spread as much as 5cm string between your thumb and your forefinger. Gross, I know! It needs to be sticky to draw the sperm.
2006-06-06 21:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to track your monthly cycle. On a calendar mark the day's of your period every month. You'll know how long your cycle is by counting the first day of your period until the day before your next period. So if it's 30 days you will MAYBE ovulate around day 15 counting from day 1 of your period. You will ovulate mid cycle. If you are not trying to get pregnant please do not try this right away. It may take months before getting to know your cycle. My boyfriend and I have been practicing this method for about 2 years now with no problems.
2006-06-06 17:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by cihuatl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the websites below every woman is different though..Or a ovulation test from the drugstore
2006-06-06 18:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by dnk0717 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you actually have to pay pretty close attention. your discharge changes and your temperature generally increases. you have to take your temp daily before you even get out of bed. you will see days that you ovulate your temp is slightly higher. my friend had to do this.
2006-06-06 17:40:12 · answer #5 · answered by mama2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually side pain is an indication
2006-06-06 17:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋