when exactly does ovulation occur? what are the physical signs a woman is ovulating?

Answer 1

You are actually only fertile for about 3 days (can be up to 6, if everything is amazingly in sync). Basically the two days before you ovulate (because sperm can live in the uterus for up to 72 hours) and the day after you ovulate. After that you are back to being infertile. The best thing to do to determine when these times are is to chart your cycles. If you would like to learn more about that, go to my link below and contact me.

Ovulation dates need to be determined by charting your fertility cycles. With charting you can determine when you are most apt to ovulate (which is always counted from the end of the length of your shortest cycle).The part is called the luteal phase and it is the most consistent part of your cycle.

For charting purposes, you start with the first day of your menses, which is any bleeding, the brown discharge is just old dryer stuff, it is still part of the lining being released.

With charting you will learn to recognize all the signs of fertility. You monitor your resting temperature every morning to determine when you have ovulated. You also monitor your cervical fluids (for 'egg-white' mucus) and your cervical position (to be high, open and soft), These last two tell you when you are most apt to ovulate.

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Answer 2

OK well every one thinks that they ovulate on day 14 but that is not always true. You ovulate 12-14 days before your period starts depending on how long your luteal phase is. Any way, you can usually tell by your cervix it will be high open and soft. This might be tmi but you want your cm to be creamy or clear and you want it to stretch or just be really locationy. Because sperm live in that type of cm longer. The best way to tell when you ovulate I have found is the clear blue fertility monitor plus monitoring my signs. The monitor gives you about 4-5 high fertility days and 2 peek days the first being the day before ovulation and the day of ovulation to have sex! I have been pregnant before but I lost the baby when I was 6 months pregnant. I didn't have any problems getting pregnant before it took me three months but I wanted to maybe see if this would help move things along and this is our second month with the clear blue monitor. But we did try one month just monitoring my signs. And we were right on the days with just that. I also suggest a book called Taking Charge Of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. It is awesome. Any way if you have any questions feel free to email me at [e-mail]. Talk to you soon!

Answer 3

You ovulate for a million day 12-24 hours yet sperm can proceed to exist as a lot as 7 days ( keep in concepts its uncommon to have sperm proceed to exist that lengthy even in appropriate circumstances...imagine 2. ) good success!!!!

Answer 4

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:



Read these topics to learn how Ovulation Calendar can help you:

Avoiding pregnancy
Getting pregnant
Conceiving a boy
Conceiving a girl

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.

My personal story...i timed it...14 days after the first day of your period. I had sex on the 10th through the 16th just to be sure. Sperm lives up ther for a week so i wanted there to be enought so that when the egg dropped there was pletny for it. It worked the second month.