How do you know when you're ovulating, and what are the symptoms?

Answer 1

Signs of Ovulation
Identify the symptoms that could indicate fertility.



If you're trying to get pregnant, the time you'll be most fertile begins one day prior to the day you ovulate and lasts for three days after you ovulate. Ovulation is the process by which your body releases one or more eggs from your ovary. If the egg is fertilized and successfully implants, you're pregnant.

There are several signs that could indicate you're ovulating. Learn to recognize these changes, and you can boost the odds of getting pregnant by having sexual intercourse during this optimal time.

Physical symptoms

The following observable symptoms can indicate ovulation:

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Breast tenderness
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Abdominal cramps or twinges
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Increased vaginal discharge
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Change in position and firmness of the cervix (ask your doctor how to detect cervix changes)


Basal body temperature

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), immediately following ovulation most women experience a slight but detectable rise in their normal body temperature. By monitoring your basal body temperature first thing in the morning before you rise on a daily basis, and tracking the results on a basal body temperature chart, it's possible to determine that ovulation has occurred. However, conditions such as fever, restless sleep, and exertion can affect the accuracy of the temperature readings.

Cervical mucus

According to ACOG, another way to detect impending ovulation is to monitor your vaginal secretions or cervical mucus by checking regularly for mucus at the opening of the vagina. In general, your vagina produces the least amount of secretions immediately following the conclusion of your menstrual cycle. The amount and consistency of vaginal secretions follow this pattern for most women:

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Soon after your menstrual cycle, you might notice a sticky or "tacky" vaginal secretion.
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Immediately prior to ovulation, most women usually detect increased vaginal secretions that are wet and slippery (similar to the consistency of raw egg white). Generally, your body produces the greatest amount of this type of vaginal discharge is on the day of ovulation.
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Immediately following the day of ovulation, your vaginal discharge gradually becomes thicker in consistency, and less is secreted.


Be mindful of the following factors that could affect the amount and consistency of your vaginal secretions:

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Vaginal infection or sexually transmitted disease
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Sexual excitement
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Use of lubricants during intercourse


According to Planned Parenthood, the following factors might also influence your vaginal secretions:

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Douching
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Breastfeeding
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Perimenopause
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Surgery performed on the cervix

Answer 2

Start with the first day of your period... that is the first day of your cycle. Chart your temperature with a basal body thermometer every morning when you wake up when there is a spike (high) then you have ovulated. In the days leading up to the spike, you will have what they call cervical fluid (mucus) when you go to the bathroom. When you see egg white mucus then you are fertile, and would get busy. I would recommend the book "Taking charge of your fertility" or www.babycenter.com they have an ovulation calender that is really neat! Good luck.

Answer 3

some people don't know when they ovulate. IT really depends on the person. Some people feel it in their uterus. I was never able to feel it but my period was very regular. I knew how long it would be until I had my next period so I could calculate around the time I was ovulating.

Answer 4

The quality of one's cervical mucous changes as ovulation approaches, and one experiences a rise in one's waking temperature. Charting one's cycles allows a woman to determine when she is about to ovulate. Sometimes spotting or pain can be associated with ovulation, but not every woman experiences those symptons. Home Ovulation Predition Kits (OPK's) are sold as various drug stores and dollar stores. The Book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" has a lot of information about charting one's cycles both to achieve pregnancy, or to avoid pregnancy.

Answer 5

You can go get a pee test - similar to a pregnancy test, except it tells you when you're at peak ovulation.
The symptoms are a change in your "secretions", but if you're like me and don't intend to analyze them.... get the test!

Answer 6

You discharge egg-white color fluids called cervical mucus and you lighty cramp ,even possible spotting ,slight tempurture risings.Try using an ovulation kit to help predict. I found www.mymonthlycylces.com ,sign up and it's supose to help predict when to ovulate and get fertile.Good Luck.

Answer 7

With a thermometer. You can be quite specific, at least with most women.