ive been trying to figure out my ovulation day and cant seem to. anyone have any advice on how to calculate it? all suggestions would help.
2007-03-01 02:08:01 · 5 answers · asked by somerandomchick 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Hi, There are a few ways in my knowledge to determine when you ovulate. I hope you find it useful.
1. BBT charting is one way. But it only helps you find out if you have ovulated and does not predict when you ovulate. But charting can provide a wealth of information regarding your cycle and help you identify issues if any. The day you see a temperature shift of atleast 0.4 deg F above your coverline, you will know you have ovulated. If temperatures continue to remain higher than the coverline, then it assures you the ovulation has occured.
2. You can use Ovulation Prediction Kits. There are instructions in the kit on when to start testing for ovulation prediction for those with regular cycles and irregular ones and other exceptions if any like those on medication or having PCOS. This OPK basically helps in detecting the LH surge in your body that triggers ovulation. So the day you detect LH surge using the kit, you can "expect" ovulation within 36 hours or so. But a LH surge indication doesn't necessarily mean that you will definitely ovulate and and egg will be released from the ovary. So this OPK usage along with BBT charting indicating thermal shift in temperature can help you identify ovulation has occured or not.
3. It is believed that when you are in the peak of fertility and you ovulate, you will have Egg White Cervial Mucus released from your body and a wet vaginal sensation is felt. This can be a sign of ovulation.
4. Some people experience "Ovulatory pain" the day they ovulate. It can occur on one side of the lower abdomen. The side depending on which ovary is releasing the egg. It can be sort of discomfort or cramp like feeling for a few seconds or minutes or hours depending on the person. It happens when the mature follicle grows to the point where it releases the egg causing a pain referred to as as ovulatory pain. So this again can be a possible sign of ovulation.
I hope you find these tips useful. One book that I would definitely recomment is Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. Its a wealth of information and a good-to-have book in a woman's library. And of course, the internet is a great source as well just like how you got here :-) . Good luck to you.
2007-03-01 02:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by Yeses 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Day 1 of your period is counted as day 1. If you have 28 day cycles, then you will ovulate at about day 14. Check out these sites, which provide lots of info. on ovulation signs:
www.fertilityfriend.com
www.ovulation-calendar.net
2007-03-01 02:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know the exact formula, but as a rule a woman is most fertile within the next few days following her period, starting with the 2nd or 3rd day after.
2007-03-01 02:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep track of your temperature, and the day you are ovulating, your temp will be slightly higher.
Of course, pray.
Good Luck!!
2007-03-01 02:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by dpeeeee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Shaker's answer! Won't repeat it for the sake of it!
2007-03-01 02:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by broken_uk 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋