2007-03-12 17:40:49 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah C. 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Track your cycle for a few months
Take your basal body temp
get a ovulation predictor kit from the drug store
2007-03-12 17:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by anonymom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest and most reliable way is to chart your fertility signs. The build up of fertile cervical fluid followed by a dry up pattern and a period w/in 2 weeks is a strong indication that you are ovulating. A basal body temperature pattern that shows a thermal shift can be used to confirm ovulation too and is a good cross check for the CF sign. To be really sure of your cycles, you should track both for at least a few cycles.
OPKs can detect the LH surge that preceeds ovulation. However, OPKs do NOT confirm ovulation. It's possible to have several LH surges that do NOT result in ovulation before the one that actually preceeds ovulation. I wouldn't use OPKs alone to track ovulation but only in conjuction w/ at least the BBT (but BOTH cervical fluid and BBT is best).
Some sources: The books The Art of Natural Family Planning and Taking Charge of Your Fertility. The websites CCLI.org, Fertilityfriend.com, and Ovusoft.com
2007-03-12 18:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by Kari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been trying to conceive for 2 years now and the easiest way to tell is to track your cycle. I like to use online sites and my fav is mycycle.com. its super-easy to use and the people are so nice. now once you figure out when you are supposed to ovulate the easiest to read ovulation predictors i've found are the clearblue easy digital ovulation kits. i hope this helps and good luck to you!
2007-03-13 04:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to make it sound gross, but most woman get a slight discharge when they are ovulating, sometimes enough to wear a panty liner. It's usually in the middle from when you ended your period and when you're gonna start again, but every women is different.
2007-03-12 17:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell these thing they are called ovulation sticks they are about 20.00 a box and do work good...sell at pharmacys like Rite aid, Cvs etc. and are in the ilse with condoms and pregnancy test goodluck
2007-03-12 17:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. I get pains on either side of my lower abdomen, some women get headaches, others get sore breasts. In a 28 day cycle, it may be around the 14-16 day. It all depends on your cycle.. so start charting and good luck!
2007-03-12 17:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most women, it is around the 14th day of your cycle.
2007-03-12 17:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by lululegs2000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋