Get Your Facts Right About The Date Of Ovulation
Women always wonder how to know when exactly they ovulate during the menstrual cycle. Well, it is a very tricky question and there is no straight answer. But yes, there is a general concept about it. Following is a brief rundown on some of the various aspects associated with the date of ovulation that you must be well aware of.
How To Calculate Ovulation Days?
An average menstrual cycle lasts twenty-eight days. The period starts on the day one of the menstrual cycle. It is believed that the ovulation takes place fourteen days before the start of the period. Therefore, if you are having a 26-day cycle, you are very much likely to ovulate on the twelfth day (14 deducted from 26) after the cycle begins. Likewise, if you are having a 30-day cycle, you will ovulate on the 16th day (14 deducted from 30). The simple formula is to subtract 14 days from the total period of your menstrual cycle. But remember, this just gives a rough idea on when you ovulate – it does not give you an accurate calculation.
There are a few other methods as well that can be used to predict ovulation, such as prediction devices, sympto-thermal (combination), mucous, and basal body temperature (BBT). Your understanding of the changes taking place in your body plays a very important role here. The better you understand your body, the more accurate your predictions will be.
If you are trying to get pregnant, things can be much easier for you if you have the ability to predict ovulation accurately. The easiest and most cost-effective yet efficient method is to look out for some simple signs, such as mucous and temperature changes. Various ovulation prediction kits are also easily available in the market, but they can be very expensive and not be as accurate. Watch your body carefully and look out for temperatures and symptoms. Your practitioner will also do that before starting any counseling for infertility.
So, if you have just started to wonder whether you have the ability to achieve pregnancy or if you are trying to conceive, the game of ovulation prediction can be a good place to start your research. This way, you can get a good idea about the best time to get pregnant.
Some Common Symptoms Of Ovulation
There can be several symptoms of ovulation, but it is not necessary that you will experience all of the following signs. Every pregnancy case is different and there are women who notice just one or two of these signs.
• Heightened sense of taste, smell and vision
• Abdominal bloating
• Feeling of tenderness in breast
• A consistent change in the body temperature chart
• Enhanced sex drive
• Light spotting
• Dull pain on one side of the abdomen
• Change in cervical firmness, cervical position and cervical fluid
How Many Days A Woman Remains Most Fertile During The Ovulation Time?
An egg has only around twelve to twenty-four hours to get fertilized during the ovulation time. But, it is important for you to understand that sperm has the ability to live inside your body for around three to five days. Therefore, even if the egg is available for only 12-24 hours, you should consider your most fertile time as around five to seven days.
Can Ovulation Take Place Right After The Period?
The date of ovulation is determined on the basis of the number of days in your menstrual cycle, which varies from one woman to another. For example, we know that ovulation takes place twelve to sixteen days before the beginning of the next period; if you have a 21-day cycle, you will be ovulating during the days between the 6th and 10th of your cycle. Therefore, if you bleed for seven days, ovulation is very much possible even right after your period.
Can Ovulation Occur During A Period?
No, ovulation does not occur during a period, especially in women who have regular menstrual cycles. The odd occurrence of ovulation during period is possible in women with very irregular cycles, but still, the chances are highly unlikely. In any case, it is very important for you to keep in mind that sperms can live in your body for around three to five days; therefore, unprotected sex even during a period may result in pregnancy. As it has already been explained above that ovulation sometimes may occur right after the period, the conception can take place resulting from the sexual intercourse during the period.
Can Ovulation Occur Without Having A Period?
Yes, even if you are not having your periods because of certain conditions, such as low body weight, the ovulation does take place. But, it will be much more difficult in such situations to calculate the accurate date of ovulation; it can occur at any point. It is very important for you to understand that whether you bleed or not, your body releases an egg every twelve to sixteen days before the next period is ‘expected’. If you are not having your periods and are trying to conceive, you will have to monitor the changes in cervical fluid and body temperature to get some idea about the timing of ovulation.
Can The Results From An Ovulation Predictor Test Kit Always Be Trusted?
In order to understand the answer to this question, you must first learn about the method that these kits follow to detect whether you are ovulating or not. These kits look for the level of the luteinizing hormone (LH) in your body; the level of LH hormones rises right before ovulation takes place.
But, considering the very fact that LH hormones can rise because of certain other conditions as well (such as, premature ovarian failure (POF) or polycystic ovaries), you cannot say it for sure that ovulation has occurred even if the ovulation predictor test kit gives positive result.
Overall, the more informed you are about the facts associated with the date of ovulation, the more efficiently you will be able to plan your course of actions depending upon whether you are trying to conceive or trying to avoid pregnancy.
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