Knowing which days you ovulate plays a key role in a successful pregnancy. As a woman's fertile time lasts for only 24 hours, a couple must take full advantage of this opportunity in order for successful fertilization to take place. The problem is, not all women are that familiar with their ovulation cycle. Some are even in the dark as to the importance of this. With that said, we will tackle in this article five signs of ovulation which will help couples further understand the complexity of a female's ovulation period, and how to greatly improve their chances of conception.
Peak In Luteinizing Hormone (lh)
This is the most accurate way to predict ovulation. A spike in luteinizing hormone means that you have a window of about 30 hours that precedes ovulation. Think of this as a dark nimbus cloud on the horizon that signifies rain in the coming hours. A peak in luteinizing hormones can be detected in the urine with the use of LH ovulation test sticks.
Rise of Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
During ovulation there is an increase in progesterone levels which in turn heats up the body. This temperature rise signifies the start of you ovulation and will last until the start of your period. So, if you miss your chance to conceive this month, you will have a way to determine when your next ovulation period will take place. The best way to measure your basal temperature is during in the morning just before you get out of your bed. Although there are special thermometers specifically made for this, an ordinary thermometer will do the trick. Remember to keep a chart of your basal body temperature so that it will be easier for you to spot the increase next time.
Your breasts will become tender and sensitive.
During the ovulation period, there is a secretion of progesterone hormones. This results in the tenderness and sensitivity not just of the breasts but also of the nipples much like when you have your menstrual cycle.
The cervical mucus fluid will change.
As your ovulation period approaches, the body is flooded with estrogen based hormones that help change the consistency of your cervical fluid. Aside from visual and tactile changes, the amount of cervical mucus fluid increases. There will be a thinning of the cervical mucus and it will be less sticky and won't be able to hold its shape. You might see a translucency in the cervical mucus although its color still remains the same.
Changes is your cervix.
The vagina and uterus is connected by the cervix. As a woman approaches her ovulation period the cervix becomes more soft and moist. The opening to the cervix will open up and its tip will begin to lift. All these descriptive terms are relative, so it is required that you keep track of the openness, texture, and position of your cervix during your cycle.
Keeping track of when you are ovulating is not always the easiest thing but it can help you get the baby you've always wanted. You need to know when you are fertile because that is half the battle of getting pregnant. - 29962
Peak In Luteinizing Hormone (lh)
This is the most accurate way to predict ovulation. A spike in luteinizing hormone means that you have a window of about 30 hours that precedes ovulation. Think of this as a dark nimbus cloud on the horizon that signifies rain in the coming hours. A peak in luteinizing hormones can be detected in the urine with the use of LH ovulation test sticks.
Rise of Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
During ovulation there is an increase in progesterone levels which in turn heats up the body. This temperature rise signifies the start of you ovulation and will last until the start of your period. So, if you miss your chance to conceive this month, you will have a way to determine when your next ovulation period will take place. The best way to measure your basal temperature is during in the morning just before you get out of your bed. Although there are special thermometers specifically made for this, an ordinary thermometer will do the trick. Remember to keep a chart of your basal body temperature so that it will be easier for you to spot the increase next time.
Your breasts will become tender and sensitive.
During the ovulation period, there is a secretion of progesterone hormones. This results in the tenderness and sensitivity not just of the breasts but also of the nipples much like when you have your menstrual cycle.
The cervical mucus fluid will change.
As your ovulation period approaches, the body is flooded with estrogen based hormones that help change the consistency of your cervical fluid. Aside from visual and tactile changes, the amount of cervical mucus fluid increases. There will be a thinning of the cervical mucus and it will be less sticky and won't be able to hold its shape. You might see a translucency in the cervical mucus although its color still remains the same.
Changes is your cervix.
The vagina and uterus is connected by the cervix. As a woman approaches her ovulation period the cervix becomes more soft and moist. The opening to the cervix will open up and its tip will begin to lift. All these descriptive terms are relative, so it is required that you keep track of the openness, texture, and position of your cervix during your cycle.
Keeping track of when you are ovulating is not always the easiest thing but it can help you get the baby you've always wanted. You need to know when you are fertile because that is half the battle of getting pregnant. - 29962
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