You Are Ovulating When You Have These Symptoms

Women are ovulating when they experience signs of ovulation that should be keenly observed. Through this you become more attuned with your body and easily notice any changes that may happen through your cycle.

Couples in their 20′s to early 30′s that are not using any birth control methods are likely to only have a 20 percent chance of successfully conceiving every month.  Surprisingly though,  that’s a fairly high average if you factor in that a female can only conceive around the time of ovulation.

Ovulation is the process where a single, mature egg is released from the ovarian follicle. This monthly window of opportunity for pregnancy in which the egg is open for fertilization usually lasts for only around 12 to 24 hours. But even with this short period of time, the other vital part of the baby making equation, the sperm, can last a bit longer than the egg. It has a lifespan of at least three to six days compared to the egg that can only last for a maximum of one day to two days. This is the reason why that even if you had intercourse a few days before ovulation, there may still be a chance that you might get pregnant.

Being familiar with ovulation is important for those who wish to have a baby, and also for those who are planning to use natural means of contraception. 

Here are a few tips on how to know if you are ovulating:

Listen to your body

In most cases, a woman’s body will tell her that she is ovulating. This is through a series of cramps in the lower part of the abdomen. Medically called Mittelschmerz, it is the effect of the release or maturization of the egg. There is a good chance that you are ovulating when you experience this kind of abdominal/pelvic pain.

Chart your basal body temperature

Your basal body temperature or BBT is the lowest temperature attained by a body that is at rest. Checking your BBT must be made after three to five hours of sleep and must be done before getting out of bed or doing any physical activity. As your hormones fluctuates throughout your cycle, your BBT changes. Estrogen is prevalent during the first half of your cycle, while progesterone is more dominant in the later half. As the uterus becomes makes ready for the fertilized egg, your body temperature rises because of the effect of progesterone. BBT level hits rock bottom right before ovulation and you are definitely ovulating when it peaks by 0.5 – 1.0 degree Fahrenheit. Be aware that a month of charting your BBT won’t be enough to predict your next ovulation but rather just give you the idea that ovulation did happen. On the other hand though, months of faithfully charting your BBT can show you a clearer picture of your cycle, thus allowing you to predict when your next ovulation might occur.

 Check your calendar

The process of ovulation most likely occurs halfway through your menstrual cycle. Counting from the first day of the last period, to the first day of the next period, it can last at an average of 28 days. Take note that your cycle can change slightly every month. By recording your menstrual cycle for a few months, you will be able to get a picture of what your normal period is. Upon pregnancy, your calendar can become a tool to estimate when your baby will be due.