Your time of ovulation is one of the most important things to
understand because ovulation is a key factor in getting
pregnant.
Many women who've spent months trying to conceive have succeeded
once they've pinpointed when they ovulate. So read on, get to know
the magical inner workings of your body, and good luck from all of
us here at Huggies!
First of all, only you can tell when you're ovulating - provided
you know the ovulation symptoms to look for during your menstrual
cycle. So here we'll tell you the symptoms of ovulation, explain the
mysteries of ovulation pain and
more.
Knowing your time of ovulation helps boost your chances of
conceiving a baby, because to get pregnant you should have sex
during the period spanning one to two days before ovulation to
about 24 hours after ovulation. The reason being that sperm can
live up to 3 days but your egg survives for just 12 - 24 hours
after ovulation.
When does ovulation occur during the menstrual cycle?
Contrary to popular myth, many women don't ovulate on the 14th
day of their cycle. Time of ovulation varies from woman to woman,
and from month to month. If you have a 28 to 32 day menstrual
cycle, ovulation can occur between days 11 through to 21.
What is ovulation?
Ovulation is the fertile time of your menstrual cycle. It's when
a mature egg (sometimes there's more than one) is released from
your ovary, swept down the fallopian tube, and is available to be
fertilised by a sperm. Which ovary releases the egg is anyone's
guess - they don't necessarily take turns.
Here are some interesting facts about ovulation:
- Time of ovulation can be affected by stress, illness or
disruption of normal routines
- Implantation of a fertilised egg normally takes place 6 - 12
days after ovulation
- A woman is born with her lifetime quota of millions of immature
eggs that are waiting for ovulation to begin
- A menstrual period may occur even if ovulation hasn't
happened
- Ovulation can occur even if there's been no menstruation
- Some women feel ovulation pain or ache near the ovaries
- Some women have been known to ovulate during their period and
at other odd times
Ovulation symptoms
You'll be amazed by the signs and signals your body gives out
during your cycle. Some you probably noticed already but you may
not have realised they were symptoms of ovulation. Find out what to
look for in the way of ovulation symptoms - including a
rise in body temperature and, for some women, an increase in sexual
desire.
Ovulation pain
Is that little ache in your lower abdomen a bout of indigestion
or a sign that a ripe egg has just burst forth and is now on the
hunt for a sperm? Some women experience ovulation pain near their ovaries every
month or just occasionally. Find out if you're one of them.
Ovulation tests
Ovulation tests from the
chemist are a great way to pinpoint the days in your cycle when
you're ovulating. These tests can be a really good option as they
are generally pretty accurate.
After ovulation
Two things can happen after
ovulation: either the egg is fertilised and you're in the very
early stages of pregnancy, or conception didn't take place this
cycle and the unfertilised egg will be absorbed into the uterine
lining and shed in your next menstrual period. Find out how you can
tell the difference and what it the different outcomes will mean
for your body.