Identifying your fertile days can be helpful when trying to conceive or avoid pregnancy. Here are some signs that can indicate your fertile days, as revealed by the Cleveland Clinic.
Menstrual cycle tracking: Tracking your menstrual cycle can provide valuable insights into your fertility. Ovulation typically occurs around the midpoint of a regular menstrual cycle. For example, if you have a 28-day cycle, ovulation usually occurs around day 14.
Changes in cervical mucus: As you approach ovulation, you may notice an increase in cervical mucus that is clear, slippery, and stretchy, similar to egg whites. This mucus facilitates sperm movement and indicates fertility.
Basal body temperature: Your basal body temperature, which is your temperature at rest, can slightly increase after ovulation. Tracking your BBT over several months can help identify a pattern and predict fertile days. Ovulation usually occurs the day before or the day of the temperature rise.
Ovulation pain or twinges: Some women may experience mild discomfort or a twinge on one side of their lower abdomen during ovulation. This sensation, known as mittelschmerz, can help identify fertile days.
Ovulation predictor kits: OPKs detect the surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) that occurs before ovulation. This hormone surge triggers the release of an egg from the ovary. Using OPKs can help pinpoint your most fertile days.
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