To know if ovulating, look for these common signs:
- Changes in cervical mucus: It becomes clear, slippery, and stretchy like raw egg white right before and during ovulation.
- Basal body temperature: Slight rise in resting temperature after ovulation measured by a special thermometer taken daily upon waking.
- Mild cramps or pelvic pain: Some experience mild lower abdominal pain on one side around ovulation.
- Breast tenderness and mood changes: Some notice these symptoms near ovulation.
- Light spotting and increased libido: Possible signs for some people.
- Regular menstrual cycles: Predictable monthly periods (21 to 35 days cycle) generally mean you ovulate regularly.
You can also track ovulation more precisely using:
- Ovulation predictor kits that detect luteinizing hormone surge indicating ovulation within 24-36 hours.
- Menstrual charting and cycle tracking apps to estimate fertile days based on past cycles.
Combining these observations and tools can help confirm or predict ovulation, aiding in family planning or fertility awareness.
