When you ovulate, a mature egg is released from the ovary and moves into the fallopian tubes, where it is available to be fertilized. If the egg is not fertilized, the lining of the uterus, which has thickened to prepare for fertilization, will be shed through menstruation. Ovulation can occur at different times of a woman’s menstrual cycle, depending on the number of days of the woman’s cycle.
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Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation
Understanding your monthly menstrual cycle and ovulation will give you important information when trying to conceive.
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The exact time when a woman ovulates depends on the length of her menstrual cycle . Women with a 28-day cycle generally ovulate around days 13 to 15, but there are some signs that might help you determine when you are ovulating.
One way to become familiar with your cycle and ovulation before seeking the help of a fertility doctor is by checking your cervical position. Checking your cervical position will allow you to notice changes throughout the month and get a personal prediction of your most fertile time of the month. It helps you to know when ovulation is about to occur and can also indicate whether or not pregnancy has been achieved.
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Dr. Jane Frederick, a fertility doctor with HRC Fertility, explains the phases of the menstrual cycle and what constitutes a "regular" menstrual cycle.
A regular menstrual period is a good indication you are ovulating, according to Dr. Eric Flisser, a New York fertility doctor with Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of New York. In addition, certain blood tests and ovulation predictor kits can help determine if you are ovulating.
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