Women have millions of immature eggs for ovulation. The fertility window is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual cycle. The luteal phase is when ovulation occurs, and LH is released to help the egg pass through the ovary. Tracking methods include basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and test kits.
Women are born with millions of immature eggs in preparation for the reproductive process of ovulation. Ovulation is the maturation of the female egg before it exits the ovary and through the fallopian tubes to the uterus. Each egg will live between 12 and 24 hours before being absorbed into the lining of the uterus. This is how the body tells the woman that she is ready to conceive.
Ovulation typically occurs between days 11 and 21 of the menstrual cycle. The fertility window calculation starts on the first day of the last menstrual cycle. For example, if a woman starts her period on April 1, she will ovulate between April 12 and April 22.
There are two phases, the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase occurs at the beginning of the menstrual cycle and lasts until the egg is actually released. The luteal phase begins on the same day the egg is released and lasts until the first day of the next menstrual cycle. This can be an important part of tracking conception because the egg has matured and is ready to fertilize when the woman is ovulating.
For women looking to track their fertility pattern to increase their chances of getting pregnant, the luteal phase is when ovulation occurs. During this time, luteinizing hormone (LH) is released, which helps the egg pass through the wall of the ovary and into the fallopian tube. This is when the egg is most fertile.
There are several ways to track ovulation, including basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and test kits. Each of these prediction methods requires regular monitoring of menstrual cycles. Once you have established a menstrual cycle, predicting ovulation can be easier.
Your basal body temperature, or average body temperature, will rise just a little when ovulation begins. Temperature readings should be taken in the morning as soon as the woman wakes up. You may need to monitor daily temperatures over several months to notice the spike.
Cervical mucus will feel moist and slippery during ovulation. Women often relate the appearance of cervical mucus at this time to the appearance of egg whites. A sample of the cervical mucus can be collected by inserting an index finger into the vagina.
Prediction kits measure the amount of LH in your urine. Kits usually contain five to seven sticks. Although LH is highest in the morning, the kits shouldn’t be used until four to six hours after waking up. This is the time it takes for the hormone to leave the body during urination.
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