When to start detecting ovulation

We know that having sex during the ovulation period can increase a woman's chances of getting pregnant, so many couples who are preparing for pregnancy want to achieve the effect of getting pregnant faster by monitoring the ovulation period. So how to detect the ovulation period? What are the methods for detecting the ovulation period? In addition, when is it necessary to detect ovulation? Let's take a brief look at this aspect below.

When to start detecting ovulation

As the name suggests, ovulation monitoring is the monitoring of the ovulation process. Ovulation usually occurs once a month. It refers to the process in which when the mature follicle develops to a certain extent, it will protrude from the surface of the ovary. At the same time, the follicular fluid will increase rapidly, causing the protruding ovarian tissue to become thinner and thinner until it ruptures, and the follicular fluid, secondary oocytes and other substances are discharged from the ovary.

What methods can monitor ovulation?

1. Basal body temperature method

The body temperature of a person when he is completely relaxed is called basal body temperature. The reason for monitoring this temperature is that it can more accurately reflect the ovulation status of female ovaries and the corresponding endocrine changes. After waking up in the morning is the time when a woman's body is most relaxed. Do not do any movement at this time. Lie on the bed, put the thermometer under your tongue for five minutes, then take out the reading and record it on the temperature record sheet. Finally, shake the thermometer to below 35.5, put it back in its original place and continue using it tomorrow. The record sheet should also indicate whether you have a cold, fever, sexual intercourse and menstruation, so that the doctor can more accurately judge the ovulation status.

2. Cervical mucus method

Ovulation and menstrual cycles will cause changes in the quantity and quality of cervical mucus. Women can determine their ovulation day based on this change. The day when the mucus is transparent, lubricated, and stretched into the longest threads is generally considered to be the ovulation day. The ovulation period also includes the three days before and after this day. Women can arrange their sexual intercourse based on it.

3. Ovulation pain feeling method

Some women experience ovulation pain during ovulation, and this period is the best time to arrange sexual intercourse. However, it is generally not recommended to rely solely on this feeling to monitor the date of ovulation.

4. Schedule method

For most women in their reproductive period, ovulation occurs 12 to 16 days before menstruation, with an average of 14 days. Based on this, you can estimate your ovulation date and arrange your sexual life more conveniently. If the menstrual cycle is 28 days, it is best to have sex on the second day 12 to 16 days after the onset of menstruation.

5. Ovulation test strip method

Do not drink water within 2 hours before use, and be careful not to test in the morning. It is best to test between 10 am and 8 pm. It is usually recommended to start on the 10th day of the menstrual cycle and once a day. Generally speaking, you can start using the test strip on the 10th day of your period, once a day. If you find that the color of the test paper becomes darker, you need to test again and try to get a strong positive result. Once you find that the color becomes weaker, you can arrange sexual intercourse. Ovulation usually begins after the color becomes weaker.