Ovulation....

[Blessed01113]

I know this may sounds silly, but I am not sure how to check if I am ovulating. Is there some sure ways to tell???

[egirl592]

Since coming off of the pill last june i have never known my body so well as what i do now. The little signs each month are indicators of ovulation for me such as an egg white  vaginal discharge (I know it sounds disgusting) and my inner temperature increases (i can feel it at my very core). I also find that my sex drive increases to the point of feeling like a dog in heat (My man has never looked so good! to be doubly sure i use Ovulation predictor kits which confirm what i am feeling. Listening to your body and knowing the signs is the first step to understanding your cycle. I hope this helps xxx
Hopefully it will happen for us both soon!

[babyhope40527]

Dear friend

ideally; most of us; would ovulate between 10 to 16 days. well this could deviate for some of us. 12;13;14 and 15 are the more probable days; though a bit expensive; clearblue fertility monitor is the best; i have tried it and it is very effective; there are many such OPK's available in the maret today. so you may use one of them and Tarobinc has provided a lot of useful info too. so good luck buddy. my ovualtion symptoms:

1) pain on one side of lower abdomen
2) food craving
3) more vaginal wetness
4) more heat at vaginal area
5) sex drive

[Tarobinc]

From the American Pregnancy Association website. http://www.*****************.org/gettingpregnant/signsovulation.html

A book I read that helped me chart my bbt and figure out when I did ov was "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It is available on Amazon.com.

Common Signs of ovulation that occur in most women:
Change in cervical fluid.
Cervical fluid that resembles “egg whites” is a sign that you are near ovulation or are ovulating. Every woman can experience her own type of cervical fluid, and not all cervical fluid looks the same. Ovulation usually takes place on the day a woman has the most amount of wet fluid.
Change in basal body temperature.
For most women, you will see that prior to ovulation, the basal body temperature is rather consistent. As you get closer to ovulation, you may have a slight decline, but it will be followed by a sharp increase after ovulation. The increase in temperature is the sign that ovulation has just occurred. Tracking your basal body temperature accurately over a few months can help you predict when ovulation is going to occur.
Change in cervical position or firmness.
The cervix goes through many changes as a woman ovulates. A woman may notice the clear signs of ovulation; her cervix will be soft, high, open and wet. For most women it will take some time in studying her body to be able to differentiate between what her cervix normally feels like and the changes it goes through during ovulation.
These 3 main signs of ovulation can be studied and learned so that you can accurately predict your time of ovulation. Using the Fertility Awareness Method many women have used these signs to prevent or achieve pregnancy.

Secondary signs of ovulation

There are other ovulations signs that women may experience in addition to the 3 main signs. These are called secondary signs and may not happen as consistently, if at all, for many women.
These may include:
Light spotting
Slight cramping or pain on one side of the pelvis
Breast tenderness
Abdominal bloating
Increased sex drive
Heightened sense of smell, taste or vision

Learning to track your ovulation and pay attention to your signs can be a challenge for some women at first. But over time, many women come to recognize these common signs very easily and are able to use them to gauge where they are in their cycle. Understanding your ovulation time can help you become more in tune with your body and be an active participant in what occurs each month.

Your Next Steps:
Learn about using Ovulation Kits and Fertility Monitors