When preparing for pregnancy, women usually pay attention to their ovulation status to determine the best time to conceive. An ovulatory follicle is a follicle that develops in the ovary, one of which releases an egg during ovulation.
Generally speaking, a woman’s ovulation period is in the middle of the menstrual cycle, about 14 days before ovulation. However, each woman\’s cycle may be different, so the most accurate way to determine when ovulation is happening is by measuring basal body temperature, observing changes in cervical mucus, or using ovulation test strips.
A few days before ovulation, the ovulating follicles in the ovaries will begin to mature and gradually increase in size. One or two days before ovulation, the ovulating follicle reaches its maximum size and releases a mature egg. This period is usually accompanied by some physical changes, such as increased body temperature and thinner and more transparent cervical mucus.
If you want to determine your ovulation time more accurately, it is recommended to use a variety of methods to monitor and judge by combining other body signals and the results of ovulation test strips. If you\’re trying to get pregnant, it\’s best to start monitoring a few days before ovulation to make sure you catch the best chance of getting pregnant.
Changes in the size of ovulated follicles in the days before pregnancy preparation:
During the ovulation cycle, the ovary gradually develops and forms the ovulatory follicle. A few days before preparing for pregnancy, the size of the ovulating follicles will change as follows:
1. Initial stage: A few days after the end of menstruation, the ovary begins to develop and ovulating follicles. The ovulating follicles are smaller at this time, usually between 2-8 mm in diameter.
2. Growth stage: As the cycle progresses, the ovulating follicles will gradually increase in size. Usually about 2-3 days before ovulation, the diameter of the ovulating follicle can increase to about 18-25 mm.
3. Maturation stage: 24-36 hours before ovulation, the ovulating follicle will reach its maximum size, usually about 20-30 mm. At this time, the egg in the ovulating follicle is mature and ready for release.
Note that each woman’s ovulation cycle may be slightly different, and these data are for general reference only. To determine the size and maturity of the ovulating follicle, it can be monitored with an ultrasound or ovulation test strips.
