Female menstrual cycle
A woman\’s menstrual cycle refers to the menstrual cycle, which usually lasts about 28 days, but in fact some women\’s menstrual cycles vary in length and may even exceed 35 days. The menstrual cycle can be divided into the ovarian phase, endometrial proliferation phase, ovulation phase and endometrial shedding phase. During the ovarian phase, the ovary begins to gradually develop follicles, one of which will gradually grow and release a mature egg into the fallopian tube. At this time, the ovulation period is entered.
How to calculate ovulation
There are three main methods for calculating ovulation: calendar method, basal body temperature method and ovulation test paper method. The calendar method is the most commonly used method to calculate ovulation based on the menstrual cycle. Taking a 28-day cycle as an example, the ovulation period can be counted as the 14th day after the start of menstruation, but attention should be paid to individual differences and the actual calculation should be based on your own menstrual cycle. The basal body temperature method is to measure the body temperature every morning. When the body temperature is low, it is in the ovarian phase, and when the body temperature rises, it is in the ovulation phase. The ovulation test paper method is to determine the ovulation period by measuring the LH concentration in the urine. The LH concentration increases significantly before and after ovulation, and the ovulation period can be determined during the increase in LH concentration.
Changes in physical signs
During the ovulation period, women will experience a series of physical changes. Some women will experience abdominal pain, nausea, breast tenderness and other symptoms due to ovulation. These are caused by follicles beginning to develop, causing breast tissue hyperplasia and uterine contraction. At the same time, women\’s vaginal secretions will become thinner and even have a transparent texture. This is to help sperm pass through the vagina and reach the egg. In addition, basal body temperature will rise slightly during ovulation, which is also a common sign of ovulation.
Notes
During the ovulation period, women should pay attention to the following points: First, avoid long-term mental and physical stress. Second, maintain a good daily routine and eating habits. Third, take good contraceptive measures and do not have unsafe sex during ovulation. Especially if you don’t want to get pregnant, you should be careful not to have sex during ovulation to avoid the risk of accidentally getting pregnant. In addition, if your menstrual cycle is irregular, you may wish to measure your basal body temperature at a fixed time every day and record body changes at any time to accurately calculate your ovulation period.
