How do you know if you have ovulated?

How to tell if you have ovulated?

1. Observe the menstrual cycle

   Generally speaking, the menstrual cycle of adult women is about 28 days. If your menstrual cycle is regular, you can roughly calculate that your ovulation day is around the 14th day of your period. Of course, different women have different menstrual cycles, so it is necessary to combine some other methods to judge.
   Some women have irregular menstrual cycles. At this time, you can gradually observe your menstrual cycle, record the start and end time of each menstrual period, and calculate the average menstrual cycle. Then, calculate your ovulation day, which is usually around 14 days after the start of menstruation.
   As for how to record your menstrual cycle, you can use a mobile app to help you complete it. In this way, you can predict your ovulation day more accurately.
   In addition, there are some physiological signs that can help you determine whether you have ovulated.

   Physiological sign 1: Increased basal body temperature

   Before ovulation, a woman\’s basal body temperature will drop, and then rise by about 0.5 to 1°C after ovulation. This change is also called the \”basal body temperature phase.\” Therefore, after waking up every morning, use a thermometer to measure your body temperature, and you can judge your ovulation day through the body temperature curve.

   Physiological signs two: changes in vaginal secretions

   Before and after ovulation, a woman’s vaginal discharge will change. Before ovulation, the discharge becomes dry, thick, and white. After ovulation, the discharge becomes moister, thicker, and clearer. Therefore, you can determine your ovulation day by observing changes in vaginal secretions.

   Physiological sign three: ovarian pain

   Around the time of ovulation, you may feel a dull or dull pain in your lower abdomen, which is usually brief and lasts only a few hours. Some women also experience a slight soreness in the ovarian area. If you have this symptom, it is also one of the signs to determine whether you have ovulated.

2. Use ovulation test strips

   Ovulation test strips are a very common tool to determine the day of ovulation. They measure the level of luteinizing hormone in the urine. Luteinizing hormone is a hormone that is produced after a woman ovulates and causes predictable daily changes in the body. The above physiological signs are all physiological reactions caused by luteinizing hormone in the female body. Therefore, ovulation test strips can be easily used to determine whether you have ovulated and predict your ovulation day.
   For women who are trying for the first time, it is recommended to use test strips from the 11th day of menstruation and measure at the same time every day. When the test paper shows a positive resultIf you get results, it means you may have ovulated. It should be noted that the test results must be read carefully to avoid errors in judgment due to factors such as improper operation or incorrect readings.
   In addition, ovulation test strips can only be used as an auxiliary judgment standard and cannot be completely relied on. Because sometimes the level of luteinizing hormone in the body may not fluctuate very stably, and the test may not be able to accurately determine it in a short period of time.

3. Passed B-ultrasound examination

   Women can go to the hospital for a B-ultrasound examination to determine whether they have ovulated. During the exam, your doctor will measure the size of the follicles in your ovaries. When the follicle reaches a certain size, it indicates that the time for ovulation is approaching. At this time, the doctor can determine whether you have ovulated based on the test results.
   Note that B-ultrasound examination is greatly affected by the menstrual cycle, and women need to conduct the examination at the correct time in order to draw accurate conclusions.

4. Pass blood test

   A blood test is another way to determine the day of ovulation and measures the levels of luteinizing hormone in your body. Blood tests can usually be performed around 5-7 days after the end of menstruation, so that the peak time of luteinizing hormone can be estimated.
   The level of luteinizing hormone can reflect your ovulation. If the blood test results show that luteinizing hormone is high, you may have ovulated. At the same time, it should be noted that blood tests are also affected by physical conditions and need to be judged under the guidance of a doctor.

Summary

The above introduces four methods to determine whether you have ovulated: observing the menstrual cycle, using ovulation test strips, passing B-ultrasound examination, and passing blood tests. Each method has its own characteristics and limitations, and it is necessary to judge the appropriate method according to personal circumstances. Of course, if you want to predict your ovulation day more accurately, you might as well combine a variety of methods to judge.