What is ovulation? Although most people have a passing familiarity with the concept of ovulation, many people are still unsure as to what the ovulation cycle really is and what it means for women. The ovulation cycle, or ovulation period, occurs when a mature egg is released from a woman’s ovary. The egg travels down the fallopian tube where it is then made available for fertilization. In preparation for a fertilized egg, the lining of the uterine wall thickens. If the egg is fertilized, then this marks the beginning of a pregnancy. If the egg is not fertilized, then the lining of the uterine wall is shed, marking the beginning of the menstruation cycle. However, it is important to know that menstruation can occur even if ovulation has not occurred and likewise, ovulation can occur even if menstruation has not occurred. There are actually two phases of the ovulation cycle:…
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Cervix Position Before Ovulation
A woman’s cervix behaves in a certain way before, during, and after ovulation. For a lot of women, observing their cervix is a good way of finding out if they are fertile or not. But in order for this method to be effective, women have to first spot where inside their body the cervix is. The cervix reaches as far back within, positioned next to the vagina. If you try to touch it with your two fingers and felt that it is somewhat soft, that is an indicator that you are fertile. The opening of the cervix will be larger too. However, when you feel it as being closed, hard, and low, that is an indication that you are infertile. The cervix will be hard to the touch and the opening seems to be just a small hole. However, the condition of the cervix before ovulation is high, soft, and…
When are you most fertile
Want to know when are you most fertile? This is one of the most common questions that women will ask when making plans to start a family. However, this information could also be helpful if you don’t wish to be pregnant. When it comes to determining a woman’s fertility, one must understand the ovulation cycle. This takes place in the middle of the menstrual cycle when the ovary releases an egg or ovum. You can get pregnant during this period if a sperm and an egg fuses to create a zygote inside the fallopian tubules and then the zygote moves to the uterus. This process is called fertilization. So, when are you most fertile? The menstrual cycle usually last for 21 to 35 days or 28 days on average. The following information will help you to understand how you can get pregnant during a 28 day cycle: After the first…
Common Fertility Awareness Methods
Fertility awareness methods are used by women to determine the most fertile or infertile days in their menstrual cycle. These methods can be used to improve your chances of getting pregnant, avoid pregnancy or to monitor your gynecological health. There are common fertility awareness methods that you can use if you need help to get pregnant naturally or if you are looking for alternative methods to the hormonal birth controls. The Most Common Fertility Awareness Methods 1. Charting your menstruation cycle: When it comes to fertility awareness, your first objective is to know your menstrual cycle enough to chart the fertility pattern. Keep track of your cycle for about eight to twelve months to get an estimation of the times when you are most fertile. It’s important to note that the first stage of the menstrual cycle, which is before ovulation, can change monthly and will be different for every…