Ovulation Calculator and Information

What if your egg is not fertilized?

• If the egg is not fertilized and no conception occurs you will than begin menstruation. Blood along with your uterine wall will shed with the unfertilized egg. Don't worry, if the egg is unfertilized it will disintegrate and will be absorbed into the lining before the menstruation begins.

Is it normal if I have light bleeding or spotting while I am ovulating?

• Every women is different and some may experience this. Take a look at my Ovulation Calculator to see if it is likely to be ovulation causing this.

Is there anything that can disrupt my ovulation every month?

• Yes. Stress, disruption of normal activities and illness can disrupt your ovulation.

Can I feel anything while I am ovulating?

• You may feel a bit of pain or some aching near the ovaries during the ovulation process, this is normal and happens to some women.

Trying to determine when you are going to ovulate kind be a little tricky if your cycle is not normal. Many women's cycles are approximately 28 days long, but some may be from 21 days to 35 days. Calculating when you are going to ovulate can take some time and some studying.

There are a combination of methods you can use to figure this out.

• Keeping track of your menstrual cycle
• Basal body temperature
• Cervical mucus
• Ovulation predictor kits

Keeping track of your periods is going to be important in determining your ovulation time. Typically you are going to ovulate two weeks before menstruation. Most women will ovulate any where from day 11 to day 21 of their cycle, counting from the fist day of the last menstrual period.

There are also signs that you are going to ovulate. You could have tender breasts, have some cramping or tummy pains, a rise in your body temperature, and you can have cervical changes. The type and color of your cervical mucus will change.

Keep in mind physical activity, stress and hormone level can change when you are going to menstruate. You can also ovulate with out menstruating, and menstruate with out ovulating. Light spotting can also happen when you are ovulating.

So each woman's cycle will vary from other womens. The only thing that will remain constant is the duration of ovulation. The ovulation cycle can be broken down into two parts.

Phase one of the ovulation cycle:

• AKA Follicular phase: This starts the first day of your last menstrual period and lasts until ovulation. This phase can last anywhere from 7 days until about 40 days.

Phase two of the ovulation cycle:

• AKA Luteal phase: This starts from the day of ovulation and lasts until your next period begins. This phase normally only lasts 12 - 16 days from ovulation.

Many women will ovulate anywhere between day 11 and day 21 of their cycle, counting from the first day of their last menstrual period.

Trying to figure out if you've ovulated can be tricky.
One sure way to tell is if you are tracking your basal body temperature. If you are tracking your temperature on a daily basis you will be able to tell when ovulation has likely occurred.

When your temperature rises higher than the temperatures you've recorded in the past 6 days and stays at that temperature for at least 3 days, it is likely you have ovulated. On average the temperature range after you've ovulated is between 97 - 99°.

Changes in your cervical mucus will also show that ovulation has occurred. If your cycle is normal every month you can pretty much be sure that ovulation has occurred at some point. However, it is important to remember that you can menstruate without ovulation and also ovulate without menstruation.

When trying to figure out when you are ovulating there are several different methods to choose from. Below are a few of the methods used to predict when you are going to ovulate.

• The basal body temperature method: Your temperature is taken when you first wake up and before there is any physical activity. You will have lower temperatures before ovulation and higher temperatures afterward. Charting your temperature will help you to determine when you are going to ovulate.
• Ovulation urine tests: They measure the amount of LH in your urine. A rise in your LH levels represents ovulation will be occurring within 24 - 48 hours.
• The Saliva Ovulation Predictor: When you approach your ovulation the amount of salt in your saliva will rise. This test will let you see when the level of salt lowers and rises.
• The Clear Plan Fertility Monitor: This monitor tracks your LH and estrogen levels through urine samples.
• The Ovacue fertility monitor: this track the levels of electrolytes in your saliva. Your electrolyte levels will rise as ovulation approaches.

Before choosing any of the above methods you should do thorough research and see which one is best for you. Depending on how often you ovulate will determine which test to use. Many websites also will supply an Ovulation Calculator, which can give you an estimate of when you are going to ovulate based on your answers to a few simple questions about your cycle.

Trying to get pregnant? You will need to understand what ovulation is, and when you ovulate during your cycle. You may need a medication that your doctor prescribes to help conceive.

What is ovulation?

Ovulation happens when the ovary releases a mature egg, which is then pushed through the fallopian tube. When the egg is pushed through the fallopian tube it is than ready to be fertilized.

What is Clomid?

Is a fertility medication, it has one of the highest success rates. It is used to induce ovulation, correct irregular ovulation, increase egg production, and also help correct a condition knows as luteal phase deficiency. Clomid is taken orally, and since everyone women is different your body can react differently to the drug.

What are the chances of conceiving while using Clomid?

Women have a 40 - 60% chance of having successful ovulation, and out of those women only half of them will conceive within 6 months.

Trying to determine when you are going to ovulate kind be a little tricky if your cycle is not normal. Many women's cycles are approximately 28 days long, but some may be from 21 days to 35 days. Calculating when you are going to ovulate can take some time and some studying.

There are a combination of methods you can use to figure this out.

• Keeping track of your menstrual cycle
• Basal body temperature
• Cervical mucus
• Ovulation predictor kits

Keeping track of your periods is going to be important in determining your ovulation time. Typically you are going to ovulate two weeks before menstruation. Most women will ovulate any where from day 11 to day 21 of their cycle, counting from the fist day of the last menstrual period.

There are also signs that you are going to ovulate. You could have tender breasts, have some cramping or tummy pains, a rise in your body temperature, and ayou can have cervical changes. The type and color of your cervical mucus will change.

Keep in mind physical activity, stress and hormone level can change when you are going to menstruate. You can also ovulate with out menstruating, and menstruate with out ovulating. Light spotting can also happen when you are ovulating.

Having pain or bleeding during ovulation? Should you worry?

About 20% of women will experience pain during ovulation. There is no need to worry about this pain if it occurs two weeks before menses, the pain is in your lower abdomen, or inside the hip bone. Depending on which side the egg was released will determine which side you will feel the pain. This pain can be described as cramps, minor twinges extending to a dull, nagging ache, or sharp pain.

Even though ovulation pain is considered harmless, you will want to let your doctor know it is happening. He will most likely recommend over the counter pain relievers, drinking lots of fluid, and will check your temperature to be sure you do not have an illness.

Many women may experience light bleeding during ovulation. This bleeding will normally be pink to red in color, and last one to two days. If the bleeding is severe, last long, and accompanied by severe pain, it may be a sign of a problem. If the bleeding is mild and short, without any pain or discomfort, then it may be completely normal. Consult with your doctor if you think the bleeding is abnormal. He or she can do an exam to determine if the bleeding is abnormal, and the cause for it.