How do l know if I'm ovulating?

Great question! Ovulation is when your ovary releases an egg, and it’s the most fertile time of your cycle. Here are the main ways to tell if you’re ovulating:

🔹 1. Changes in Cervical Mucus

  • Around ovulation, discharge becomes clear, stretchy, and slippery (like raw egg whites).

  • This helps sperm travel more easily.

🔹 2. Slight Rise in Basal Body Temperature (BBT)

  • Your resting body temperature rises by about 0.5–1°F after ovulation.

  • Tracking your temperature daily can help spot this shift.

🔹 3. Ovulation Pain (Mittelschmerz)

  • Some women feel a mild cramp or twinge on one side of the lower belly.

  • This can last a few hours to a day.

🔹 4. Increased Libido

  • Many women notice they feel more interested in sex around ovulation.

🔹 5. Breast or Nipple Tenderness

  • Hormonal changes may make your breasts feel more sensitive.

🔹 6. Positive Ovulation Test

  • Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) measure the LH hormone surge in urine.

  • A positive test usually means ovulation will happen in the next 12–36 hours.

🔹 7. Other Subtle Signs

  • Heightened sense of smell or taste

  • Slight bloating

  • Light spotting in some cases

✨ In summary: You’re likely ovulating if you notice egg-white-like cervical mucus, a rise in body temperature, ovulation cramps, or get a positive result on an ovulation test.

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