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How Do I Know I'm Ovulating?

Many women experience frustration with getting pregnant because they mistakenly believe that ovulation always occurs on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. Ovulation is different for every woman, so you must familiarize yourself with your cycle to know when ovulation will occur.

  1. Cycle Length

    • Ovulation is partially dependent upon the length of the menstrual cycle, which differs in every woman. According to the American Pregnancy Association, most women's cycles last 28 to 32 days.

    Ovulation Day

    • Starting from the first day of menstrual bleeding, most women ovulate between day 11 and day 21. This can give you a starting point for tracking the signs of ovulation.

    Cervical Fluid Signs

    • Cervical fluid changes throughout your cycle and is most slippery and stretchy when you ovulate, notes BabyCenter. At this time cervical fluid may resemble raw egg whites.

    Temperature Signs

    • Recording your temperature at the same time every morning before getting out of bed will show you that temperature will spike noticeably right after ovulation.

    Conception

    • After tracking your body temperature and cervical fluid for a few months you should be able to pinpoint the day of ovulation. If you're trying to get pregnant, BabyCenter suggests having sex anywhere from one to two days before ovulation to 24 hours after.

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