For couples who want to become pregnant, fertile period is very important. Every month, a healthy couple will have 20 percent possibility to become pregnant. And the important issue is that the fertile corridor that allows the fertilization of egg by sperm, once separated from the ovary (ovulation) and stay in the uterus is only about 12 to 24 hours. While sperm can live longer between three to six days. This means that even if couples have sex a few days before ovulation occurs, the sperm will remain alive and ready for fertilization when the egg comes. Ideally intercourse is performed when ovulation occurs. After ovulation occurs, then the window of fertility will soon be closed until the next cycle. This is why knowing when the fertile time it becomes very important.
1. Mark the calendar: In general, ovulation can be estimated at half of the menstrual cycle. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days (from the first day of menstruation until the day following the first menstruation). But the cycle length varies between 23 to 35 days. By keeping records on a calendar the first day of menstruation for several months, then it can be estimated at once when the ovulation cycle stops and signs already visible will be able to contain the estimated age of pregnancy. If cycles occur irregularly, it should be cautious and consult a doctor.
2. Observe and listen to the rhythm of the body: If you are including women in 20 percent of those, it usually will give a signal when the body where ovulation occurs, such as the occurrence of pain or soreness in the lower abdomen (usually occurs on one side - the side where ovulation).
3. Temperature graph: Basal Body Temperature, taken with a special thermometer (basal body thermometer) conducted in the morning when woman wake up, or three to five hours before sleep. Changes in basal body temperature shows fluctuations of hormone levels. During the first half of the cycle coming months, will be dominated by the presence of the estrogen hormone. While the second half (after ovulation) there was an increase of progesterone. Progesterone increases body temperature and uterus in fertile conditions for the egg patch. Still confused? The explanation is when the basal temperature will reach its lowest point during ovulation and increased dramatically immediately after ovulation. Graphs that you create will not allow you to read the prediction if only made one month, but continues to do after a few months time to predict when the lowest temperature occurred.
4. Identify cervix: Ovulation is not a process that could not be detected. Body of woman will usually feel a change hormone levels that indicate that the egg is released from the ovary to be ready to be fertilized. One of the approaches and detection can be done is to position the cervix itself. At the beginning of the cycle, the neck (the area between the vagina and uterus) will be stretched and softened like a birth process will happen that will give the opportunity for sperm to travel toward their target is the egg. Some women may feel this clearly, while some others have noticed these changes more thoroughly. Other signs include a change in consistency of cervical mucus of the cervix (usually making clothes in the sticky).
5. Ovulation Prediction Tool: If you do not want to mess around with mucus, look at the body or other symptoms, there is nothing wrong with using ovulation predictors. This tool can be purchased and used to determine when ovulation occurs in 12 to 24 hours in advance by looking at levels of lutenizing hormone (LH). The increase in LH levels are high just before ovulation can be used as an indicator to determine the days before ovulation occurs. LH levels can be detected through blood and urine. LH levels in the blood can be checked through lab tests, whereas LH levels in urine can be checked through a fertility test kits in the form of strips.
So no matter the device or method you choose, the important key is patience and persistence. Whatever makes you comfortable and your spouse do earnestly without feeling burdened pregnancy targets.
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