5 Common Symptoms of Ovulation
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When you ovulate, you probably notice that you have some symptoms. If you know what you're looking for, symptoms of ovulation can be very easy to take note of. You usually ovulate between 12 and 16 days after the first day of your last period. During this time, you'll likely notice some slight changes, such as transparent cervical secretions, or a higher basal body temperature. It's possible that you've always known about these changes but simply have paid no attention to them. After all, they're quite subtle. However, it's easy to pay attention to these changes if you know what you're looking for.
It's important to be in tune with the way your body works, so you can notice the subtle changes brought about by ovulation. Perhaps the first symptom of ovulation is that your vaginal secretions become thicker and increase in volume. This happens because your hormones change during this time of the month.
Two to three days before ovulation you will notice this increase of clear slippery vaginal discharge, during these days you are fertile but, the last day of the vaginal discharge you are most fertile. This is because it is on this last day of discharge or the day after, that ovulation actually occurs. Remember, sperm can live up to five days in the vagina so even if you have not ovulated having intercourse on these days is very beneficial.
The second symptom of ovulation is slight cramping; this cramping you may feel is often called mittelschmerz which means middle pain in German. Middle pain is usually felt on the side you're ovulating on. This is caused by the release and movement of the unfertilized egg down the fallopian tube. For me this is not a constant pain it is usually just one of those "ouch what was that?" and then it is gone however, and this may occur several times during the day.
You may have pain associated with ovulation every month, but for many people, it only occurs every third month. This type of pain should be fleeting and should disappear within six to eight hours regardless. However, it can stay around for up to 24 or 48 hours. If you have particularly severe ovulation "symptoms," you may also have bloating, pain during intercourse, frequent urination, or nausea. You should know that these types of symptoms are pretty uncommon, though.
It is at this time you may also notice a slight pink tint in the vaginal secretions, dont worry this is completely normal. These signs and symptoms may vary from woman to woman but, one way to surely tell is to check your basal body temperature. After ovulation a womans basal body temperature will rise 0.4-1 degrees.
In addition to the symptoms listed here, many have said that they actually feel more sexually aroused during the time they are ovulating. This, too, is normal and is simply your body's way of increasing your chances of conception. After all, of course, it's going to take to make this happen!
Even though this might seem like a lot of information, if you become more familiar with your body over the long run, you'll not only be able to identify your symptoms of ovulation, but can also shorten the time it takes you to conceive.
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That's all I have space for right now, put I've listed even more symptoms of ovulation on my site, along with recommendations for regulating your periods, ovulation and getting pregnant fast. You can get these fertility tips and more at http://www.ovulationetc.com/symptoms
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