The ovulation period in a woman refers to the time during her menstrual cycle when one of her ovaries releases an egg (ovum) into the fallopian tube. Read full article
This typically occurs around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle, which is approximately 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period. For the average woman with a 28-day cycle, ovulation usually occurs around day 14.
During this time, a woman's body experiences several hormonal changes, including a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) that triggers the release of the egg from the ovary.
Ovulation is a key event for conception because the egg can be fertilized by sperm during this period.
It's also a time when some women may experience changes in cervical mucus and increased libido.
Keep in mind that the timing of ovulation can vary from woman to woman and from cycle to cycle, especially for those with irregular menstrual cycles.
If a woman is trying to conceive or wants to avoid pregnancy, understanding her ovulation period is essential for family planning.
Various methods, such as tracking basal body temperature, monitoring cervical mucus, or using ovulation prediction kits, can help estimate when ovulation is likely to occur.