Four common signs a woman is ovulating are:
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Changes in Cervical Mucus: Your cervical mucus will become clearer, thinner, and more slippery, similar to egg whites. This change in consistency helps sperm travel more easily to the egg.
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Ovulation Pain (Mittelschmerz): Some women experience a mild to moderate pain on one side of their lower abdomen. This pain is often short-lived.
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Slight Increase in Body Temperature: Your basal body temperature (BBT), taken first thing in the morning before getting out of bed, will slightly increase by about 0.5-1 degree Fahrenheit after ovulation. Tracking your BBT over several cycles can help identify ovulation patterns.
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Increased Libido: Many women report an increase in their sex drive around the time of ovulation. This is due to hormonal changes.
While other signs like breast tenderness, bloating, mood changes, and vulva changes can occur, the four listed above are frequently cited as reliable indicators. Tracking these changes can be helpful in understanding your menstrual cycle and maximizing your chances of conception if you are trying to conceive.