What is Ovulation? Ovulation – the most fertile time during your menstrual cycle – is the moment a mature egg is released from the follicle of an ovary. Once released, the egg has a life span of about 24 hours. Conception is most likely to take place at this time – so precise ovulation prediction is key. Below […]
Defining Ovulation and Fertility: >Back to Preconception > Related Article: Reproductive Hormones and Ovulation Achieving a pregnancy today may require some “ancillary efforts” and “predictive footwork” for some couples – particularly in a modern, fast-paced world where many couples are having babies later in life – with biological clocks that may be ticking somewhat loudly… Fortunately, […]
Fertility and Ovarian Reserve: Checking Your Eggs Ovarian reserve refers to the health, quality, and age of the ovaries and the eggs (oocytes) contained in your ovaries. You can test or measure your ovarian reserve to discover if you may be facing fertility issues or to find out if your ovarian reserve is diminished. FSH Tests can […]
Mittelschmerz: A Sign of Ovulation Mittelschmerz (in German, literally, “middle pain”) is also known as midcycle pain. Mittelschmerz is a lower-abdominal pain that typically takes place around CD14 or so, near the time when a woman ovulates. Not every woman will experience mittelschmerz, but is is something to look for as a natural fertility sign […]
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle Understanding your menstrual cycle is critical to charting fertility and predicting ovulation. Read about your menstrual cycle – what happens pre and post ovulation – as well as what happens during ovulation. The menstrual cycle refers to the cyclical development and then shedding of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. Understanding […]