When Do I Ovulate?

Ovulation is the time in a woman cycle when she is most fertile. This is her prime time when she is trying to get herself pregnant. It occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary to the fallopian tube so that it may be fertilized.

The uterine lining is thickened during ovulation to prepare for the fertilization of the ovum. If the ovum is not fertilized, the lining of the uterus and blood is shed. This process of shedding of the unfertilized ovum and uterine wall is called menstruation.

It is very essential for you to understand how you ovulate so that you have a greater grasp of your body functions and so that you know what to do when you want to get yourself pregnant or not.

Most women ovulate in between day 11 and day 21 of their monthly cycles, counting from the first day of their last menstrual period (LMP).

This is often known as the fertile time of a woman’s cycle because during this period, engaging in sexual intercourse increases the probability of your pregnancy.

You may ovulate in many different times in your cycle and ovulation can occur on a different day every month. It is very important to track your menstrual cycle so that you know which days can help you get pregnant.

An ovulation calculator or an ovulation calendar can help you predict the times when you are most fertile. Both of these can be gotten from websites that help women deal with their ovulation issues.