When Are My Ovulation Days?

Ovulation occurs when an ovum is released from the ovary and transported to the fallopian tube so that it may be available for fertilization.

At this time, the uterus lining thickens in preparation for a fertilized ovum. If there is no conception that occurs, the unfertilized egg and lining of uterus is shed. This shedding of the uterine lining and unfertilized ovum is called menstruation.

The first part of your ovulation cycle is called the follicular phase. This phase starts from day one of your last menstrual period (LMP) and will continue until ovulation.

The first half of the cycle can vary from one woman to another. The ovulation days of this phase can last from 7 to 40 days. The luteal phase is the second half of the ovulation cycle.

This starts from the day of the ovulation to the first day of the next menstrual period. This phase is only around 12 to 16 days from the day of your ovulation.

Outside factors can affect your ovulation days. Stress, illnesses, and other factors can change the time that your period will come.

The old notion that stress can affect your menstrual cycle is partly true. However, stress that takes place at the time of ovulation will not make the ovulation late because it has already been determined to come.

It is very important to keep track of your ovulation days especially if you want to increase your chances of pregnancy. Self-help ovulation calendars and ovulation predictor kits can help you determine the days when you are most fertile.