In other words, the window opens wider until it slams shut. Regardless of the length of your cycle, ovulation usually occurs about 14 days before your next period. Physical signs, such as watery vaginal secretions, or pain on one side of your pelvis, can also tip you off that your egg is about to drop. Apps, such as the one my husband was using, are like Google Calendar for your ovaries.
If your cycle is regular, apps are highly accurate. But, if you have irregular periods, the calculations can get more complicated and more likely to result in error. Another option is using an ovulation predictor kit that detects the surge of luteinizing hormone in your urine—a sign ovulation is imminent. Many women also track their basal body temperature , which involves taking your temperature first thing in the morning and being on high alert for a slight increase, which signals ovulation is about to occur.
However, Shapiro cautions couples on using this approach because other factors, such as erratic sleep patterns and illness, can affect your temperature. Plus, it involves adding one more to-do to your morning routine. It can be helpful, enlightening, and even fun to track your cycles, but it can also become stressful. Do what works best for you and your partner. If you don't get pregnant after trying for one year or after six months, if you're over 35 , see your doctor.
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