If you and your partner are trying to conceive, it is important to know your reproductive cycle. Getting pregnant may be an uphill battle for many women, but by knowing all there is to know about ovulating, you may be able to conceive much faster and with fewer struggles.
Ovulation; the ins and outs:
When ovulation takes place, a female’s ovaries release an egg for fertilization. This is the most important part of a woman’s menstrual cycle and takes place once a month and two weeks before the woman’s period. For most women ovulation occurs on the 14th day of their 28 day cycle. Of course, the cycles may vary from 20 to 32 days.
Hormones:
A female body has certain hormones which are released by various parts of the body. These hormones influence the ovulation. The brain releases hormones which stimulate the development of eggs in the ovaries. Estrogen and progesterone are two hormones which can be found in the ovaries. These hormones help release eggs during ovulation. The interaction of these hormones causes ovulation and menstruation.
Ovaries (Eggs):
The ovaries of a woman store eggs. These eggs are present at birth and can range from 900.000 to 1 million eggs. However, the number of these eggs declines to about 400.000 eggs by the time a woman starts menstruating. When women hit menopause in their mid to late fifties, they will stop ovulating and menstruating, thus being unable to conceive children.
The process of ovulating:
The ovulation cycle of a woman is determined by her hormone levels. These hormone levels send messages to the body. The hypothalamus, the pituitary gland and the ovaries are responsible for triggering ovulation. Ovulation, however, can skip a month if the messages sent from and to your body are intercepted.
How to know if you’re ovulating:
If you are trying to conceive knowing when you are ovulating may come in handy. By recognizing the symptoms of ovulation you will be able to predict the best time for you and your partner to have intercourse. The list of symptoms are as follows:
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Cramps in the abdominal region
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Rise in body temperature between 0.4 and 0.6 degrees
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Sensitive breasts
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change in firmness of cervix
How to control your ovulation:
Women wishing to conceive who have an irregular ovulation may find it difficult to conceive. To help regulate your ovulation you could consider changing a few things in your life.
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Avoid stress
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Eat proper meals
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Try to regulate your weight
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Exercise, but not too much
Ovulation and menstruation are beautiful processes of nature. If you are having a hard time conceiving try watching your ovulation to recognize the right time to have intercourse. If need be, consult a doctor.
