How to calculate the ovulation period, body temperature monitoring is important!

Wanting to be pregnant or not wanting to be pregnant. In both cases, conscious women need to know their ovulation days. Women can predict their ovulation days by watching various signs in their bodies. Gynecology, Obstetrics and IVF Specialist gave important information about the subject.

Ovulation is a cycle that enters the life of women with puberty. In general, we learn to live with the menstrual bleeding, which is the sign of the ovulation cycle, every month. However, when it comes to wanting to get pregnant or not wanting to get pregnant, the event that should be considered and known is the date of ovulation. By taking into account the day of ovulation, women can increase their chances of pregnancy or prevent them from getting pregnant.

Although the follow-up of the ovulation day in general is scientifically considered a birth control method, it is known as the calendar method used by most conscious women. Gynecology-Obstetrics and IVF Specialist, “Women do not have intercourse on risky days by estimating their ovulation days correctly. However, it is not a very effective method of prevention.

The probability of conception is highest in intercourse within a few days before ovulation. In other words, in order to make a prediction, it is necessary to have regular periods and to know when the next period will start. However, even women with regular menstrual cycles may ovulate earlier or later in some months. For this reason, it is strongly recommended to use modern birth control methods, as women who are trying to protect themselves with the calendar method may be disappointed. There are many methods used to determine the days when the probability of ovulation is high. The most commonly used of these methods are; body temperature monitoring, cervical secretion elongation test, cervical softening test, tests that detect luteinizing hormone (LH) elevation (saliva, blood, etc.).

 Body Temperature Monitoring Method

In general, a menstrual period in women is 28 days on average. It is considered normal if it is 7 days longer or shorter, provided that it is regular. Ovulation is seen 14 days before the expected period on average. If the menstrual period is longer or shorter, the calculation of the ovulation day will change. For example; If the menstrual period is 35 days (33-14=19) 19.

day ovulation is expected. By monitoring the body temperature of women, it is possible to predict whether there is ovulation and the day of ovulation, and an idea can be obtained about the desire for pregnancy and vice versa. In a woman with regular menstruation and ovulation, the body temperature is 36-37 degrees in the first 14 days of a 28-day menstrual period. Shortly after ovulation, this temperature rises above 37 degrees. As soon as the body temperature rises, it is usually time for pregnancy. The intercourse should be performed within the day before the body temperature rises.

For example; If ovulation is detected on the 15th day of the menstrual period by body temperature monitoring and pregnancy is desired, the 14th day of the menstrual period is the ideal time for intercourse in the next menstrual period. This time should be evaluated by having intercourse by those who want pregnancy, or for those who do not want pregnancy, intercourse should be avoided. After ovulation, the second half of the menstrual period, called the luteal phase, begins. During this period, the body temperature remains above 37 degrees under the influence of hormones. From the first day of the expected period, body temperature drops.

Cervical secretion elongation test

The slimy substance in the cervix is ​​called cervical secretion.

By inserting a finger into the vagina, a piece of secretion is taken from the cervix, and its density and elongation amount is checked between the two fingers. At the beginning of the menstrual period, this secretion is thick, dull and elongated. It is clear, slippery and elastic 1-2 days before the ovulation day. When you take the secretion between the fingers, its slipperiness is felt. This secretion between the index and thumb will extend 5-10 cm when the fingers are opened. After ovulation, the cervical mucus becomes coarse and sticky like dough. Just before menstruation, there is very little secretion, and the cervix is ​​almost dry.

All women get prettier just before ovulation

Women look beautiful just before ovulation! This research is a determination made by researchers at Newcastle University. Photographs of 48 women were taken just before ovulation and about 1 week after ovulation. These photos were shown to 260 men and women. The subjects were asked which photos of women were more attractive. The subjects found the women in the photos taken just before ovulation to be more beautiful.