Ovulation and menstruation are two very important stages in the fertility process. Below, we'll detail these two concepts and how to calculate them.

Ovulation is a wonderful time in a woman's menstrual cycle, usually 14 days before her next period. During this time, a woman's eggs are released from the ovaries and travel into the fallopian tubes to await fertilization.

How to calculate ovulation?

We can use the following methods to calculate ovulation:

1. Calculate the date of the next menstrual period: Subtract 14 days from the current date to get the date of the next menstrual period.

2. Determine the ovulation period: 14 days before the next menstrual period is the ovulation period.

For example, if the current date is March 18, 2023, then the next menstrual period will be March 25, 2023, and then the ovulation period will be from March 20 to March 27.

2. Menstruation

Menstruation refers to vaginal bleeding that occurs once a month in women. Usually, menstruation begins about 28 days after the ovaries mature and ends about 7-10 days after the ovaries die.

How to calculate menstruation?

We use the following method to calculate menstruation:

1. Calculate the cycle: Calculate the cycle starting from the start date of the last menstrual period.

2. Determine the starting point: the date your last period began.

3. Determine the end point: the end date of your last menstrual period.

4. Determine the number of days: The number of days in the cycle plus 14 days is the number of days in this menstruation.

For example, if the last menstrual period started on February 15, 2023, and the cycle lasted 28 days, then the current menstrual period will start on February 22, 2023, and end on February 29, 2023.

By doing the calculations, we can learn about a woman's menstrual cycle and when it might be a good time to get pregnant. This is important for planning a pregnancy and guiding the birth process.