Urinary ketones during ovulation

Urinary ketone bodies refer to a form of ketone bodies in women. Ketone bodies are hormones synthesized by the liver. Their main function is to help women maintain normal body temperature and metabolism. During a woman’s menstrual cycle, the appearance and disappearance of ketone bodies is closely related to the woman’s hormone levels.

During ovulation, a woman's hormone levels change dramatically, causing the appearance of ketone bodies. Typically, a woman's urinary ketone levels peak during ovulation and last for several days. Urine ketone bodies during this period are usually weakly alkaline and have a special smell.

The presence of urinary ketones is not an abnormality. Normally, women will release eggs during this period, and the appearance of ketone bodies is closely related to the release of eggs. However, if a woman frequently experiences ketones in her urine, or if the amount of ketones in her urine exceeds the normal range, it is recommended that the woman undergo further testing.