How to determine ovulation

1. Observe symptoms

Some women may experience a range of symptoms around ovulation, such as:

- Breast swelling or pain

- Increased libido

- Mood swings or uneasiness

- Increased vaginal discharge

If a woman experiences these symptoms around the time of ovulation, she is most likely ovulating.

2. Measure basal body temperature

Basal body temperature refers to the body temperature measured when a woman wakes up in the morning. If a woman's basal body temperature gradually drops before ovulation and then remains stable, she is likely ovulating.

3. Observe cervical mucus

Cervical mucus refers to the mucus secreted by the female cervix. During ovulation, cervical mucus becomes clear, darker, and thicker, which are important signs of pregnancy.

4. Use a pregnancy test stick or pregnancy test stick

A pregnancy test, or pregnancy test, can detect whether a woman has an egg in her body. If a woman uses a pregnancy test or pregnancy test and finds that the test comes back positive, she is most likely ovulating.

5. Observe your menstrual cycle

If a woman has regular menstrual cycles before ovulation, she is most likely ovulating. If a woman has irregular menstrual cycles, she may need to use other methods to determine when she is ovulating.

How to tell when you're ovulating varies from person to person, so if a woman isn't sure whether she's ovulating, talk to her doctor or a professional fertility counselor.