Understanding Ovulation
Understanding Ovulation and Fertility:
useful facts about pregnancy
Understanding your monthly cycle
1/14
Knowing your menstrual cycle increases your chances of getting pregnant. The first stage begins on the first day of menstrual bleeding. The body releases hormones such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to cause the eggs in the ovaries to grow. From days 2 to 14, these hormones also help thicken the lining of the uterus in preparation for a fertilized egg. This is called the follicular phase. what happens during ovulation
2/14
The average menstrual cycle is 28-35 days. Ovulation usually occurs between days 11 and 21 of the cycle. A hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH) spikes, triggering the release of the most mature egg.At the same time, the cervical mucus becomes slippery, making it easier for sperm to find their way to the egg cell.
it all depends on the timing
3/14
A woman is born with about 1 to 2 million eggs, but she only releases 300 to 400 during her lifetime by ovulation. We usually publish only one each month. Eggs travel down one of the two fallopian tubes that connect the ovary to the uterus. With good timing, sperm can fertilize on their way to the uterus. If fertilization does not occur within 24 hours of leaving the ovary, the egg will disintegrate. Sperm can live for about three to five days, so knowing when you ovulate can help you and your partner plan sex for when you are most likely to conceive. Track your most fertile days
14.4
In general, pregnancy is most likely if you have sex 1-2 days before ovulation. If your menstrual cycle is 28 days, go back 14 days from the start of your next period. Schedule intercourse every other day, such as day 12 and her day 14. Your cycle can be long or short. So an online ovulation calculator or an over-the-counter ovulation test or fertility kit can help you determine your most likely day.
Track ovulation with body temperature
5/14
After your body releases an egg, the hormone progesterone works to build and maintain the endometrium. As a result, the body temperature rises slightly. Taking your temperature with a basal thermometer every morning before you wake up will tell you if you ovulated. You can buy these thermometers at drugstores. It's less expensive, but not as accurate as other fertility monitoring methods.
Hormonal Prediction of Ovulation
14.6
A spike in LH causes the ovaries to release eggs. A surge usually occurs 36 hours before the egg is released. Ovulation and fertility kits measure LH levels and other hormones to help determine when you're ovulating. These kits use hormones or are available as wearable devices, convenient and accurate. I recommend testing her 1-2 days before the expected surge so you can see the LH surge.
Last stage of the monthly cycle
7/14
Later in the menstrual cycle, the hormone progesterone kicks in to prepare the lining of the uterus for a fertilized egg. If the egg implants without fertilization, the egg breaks down, progesterone levels drop, and after about 12 to 16 days the egg is expelled from the body along with blood and endometrial tissue. This process is menstruation. It usually lasts 3 to 7 days.
Weight affects fertility
8/14
If you are overweight or obese, losing weight increases your chances of becoming pregnant. One study found that a woman with a higher than normal body mass index (BMI) took twice as long to get pregnant as a woman with her normal BMI. However, a 5% to 10% weight loss dramatically improves ovulation and pregnancy rates. Obesity can also lead to infertility and low testosterone levels in men.Being extremely underweight can also cause infertility. Age affects fertility
14.9
Fertility declines with age, and so does the likelihood of successful fertility treatments, especially after her mid-30s. Experts say if you're under 35 and want to conceive for more than 12 months of her, or if you're over 35 and want to conceive for more than 6 months of her, you should talk to your doctor. .
Fertility declines even in older men
14.10
Studies have shown that sperm count and sperm motility decline as men age, and so does sexual function. But there is no age limit for a man being too old to father a child. One study found that men over the age of 45 took longer to conceive a woman after the couple started trying to conceive. If your partner is older, you should talk to your doctor about ways to increase your chances.
How men can increase fertility
14.11
• Stress management.
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
• Make sure you are at the correct weight. • Eat a diet rich in zinc (found in meat, whole grains, seafood, and eggs), selenium (in meats, seafood, mushrooms, grains, Brazil nuts), and vitamin E.
• Cool the testicles – Avoid long hot baths, hot tubs, or saunas, which can reduce sperm count.
Fertility treatment
12/14
Many things can cause infertility. The first step is for a doctor to examine you and your partner. Fertility treatments include fertility drugs that stimulate ovulation, and in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which eggs are removed from the ovaries, fertilized, and implanted in the uterus. How Home Pregnancy Tests Work
13/14
A home pregnancy test checks your urine for hCG, the ''pregnancy hormone'' your body produces when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. Some of these tests may be able to determine if you are pregnant during your missed period.
pregnancy:
5 early signs
14/14
• I'm not getting my period.
• Need to pee frequently.
• Get tired easily. • Nausea in the morning or throughout the day.
• Your breasts will become larger and softer.
useful facts about pregnancy
Understanding your monthly cycle
1/14
Knowing your menstrual cycle increases your chances of getting pregnant. The first stage begins on the first day of menstrual bleeding. The body releases hormones such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to cause the eggs in the ovaries to grow. From days 2 to 14, these hormones also help thicken the lining of the uterus in preparation for a fertilized egg. This is called the follicular phase. what happens during ovulation
2/14
The average menstrual cycle is 28-35 days. Ovulation usually occurs between days 11 and 21 of the cycle. A hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH) spikes, triggering the release of the most mature egg.At the same time, the cervical mucus becomes slippery, making it easier for sperm to find their way to the egg cell.
it all depends on the timing
3/14
A woman is born with about 1 to 2 million eggs, but she only releases 300 to 400 during her lifetime by ovulation. We usually publish only one each month. Eggs travel down one of the two fallopian tubes that connect the ovary to the uterus. With good timing, sperm can fertilize on their way to the uterus. If fertilization does not occur within 24 hours of leaving the ovary, the egg will disintegrate. Sperm can live for about three to five days, so knowing when you ovulate can help you and your partner plan sex for when you are most likely to conceive. Track your most fertile days
14.4
In general, pregnancy is most likely if you have sex 1-2 days before ovulation. If your menstrual cycle is 28 days, go back 14 days from the start of your next period. Schedule intercourse every other day, such as day 12 and her day 14. Your cycle can be long or short. So an online ovulation calculator or an over-the-counter ovulation test or fertility kit can help you determine your most likely day.
Track ovulation with body temperature
5/14
After your body releases an egg, the hormone progesterone works to build and maintain the endometrium. As a result, the body temperature rises slightly. Taking your temperature with a basal thermometer every morning before you wake up will tell you if you ovulated. You can buy these thermometers at drugstores. It's less expensive, but not as accurate as other fertility monitoring methods.
Hormonal Prediction of Ovulation
14.6
A spike in LH causes the ovaries to release eggs. A surge usually occurs 36 hours before the egg is released. Ovulation and fertility kits measure LH levels and other hormones to help determine when you're ovulating. These kits use hormones or are available as wearable devices, convenient and accurate. I recommend testing her 1-2 days before the expected surge so you can see the LH surge.
Last stage of the monthly cycle
7/14
Later in the menstrual cycle, the hormone progesterone kicks in to prepare the lining of the uterus for a fertilized egg. If the egg implants without fertilization, the egg breaks down, progesterone levels drop, and after about 12 to 16 days the egg is expelled from the body along with blood and endometrial tissue. This process is menstruation. It usually lasts 3 to 7 days.
Weight affects fertility
8/14
If you are overweight or obese, losing weight increases your chances of becoming pregnant. One study found that a woman with a higher than normal body mass index (BMI) took twice as long to get pregnant as a woman with her normal BMI. However, a 5% to 10% weight loss dramatically improves ovulation and pregnancy rates. Obesity can also lead to infertility and low testosterone levels in men.Being extremely underweight can also cause infertility. Age affects fertility
14.9
Fertility declines with age, and so does the likelihood of successful fertility treatments, especially after her mid-30s. Experts say if you're under 35 and want to conceive for more than 12 months of her, or if you're over 35 and want to conceive for more than 6 months of her, you should talk to your doctor. .
Fertility declines even in older men
14.10
Studies have shown that sperm count and sperm motility decline as men age, and so does sexual function. But there is no age limit for a man being too old to father a child. One study found that men over the age of 45 took longer to conceive a woman after the couple started trying to conceive. If your partner is older, you should talk to your doctor about ways to increase your chances.
How men can increase fertility
14.11
• Stress management.
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
• Make sure you are at the correct weight. • Eat a diet rich in zinc (found in meat, whole grains, seafood, and eggs), selenium (in meats, seafood, mushrooms, grains, Brazil nuts), and vitamin E.
• Cool the testicles – Avoid long hot baths, hot tubs, or saunas, which can reduce sperm count.
Fertility treatment
12/14
Many things can cause infertility. The first step is for a doctor to examine you and your partner. Fertility treatments include fertility drugs that stimulate ovulation, and in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which eggs are removed from the ovaries, fertilized, and implanted in the uterus. How Home Pregnancy Tests Work
13/14
A home pregnancy test checks your urine for hCG, the ''pregnancy hormone'' your body produces when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. Some of these tests may be able to determine if you are pregnant during your missed period.
pregnancy:
5 early signs
14/14
• I'm not getting my period.
• Need to pee frequently.
• Get tired easily. • Nausea in the morning or throughout the day.
• Your breasts will become larger and softer.
Jan 11,2023