How to Recognize Ovulation Symptoms

It is very important to be able to recognize ovulation symptoms when you are trying to get pregnant. Knowing what ovulation symptoms look like will enable you to know when the best time is for you to try and get pregnant. Learn the many symptoms of ovulation and increase your chances of getting pregnant today.

Things You'll Need

  • thermometer

Instructions

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      Charting Your Body Temperature to Recognize Ovulation Symptoms
      One easily recognizable ovulation symptom is changes in your body temperature. During ovulation your body temperature will rise due to the release of hormones. The easiest way to recognize this ovulation symptom is to chart your daily temperature before you get out of bed in the morning. When you see an increase in temperature, you are ovulating. This increase will last until the first day of your cycle but you are most fertile when you first see the ovulation symptom of increased temperature.

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      Breast Sensitivity is an Ovulation Symptom
      One ovulation symptom that many women experience is breast sensitivity. This ovulation symptom includes increased sensitivity in the breast and nipple area that is caused by increased hormones.

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      Changes in Cervical Mucus is an Ovulation Symptom
      Most women produce cervical mucus and changes in this mucus is an ovulation symptom. During the time you are ovulating, cervical mucus should be almost clear, slippery, and have the consistency of a raw egg white. The change in cervical fluid as an ovulation symptom allows the sperm to travel to the egg easily.

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      Consider Buying Fertility Monitors
      There are many products on the market to help you monitor fertility more accurately. It can be very helpful to purchase an ovulation monitor that will help you recognize ovulation symptoms.

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