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Video content is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Thu Hoai - Obstetrics Department - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Ovulation is part of the menstrual cycle, which occurs when an egg is released from the ovary. When an egg is released, it may or may not be fertilized by sperm. Know "what are the symptoms of ovulation?" This will make it easier for women to conceive or to avoid pregnancy safely.
Typical ovulation occurs around day 14 of a 28 day menstrual cycle. However, in reality, each person's menstrual cycle is very different and not everyone has a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, so determining the exact time is quite difficult. Therefore, to determine ovulation, it is possible to base on some ovulation symptoms such as:
Feeling wet in the vaginal area; Chest tightness; Increase sex drive; Pain in the lower abdomen: Some people wonder "is ovulation painful? In fact, there are many cases where there will be pain in the lower abdomen because the uterus contracts to prepare for ovulation. Cramp; Anorexia; Irritability. Once you know, "What are the symptoms of ovulation? Women can also recognize ovulation by calculating the day, checking cervical mucus by hand, usually when ovulation takes place, the cervical mucus will be much tougher and stickier. . However, not everyone can do this method.
If you have researched but still cannot determine your own ovulation through physical symptoms, you can ask for home ovulation test strips or ultrasound, hormone blood tests, but However, these two methods of determining ovulation need to be performed in a medical facility.
In summary, ovulation is a normal physiological phenomenon in the female body of reproductive age, and is an indispensable factor for being able to become pregnant. Compared with periods of ovarian inactivity (before puberty, menopause), or an immature endocrine system (puberty) or impaired (perimenopause), ovulation in adulthood is a sign of of complete endocrine system and spirit, healthy lifestyle.
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