can someone explain ovulation?

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Can someone explain what ovulation is and the process?

Answer 1

Sure!: Ovulation is release of the egg from the ovary. Women are born with millions of eggs contained in follicles in the ovary. In monthly waves a small group of these begin to grow. Hormones from the pituitary gland stimulate a single follicle to mature and a final surge of hormones signals release of the egg. The follicle produces hormones which prepare the uterus for pregnancy.

Answer 2

Yes: You can keep track of basal body temperature, some women have a drop of half a degree at ovulation. It's not a great method, but it's cheap. You can also use an ovulation predictor kit. I don't usually recommend brand name products, but in this case, clear blue easy is reliable and easy to interpret. It measures hormone surges, when you get a smiley face you typically ovulate 24-36 hours later.

Answer 3

Cervical changes: The easiest signs of ovulation to detect are: 1) day of the cycle (11-14 days prior to the menstrual flow) if cycles are regular 2) ovulation prediction kit positive after a negative kit 3) clear egg white cervical mucous 4) ovarian pain around ovulation (mittelschmerz).

Answer 4

One day: Ovulation, release of the egg, is a one time event, once per month. A woman's fertilie period begins several days before ovulation.

Answer 5

??: Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary. An ovarian cyst ruptures and the egg is released.

Answer 6

Instantaneous. : Ovulation happens as an instantaneous event usually on day 14 of a 28 day cycle. The signs of ovulation start a day or two earlier and continue after ovulation has occurred. When an egg is released it retains its maximum fertilizing potential for about 24 hours after which it dies.

Answer 7

Ovulation: Ovulation occurs over a few hours where the egg is released from the ovary . The egg can be fertilized over a 12 to 24 hour time period.

Answer 8

24 to 48 h: After ovulation the egg is around for fertilization for 24-48 h. That's it

Answer 9

Not that long: Ovulation is quick process that lasts on a matter of minutes. The egg is fertilizable for about 12 hours. The sperm however can last in the cervical mucus for 2-3 days extending the fertile period out.

Answer 10

The egg lives @2d: Ovulation is when the egg is released from the ovary. It generally occurs 2 weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period. The egg survives about two days after ovulation unless it is fertilized. This is conception and a subsequent pregnancy.

Answer 11

Day 12-15: A woman's fertilite period begins about the 10th day after the start of the menstrual cycle. Ovulation, release of the egg, usually happens about day 14-15 of the cycle.

Answer 12

Varies: Ovulation usually starts about 1 year after breast development and pubic hair development. You can ovulate and get pregnant before your 1st period. I delivered a baby for a 10 year old who had never had a period.

Answer 13

28 days: The typical ovulation cycle is the menstrual flow d1-5, follicle development d5-13, ovulation d14, and the luteal phase d15-28. The cycle then restarts.

Answer 14

28 days: Typically an ovulation cycle is a normal period followed by another normal period 28 days later. May have raw egg white like vaginal mucus for 1-5 days before and up to ovulation ; temepreture raise (varegae 0 1/2 degrees after ovulation.

Answer 15

Multiple options: First you must figure out if there is any underlying cause for lack of ovulation. Treating thyroid or prolactin abnormalities may reverse the problem. Other options include pills (clomiphene, aromatase inhibitors) and injections of medications. All are commonly used in various different situations.

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