Ovulation calculators and calendars are tools that attempt to predict when women might ovulate. These tools are based on the typical length of their menstrual cycle and the expected window for ovulation. These tools will guide women when they are releasing an egg each month (also known as ovulation) and when are they most fertile for the best chances of getting pregnant. Read more: Ovulation Calculator and Fertility Calendar Article
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Can You Get Pregnant Without Ovulating?
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How Do You Find Out if You Are Able to Get Pregnant?
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What Does Cervical Mucus Look Like After Ovulation?
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Is Ovulation Pain a Good Sign of Fertility?
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Is a Positive Ovulation Test a Good Sign?
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What Are the Signs of Ovulation in a Woman?
Ovulation is the release of a mature egg or ovum from the ovary. The ovum is released from the ovary and it travels to the tube-like structures called the fallopian tubes. Ovulation generally occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle. Some of the ways that tell you are ovulating are by measuring basal body temperature, observing a change in cervical mucus, testing hormone levels, performing a transvaginal ultrasound or by observing other signs.
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How Long After a Positive Ovulation Test Are You Fertile?
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What Does Cervical Mucus Mean?
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How Can I Tell When I Am Ovulating?
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