cocobambino
14-07-2008, 11:46 AM
Thought some might be interested
Day 14 Myth
A lot of people assume that women automatically ovulate on day 14 of their cycle. This is not true. Women can ovulate as early as day 6 and as late as day 30 or later. Many factors affect ovulation - hormones, stress, health, etc. Through proper fertility charting you can pinpoint the exact day of ovulation.
Releasing More Than One Egg
Occasionally a woman will release a 2nd (or rarely more) egg within the same cycle. This normally happens within 24 hours of the release of the 1st egg. This is why itīs smart to keep having intercourse for 1 to 3 days after suspected ovulation in order to conceive.
Cervical Position During Ovulation
During ovulation the cervix will be SHOW - soft, high, open and wet. Before and after ovulation the cervix is low and closed and feels like the tip of your nose. During ovulation it rotates upward and becomes soft and mushy feeling like your lips. The Os(opening of the cervix) opens to allow sperm access to the uterus.
Factors That Influence Ovulation
Aside from the horomones estrogen, follicle-stimulating hormone, luetenizing hormone and progesterone, there are other factors that can influence when ovulation occurs. These factors - stress (good and bad stress), illness and interutpions in your normal routine (i.e. moving into a new location or taking a trip) can either delay ovulation or bring it on earlier.
Day 14 Myth
A lot of people assume that women automatically ovulate on day 14 of their cycle. This is not true. Women can ovulate as early as day 6 and as late as day 30 or later. Many factors affect ovulation - hormones, stress, health, etc. Through proper fertility charting you can pinpoint the exact day of ovulation.
Releasing More Than One Egg
Occasionally a woman will release a 2nd (or rarely more) egg within the same cycle. This normally happens within 24 hours of the release of the 1st egg. This is why itīs smart to keep having intercourse for 1 to 3 days after suspected ovulation in order to conceive.
Cervical Position During Ovulation
During ovulation the cervix will be SHOW - soft, high, open and wet. Before and after ovulation the cervix is low and closed and feels like the tip of your nose. During ovulation it rotates upward and becomes soft and mushy feeling like your lips. The Os(opening of the cervix) opens to allow sperm access to the uterus.
Factors That Influence Ovulation
Aside from the horomones estrogen, follicle-stimulating hormone, luetenizing hormone and progesterone, there are other factors that can influence when ovulation occurs. These factors - stress (good and bad stress), illness and interutpions in your normal routine (i.e. moving into a new location or taking a trip) can either delay ovulation or bring it on earlier.