All women have a menstrual cycle and it is really important that we know perfectly how it works. It does not matter if you want to get pregnant or if you want to avoid pregnancy, this is a health issue. Learn to know yourself and listen to your body. Hormones play such an important role in your life that when you are ovulating, there are five noticeable changes in your body. Know what these signs are!
What happens internally when you are ovulating?
A menstrual cycle can last between 28 and 35 days, although most women have 28-day cycles. Ovulation divides your period into two stages: preovulatory or follicular and postovulatory or luteal phase. Ovulation occurs when one of your ovaries releases an egg that can be fertilized for 24 hours. Sperm can live in your body for seven days, so with your menstrual cycle you can calculate a fertile window by counting certain days before ovulation and other days after trying to get pregnant . Be aware of these five signs to know when you are ovulating.
1. Increase your body temperature
Take your temperature every day in the morning, on waking and before doing any kind of physical activity. It is also recommended that you wear the same pajamas so as not to alter the results. If you are ovulating, you will see an increase of about one degree in your basal temperature.
2. Changes in your vaginal fluid
The fluid you secrete changes depending on your hormone levels. Your fluid should change from sticky to creamy and transparent , similar to egg white, close to your ovulation day.
3. Increase in your libido
Your hormones are at high levels and you’re more likely to get pregnant. Therefore your desire and willingness will increase markedly.
4. Changes in your skin
Your skin will change tonality and look cool and moisturized . This change happens because you have better blood circulation on this date. Not only will you feel more attractive, you will also look radiant!
5. Mood
Just as PMS can make us sensitive, the increase in estrogen level puts you in a good mood and even more content
