It is possible to know when it is the fertile period through the days of the menstruation and the symptoms that the woman presents at this stage of the month, like increase of the vaginal secretion and of the libido. The fertile period lasts 6 days and occurs every month until menopause, starting 10 to 14 days after the first day of menstruation.
Knowing exactly when the fertile time is important is important for those who are trying to get pregnant, to know when to have intimate contact because there is an increased chance of pregnancy.
Women who do not wish to become pregnant should opt for a contraceptive method, which does not include only the observation of the fertile period. If you are not trying to conceive, see which contraceptive method is best for you.
Symptoms of fertile period
The main symptom of the fertile period is the increase in vaginal secretion, but there are others that arise when the ovum is released by the ovary and reaches the fallopian tubes, being ready to be fertilized by the spermatozoon and begin pregnancy. Are they:
- Clear vaginal secretion : This is the first sign that ovulation and the fertile period are coming, and at this stage there is release of a hormone called estradiol, which produces more liquid than usual, as if it were a lubrication mechanism that helps the entry sperm in the vaginal canal. The woman will notice a liquid in the vagina resembling raw egg white.
- Acne - pimples : is one of the signs that is most easily noticed for most women because the skin gets a little more oily and small pimples and blackheads can appear even after adolescence.
- Slight increase in temperature : it occurs because the follicles release the eggs, which increase the amount of a hormone called progesterone, responsible for raising the temperature by 0.3 to 0.8 ° C, which can be measured with a thermometer upon waking, without lifting Get out of bed.
- Increased libido and appetite : also occurs by the increase of hormonal levels, making the woman feel more attractive and with more sexual desire.
- Pain in the lower abdomen : At the peak of all these symptoms, some women may experience colicky pain that appears and disappears, which is the concrete indication that they are ovulating.
- Irritation and emotional instability : Some women get unstable moods and this may indicate symptoms of the fertile period.
When the vaginal mucus becomes more fluid and transparent, the sperm find it easier to reach the egg. The increase in body temperature occurs because of the effort the body makes to prepare for fertilization, and the other symptoms make the woman more attractive and more receptive to intimate contact.
Women who are trying to get pregnant but have difficulty figuring out the fertile time or are unable to identify their symptoms can opt to take an ovulation test that they buy at the pharmacy. See how it works and how to do the ovulation test.
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