Symptoms from ovulation to pregnancy

I believe that anyone who has a certain understanding of physiological knowledge will know that girls will experience some ovulation symptoms every month, mainly to better promote the development of eggs. Many people know that in order to get pregnant, the key is for the egg and sperm to combine. So what symptoms will women experience from ovulation to pregnancy? Let us now learn about the specific symptoms from ovulation to pregnancy through the following article.

What are the symptoms of pregnancy after ovulation?

1. One week

Under normal circumstances, if the couple has been actively preparing for pregnancy and have calculated the ovulation period, then usually after the woman has sex during her ovulation period, the fertilized egg will implant in about a week. A week later, a blood test at a regular hospital or medical institution will reveal the fertilized egg. It usually takes a week to transfer from the fallopian tube to the uterine cavity. At that time, the body will feel tired and sleepy, and have a pain in the lower abdomen, which occurs about two to three times a day.

2. January

Generally, after about a month, the amount of vaginal discharge increases significantly, and the blood circulation in special parts of women will be much more vigorous than before, so the metabolism of secretions will also increase. Menstruation stops, and the breasts begin to develop significantly, with nipple enlargement or tingling, and the color of the areola will gradually deepen. After that, you may feel tired and sleepy longer every day than before, and you may feel sleepy, lack energy, and be listless.

The symptoms of successful implantation after ovulation vary according to different periods. Usually in the early stages of pregnancy, the symptoms will continue to increase with time. It is generally difficult to have obvious symptoms in the early stages of implantation. Gradually, there may be changes in diet, from loss of appetite at the beginning to picky eating, having favorite foods, and so on.

How to calculate ovulation period

1. Ultrasound monitoring method

Through B-ultrasound examination, experienced doctors can see the process of follicles being discharged from small to large.

2. Cervical mucus method

The cervical mucus is often dense in a small quantity, or even with no mucus at all after the menstruation is over, and it is called the "dry period", indicating a non-ovulation period. In the middle of the menstrual cycle, as endocrine secretions change, mucus increases and becomes thinner, and vaginal secretions increase, which is called the "wet period." As ovulation approaches, the mucus becomes clear, smooth and elastic, like egg white, with high stringiness and not easy to break. The last day of the appearance of this mucus ± 48 hours is the ovulation day. Therefore, when the vagina feels moist, it is the ovulation period, also known as the "fertile period." If you plan to conceive, you should choose the "wet period" before ovulation.

3. Spot bleeding observation method

When the follicle is discharged from the ovary, it tears the ovarian wall and causes local bleeding. Usually, this little bit of blood is quickly absorbed into the abdominal cavity. However, there are also a few women who experience heavy bleeding, and the blood will flow through the fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina to the outside of the body, leaving drops of blood on the underwear. Some women call it "small menstruation" and it is medically called "ovulation bleeding."

4. Self-test with ovulation test strips

Ovulation test strips predict ovulation by detecting the peak level of luteinizing hormone (LH). Within 24 to 48 hours before a woman ovulates, the luteinizing hormone (LH) in her urine will reach a peak level, and the result of self-testing with an ovulation test strip will show a positive result.

The specific testing method is usually explained on the ovulation test paper packaging (you must strictly follow the instructions to minimize errors). Unlike early pregnancy test strips, morning urine cannot be used, and urine samples should be collected at the same time every day as much as possible. Water intake should be reduced 2 hours before collecting urine, because diluted urine samples will also hinder the detection of LH peak.

For those with regular menstrual cycles, you should measure for six consecutive days, starting from 14 days before your period (that is, the expected ovulation time), on the three days before and the three days after your period. If your menstrual cycle is irregular or abnormal, you should generally start measuring on the third day after your period ends. When the two lines on the test paper are the same depth or the second line is darker than the first, it means that ovulation will occur within 24 to 48 hours. For other test results, please refer to the diagram in the instruction manual.

It should be noted that this is a standard physiological phenomenon when ovulation occurs. Although the test strips are easy to use, their accuracy rate is only about 75% due to reasons such as the production process and the person testing themselves.

In addition, the test results are not simply "yes" or "no". Some people may have strong positive test results for several days in a row, which may mean ovulation (usually occurs after the last day of strong positive results), or no ovulation may occur at all.