What are the physical symptoms after ovulation?

Ovulation is an important characteristic of the female body. Having sexual intercourse two days before and after ovulation can greatly increase the chances of conception. The ovulation period varies from person to person and is not a fixed time. Many women do not understand their ovulation period very well, so they easily miss the best time to conceive, reducing the chances of successful pregnancy. But it doesn’t matter, we can judge by the symptoms. So, what are the physical symptoms after ovulation? Let’s take a look below.

During ovulation, there are often symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge and decreased appetite.

What are the symptoms of ovulation?

1. Decreased appetite: Studies have shown that women eat the least during their ovulation period. Experts point out that this is the result of human natural instincts that have been preserved to this day - female animals during ovulation will focus more on finding the opposite sex for mating rather than finding food.

2. Energetic: This is also a natural instinct inherited from humans. In order to successfully attract the opposite sex, women during ovulation will become energetic and love to express themselves.

3. Increased sexual desire: Generally speaking, women’s sexual desire is particularly strong during their ovulation period, which is a reflection of the fact that women’s body signals that they want to get pregnant have reached their highest level.

4. Decreased resistance: During ovulation, women’s vaginal mucus becomes thinner, allowing sperm to pass more easily and increasing the chances of successful conception. At the same time, women’s nasal mucus also decreases, which increases the chances of bacteria invading the human circulatory system.

5. Anal distension or pain in one side of the lower abdomen: The mature egg is discharged from the surface of the ovary and breaks through the follicle that wraps the surface of the egg. A small amount of fluid in the follicle will flow into the lowest part of the pelvic cavity. Women will feel a slight feeling of anal distension and slight pain in one side of the lower abdomen.

6. Increased vaginal secretions: Before ovulation, women have less vaginal secretions, which are sticky and opaque. As ovulation approaches, vaginal secretions gradually increase and become thin and milky white. During ovulation, the amount of secretions increases significantly and becomes watery, transparent and clear. Women will feel their vulva is wet and slippery, and when they wipe it with toilet paper, there will be egg white-like strips of mucus. This increase in vaginal secretions in women usually lasts for 2-3 days, which is the time when women are most likely to conceive.

7. Ovulation bleeding and temperature rise: The ovaries are responsible for the secretion of female endocrine hormones. Therefore, due to the fluctuation of estrogen secretion in the body before and after ovulation, a small amount of uterine bleeding may occur, which is called ovulation bleeding. After ovulation, due to the secretion of progesterone, the body temperature will rise slightly. If you can measure your basal body temperature every morning, you can find out your ovulation date based on the changes in body temperature.