Is the lower abdominal distension before or after ovulation?

Many women will experience some reactions during ovulation, one of the most common being lower abdominal distension. Generally speaking, the feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen occurs after ovulation. In addition to the heaviness, there will also be pain. This phenomenon usually lasts for two to three days. After ovulation, the symptoms will naturally disappear. Next, I will introduce you to some relevant knowledge about ovulation!

1. Is the lower abdominal distension before or after ovulation?

During the ovulation period, there is a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen. It usually occurs during or after ovulation. It can be on one side or both sides. It is normal. Some people also have a feeling of heaviness in the anus. Generally, there is no feeling before ovulation. The level of prostaglandins in the follicular fluid increases significantly before ovulation and reaches a peak during ovulation. Prostaglandins can induce the contraction of the smooth muscles in the ovaries, causing abdominal distension or pain, which usually lasts for two or three days and then gradually improves.

2. When is the ovulation period?

For women with regular menstrual periods, ovulation occurs within 10 days. A healthy woman will ovulate once in each menstrual cycle. The day when a woman ovulates is called the "ovulation day". Counting 5 days before the ovulation day and 4 days after the ovulation day, plus the ovulation day, this is the ovulation period of about 10 days for women. Therefore, the ovulation period for most normal women is 10 days.

Of course, not every woman's ovulation period is stable at 10 days. Factors including emotional changes, changes in eating habits, and lifestyle habits can affect women's ovulation. The pace of modern life is constantly accelerating, which has led to changes in the ovulation period of many women. If a woman who usually has a regular daily routine suddenly changes it due to work or other reasons, it will be difficult for the body to make timely adjustments, which will lead to endocrine disorders, the menstrual period will be advanced or delayed, and the ovulation period will also change accordingly. Therefore, the ovulation period of 10 days is only calculated according to the standard value. In real life, a woman's ovulation period is generally less than 10 days, and the time is not fixed.

3. What are the symptoms or feelings on the ovulation day?

1. Increased basal body temperature

During ovulation, women's basal body temperature will be higher than usual, but body temperature is not only affected by internal factors, but also by external factors. Therefore, if you do not rely on a thermometer to measure your body temperature in a timely manner, you usually will not be able to feel this increase in body temperature.

2. Lower abdominal pain

During ovulation, some women may feel pain in the lower abdomen or a slight feeling of falling in the anus, which is a normal physiological reaction during ovulation.

3. Ovulation bleeding

Due to the drastic changes in hormones in the body before and after ovulation, a small amount of uterine bleeding will occur. A small amount of bleeding is also a normal phenomenon during ovulation. If the bleeding is excessive, you need to seek medical attention immediately.

4. Increased vaginal discharge

This is also one of the most obvious symptoms of ovulation. Vaginal secretions increase significantly and become transparent, and symptoms such as stringy secretions may also appear.