Ovulation is the process of exit from the ovary of a mature egg. Ovulation occurs only in women. In general, the entire menstrual cycle of any woman can be divided into two main parts. The first half includes the growth of the follicle, which occurs directly in any ovary. The follicle is the so-called sac for the egg itself, in which the latter ripens. In the middle of this cycle, this follicle is torn. As for the egg, it is safely released. This process is called ovulation. If everything happens normally, then this egg is completely ready for fertilization. She moves to the uterus through the fallopian tubes. From this moment begins the second half of the cycle, which was discussed at the beginning of the article.
An egg that has been fertilized by a sperm must attach to the walls of the uterus itself. However, if this did not happen, the woman begins menstruation. The day on which menstruation begins is considered the beginning of the next menstrual cycle. The fertile period includes a few days before ovulation and a few after it. Fertilization and conception are more likely these days. The egg will not enter the uterus without ovulation. That is, if there is no ovulation, fertilization cannot occur in any way. Therefore, pregnancy without it is impossible.
Ovulation is most often not accompanied by any particular symptoms. A woman can determine the days of ovulation if she regularly monitors her body. The likely symptoms of ovulation can be pain in the lower abdomen, increased irritability and sex drive, increased mucous and turbid discharge from the vagina, a drop and a sharp increase in temperature. Very rarely, there are bloody streaks in the vaginal discharge. The day after ovulation, the mammary glands become a little coarse and become very sensitive.
The absence of ovulation can indicate violations in the reproductive system of women. It is worth noting that, normally, ovulation may not occur in every cycle at all. However, with age, its frequency increases. For example, up to thirty years a woman in a year may experience two to three cycles without ovulation. This is not a cause for concern. The absence of ovulation is a symptom, especially of endocrine and gynecological disorders. If you do not deal with the treatment of such diseases, a woman can become infertile.
Lack of ovulation. The reasons for this violation may be as follows. Obesity, infantilism, chronic stress, elevated levels of FSH, thyroid disease, and more. In any case, the lack of ovulation is an occasion to consult a specialist. Such a deviation is easy to eliminate if you take treatment on time. The doctor should also be involved in identifying the causes. If a person is interested in the topic "lack of ovulation", he can get acquainted with the mass of information on the Internet, special literature and the like.
In order to determine the day of ovulation itself, it is necessary to draw up and analyze a schedule of basal temperature. However, this method does not always provide reliable information about the day of ovulation. It is likely that a woman will make a mistake somewhere. Whatever this happens, you must follow absolutely all the rules for measuring this temperature.
Determine ovulation in the home using a special ovulation test. It’s easy to get one at any pharmacy. Ovulation tests are performed in the middle of the menstrual cycle. The principle of such a test is similar to those tests performed by specialists in laboratories. The most reliable method for determining the exact date of ovulation is ultrasound. In this case, the doctor assesses the thickness and growth of the follicle, the presence of the so-called corpus luteum immediately after ovulation.