Ovulation Calculator
Calculate your fertile window, ovulation date, and potential due date based on your menstrual cycle.
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle and Fertility
Key Dates in Your Cycle
- Fertile Window: Typically 6 days including ovulation day
- Ovulation: Usually occurs 14 days before your next period
- Best Days to Conceive: 2-3 days before ovulation
Signs of Ovulation
- Cervical Mucus Changes: Becomes clearer and more slippery, similar to egg whites
- Basal Body Temperature: Slight increase (0.5°F/0.3°C) after ovulation
- Mild Abdominal Pain: Some women experience ovulation pain or "mittelschmerz"
- Increased Sex Drive: Libido may increase around ovulation
Factors Affecting Ovulation
- Stress levels
- Diet and exercise
- Medical conditions (PCOS, thyroid disorders)
- Age
- Medications