Ovulation is a phase in the menstrual cycle where the ovary releases an egg (ovum) . It usually occurs around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle, but the exact timing varies depending on the length of the menstrual cycle. During ovulation, the egg travels down the fallopian tube where it waits to be fertilized by sperm. The ovulation phase is the time during the menstrual cycle when a woman can become pregnant.

There are several methods to track ovulation, such as using a calendar, checking cervical mucus, or using an ovulation predictor kit. Ovulation predictor kits work by measuring the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the woman’s urine – a rise in LH levels indicates that ovulation is about to occur. Some women who aren’t ovulating regularly can be helped by reproductive technologies.

It is important to track your menstrual cycle to determine when ovulation is most likely to occur. Most people will have a period 14 to 16 days after ovulation, regardless of the length of their overall cycle. Knowing when ovulation occurs can help improve the chances of falling pregnant.