How to Identify When Your Egg is Released: Key Signs
Learn the signs of egg release, including cervical mucus changes and basal body temperature increases.
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Signs of egg release include a change in cervical mucus to a clear, stretchy consistency similar to egg whites, a slight increase in basal body temperature, and mild pelvic or abdominal pain known as mittelschmerz. Monitoring these can help you know when your egg is released.
FAQs & Answers
- What is mittelschmerz? Mittelschmerz is mild pelvic or abdominal pain experienced during ovulation, indicating that an egg is released.
- How does cervical mucus change during ovulation? During ovulation, cervical mucus becomes clear, stretchy, and similar to egg whites, making it easier for sperm to travel.
- What is basal body temperature and how does it relate to ovulation? Basal body temperature is your body's temperature at rest, which rises slightly after ovulation due to hormonal changes.