GotMoonWhat's happening
A surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers the release of an egg, usually about 14 days before your next period. The egg survives for roughly a day, but sperm can survive for several days, so the fertile window includes the five days before ovulation and the day of it.
Common signs
- Cervical mucus that becomes clear, slippery, and stretchy
- A small rise in resting body temperature after ovulation
- Mild one-sided pelvic twinges for some people
- Higher energy or libido
Tracking tools
Ovulation test strips
Urine tests that detect the LH surge, usually a day or two before ovulation.
Shop on AmazonBasal body thermometer
A sensitive thermometer for charting the small temperature rise after ovulation.
Shop on AmazonFertility-friendly lubricant
Some lubricants can slow sperm. These are formulated to be sperm-friendly.
Shop on AmazonCycle journal
Useful for combining test results, temperature, and symptoms in one place.
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Calendar estimates and ovulation tests aren't reliable birth control. If you want to avoid pregnancy, talk with a clinician about methods that fit you.