Ovulation 101 - Fertility Signs

Fertility signs are physical changes that happen around ovulation.

These signs help indicate when the body is most likely to conceive.

They are caused by rising estrogen levels before ovulation and progesterone changes after ovulation.

One of the most noticeable fertility signs is a change in cervical mucus.

As ovulation approaches:

This type of mucus helps sperm move easily through the reproductive tract.

After ovulation, mucus often becomes thicker or dry again.

Basal body temperature is your body’s resting temperature.

BBT confirms that ovulation has already happened, but it does not predict it in advance.

Some people experience mild pain on one side of the lower abdomen.

Not everyone feels ovulation pain.

Many people notice an increase in sexual desire near ovulation.

This is linked to rising estrogen and the body’s natural fertility timing.

It is a normal biological response.

Hormonal shifts may cause mild breast tenderness.

This can occur around ovulation or after ovulation when progesterone rises.

The cervix also changes during the fertile window.

Around ovulation:

After ovulation, it returns to a firmer and lower position.

Ovulation predictor kits detect the LH surge.

These tests are useful for people trying to conceive.

Common fertility signs include:

Not everyone experiences all these signs.

Learning to recognize fertility signs can help with family planning and understanding your menstrual cycle.