Introducing: Ovulation Calendars and How They Work

Ovulation calendars can help you figure out when you’re most and least fertile, when your periods are expected to stop and start, and times when you should be having intercourse for the best chances. Out of a 28-32 day cycle, ovulation only lasts 12-24 hours. Ovulation calendars help lots of women get pregnant, but how do they actually work? If you’re interested in learning more about ovulation calendars, this blog is for you! A tubal reversal surgery at our North Carolina clinic, NCCRM, is a practice that wants to help you make your dream family a reality! Here are a few tips to make your ovulation calendar work for you.

Use It Daily

Ovulation calendars are made to be used daily. It can tell you your fertile window, but it’s most accurate if you keep it updated with your basal body temperature and other symptoms you may be feeling. They can help you become aware of your cycle and body, but they can do that best when used every day. You can also work with your tubal reversal clinic to figure out your previous cycles to match up with your calendar.

Signs You May Be Ovulating

At the beginning of the use of the calendar, it might not be as accurate. However, there are some ways that your body tells you that it’s ovulating:

  • Raise in basal body temperature
  • Vaginal discharge that looks like egg whites
  • Breast tenderness
  • Mild cramps
  • Mild spotting
  • Heightened sense of smell
  • Increased sex drive
  • Changes in appetite or mood
  • Bloating

When you feel your body telling you that it’s ready, start having sex often. Once your calendar is synced with your body, it will be more accurate.

NCCRM | Fertility Clinic

The North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM) has a professional and experienced staff that is ready to help you make your dreams come true. Whether you’re looking for a company to help you with an ovulation calendar or tubal reversal surgery, we have your back. Give us a call or visit us online today to learn more about our services!

Sameh Toma

Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is the Medical Director at the North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM), bringing over 30 years of specialized experience in reproductive medicine to patients in the Raleigh area. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, he completed his medical degree and residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.