Have you been trying to get pregnant but didn’t see any results?
Or do you not want to get pregnant and don’t know when it will be safe to have unprotected sex?
No matter what your goal is, understanding and tracking your ovulation cycle is very important. Your ovulation cycle is a phase of your menstrual cycle when your ovaries release a mature egg for fertilization.
Tracking this cycle and having or avoiding intercourse during this period can help you get or not get pregnant.
Your body will show certain signs before the onset of ovulation. Likewise, it will also have some signs when your ovulation is ending. This article discusses the eleven signs your body shows to indicate ovulation is over.
11 Signs Ovulation Is Over
The ovulation is when your ovaries have released a mature egg into the fallopian tubes. If fertilization happens, the egg can develop into an embryo and result in pregnancy.
However, this ovulation period lasts only a few days each month. Once it is over, the egg will die, and the chances of pregnancy decrease. Knowing when your ovulation ends can help you understand your ovulation cycle better and calculate the approximate date of your next ovulation.
Below are some changes your body might undergo to indicate the end of ovulation.
Consistency Of Cervical Mucus Changes
Did you know? Not only your partner’s semen but also your cervical mucus plays a part in helping the sperm easily reach the eggs.
During ovulation, your cervical mucus will be thin, clear, and stretchy (like egg whites). This allows sperm to easily swim and reach the egg for fertilization.
Once ovulation is over, the cervical mucus becomes thicker and more sticky with a creamy consistency. This makes it difficult for the sperm to survive and swim to the fallopian tube.
Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Changes
Your BBT (Basal Body Temperature) is your body temperature when you are at complete rest. During ovulation, your BBT will increase slightly by 1–2℉. This temperature will stay for two or three days during ovulation and return to normal afterward.
Note: Your temperature will only have a subtle increase, and you mostly can’t notice it. If you wish to use BBT to determine ovulation, measure your temperature daily and learn when you are ovulating.
Position Of The Cervix Changes
During ovulation, your cervix will position itself higher in the vagina and become softer to facilitate the smooth travel of sperm.
After ovulation, your cervix will come lower in the vagina. Its opening will also become firm and narrow, making it hard for the sperm to pass through.
Sex Drive Changes
Your ovulation cycle is all about hormones. During ovulation, your estrogen levels will be high, which can increase your sex drive and make you more interested in having sexual intercourse. After ovulation, your sex drive will gradually decrease.
Hormones Level Changes
During ovulation, certain reproductive hormones, like FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), estrogen, and progesterone, will be high. Each hormone plays a part in developing and maturing the egg.
Their levels will decrease once ovulation is over. You can track your hormone levels to know when your ovulation starts and ends.
Abdominal Discomfort Changes
You might notice a slight abdominal pain during ovulation. This pain is called Mittelschmerz (lower abdominal or pelvic pain you experience during ovulation).
You will experience this pain when the follicles rupture and the eggs are released. Once ovulation is over, the pain will subside and disappear.
Breast Tenderness Changes
The sudden surge in the estrogen and progesterone hormones can make your breasts sore and tender to the touch. You might also notice that your breasts have gotten a little bigger and more sensitive.
This feeling will gradually decrease once ovulation is over.
Urine Hormone Concentration
Technology has developed immensely, and now there are tools that can track the hormone levels in your urine. These fertility monitors will measure certain hormones like estrogen, LH, etc. (depending on the device and brand).
These devices can help you predict when your ovulation starts and ends and make informed decisions.
Mood Swings Subsiding
Hormones! Hormones!! Hormones!!!
Yup. They are the culprits here. Ever feel cranky and moody for no reason during the middle of your menstrual cycle. This might be due to hormonal changes during ovulation. These mood swings will decrease once your hormones are back to normal.
What Happens After Ovulation Is Over
There are only two things that can happen during the end of each ovulation.
1. Suppose you had intercourse during ovulation and your egg got fertilized. Good for you! You are on your way to a happy pregnancy. The fertilized egg will implant in the uterus and develop into a healthy baby.
2. Suppose if you don’t have intercourse during ovulation, the mature egg will die and disintegrate in the uterus. Then, during your menstruation, the egg and the endometrial tissues will be expelled and your body will start the next ovulation cycle.
Can You Get Pregnant After Ovulation Is Over?
First understand these facts:
- The sperm can survive in your uterus for around 5 days in your uterus.
- The mature egg will be available for fertilization for up to 12 to 24 hours after its release.
So, based on these factors, even if you had sexual intercourse a day or two after ovulation, there are chances of pregnancy. However,the chances are very low as the sperm need to reach the egg before its time is up.
It is best to track your ovulation and have sexual intercourse at the right time if you wosh to get pregnant. If you wish to avoid pregnancy, you can either use contraceptives or avoid sex for those 5 days.
Why Choose Hive For Your Infertility Issues
Whatever infertility issue you have, be it ovulatory issues or others, it is always best to seek fertility consultation and treat it as early as possible. You need to choose the best fertility centre and doctor for this.
In this regard, we have been praised by many patients for providing a comprehensive fertility assessment and diagnosing the root cause of their fertility issues. We then perform the appropriate fertility treatment to cure the issue.
So, whatever fertility issue you have, visiting us can give you the best solution to treat the issue and achieve pregnancy.
Conclusion
Whether you want to get pregnant or not, tracking your ovulation can help your analyze your fertility.
Your ovulation cycle will get affected if you have any fertility issues. So, tracking ovulation is one of the best ways to check if your reproductive organs are functioning well.
1. When is the best time to have sex for pregnancy?
Couples need to have sex during the ovulation period to achieve pregnancy. This period lasts 6 days (4 days before ovulation, the day of ovulation, and 24 hours after ovulation). Intercourse during this period can increase the chances of pregnancy.
2. What happens when I ovulate?
During ovulation, your ovaries will release a mature egg into the fallopian tubes. This egg will be alive for 12–24 hours. If sperm fertilizes it, it will result in pregnancy. However, if fertilization does not occur, the egg will disintegrate and be expelled during your periods.
3. How will the cervical mucus be after ovulation?
Once ovulation is over, the cervical mucus becomes thicker and more sticky with a creamy consistency. This makes it difficult for the sperm to survive and swim to the fallopian tube.
