Before and during ovulation, hormonal changes can affect the whole body, including the psyche. Various ovulation symptoms such as mood swings, breast tenderness, headaches may occur. But if you don't notice any of these symptoms, don't worry-it doesn't mean you're not ovulating.
Most women don't always know when they are ovulating. With the help of some hidden signals, you can learn to recognize when you are ovulating.
Changes in cervical mucus
As ovulation approaches, the body begins to produce more estrogen. It causes an increased secretion of cervical mucus in order to make the vagina more elastic and flexible. This helps the sperm swim to the egg that is released during ovulation.
Similar changes in cervical mucus are observed in most women, but even if they are not clearly noticeable, it does not always mean that the woman is not ovulating.
The characteristic of cervical mucus during this period is that it is a stretchy, egg white-like slippery fluid that slips between the fingers. When the mucus is of a similar consistency, the woman is in her most fertile period of the month.
Increased sensitivity to smells
For some women, a heightened sense of certain odors is characteristic during the second half of the menstrual cycle. This is a sign of ovulation. During this period, the female body increases its sensitivity to the male pheromone androstenone, due to which the overall perception of smells is more saturated.
Chest pains and increased sensitivity
The skin on the breasts and especially around the areola becomes extremely sensitive, tender and even painful in some women during ovulation. The condition is observed due to the increased secretion of some hormones.
Slight pain in the pelvis or lower abdomen
In some women, ovulation is easily noticeable due to the appearance of pain in the small pelvis and abdomen. Light vaginal bleeding or spotting may also be observed.
Bleeding and Spotting
Discharge of brownish vaginal discharge is considered normal for some women during ovulation. If the discharge increases or changes color, this may be a worrying signal for which you should consult a gynecologist.
Changes in libido
In some women, sexual desire increases during ovulation. This is a natural mechanism that aims to predispose a woman to conception in her most fertile period.
