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About Clue Clue Plus: get the most out of your Clue app When you subscribe to Clue Plus, you don't only get new features: you also fund important research, support data privacy, While menstrual bleeding does happen in the early part of this phase, the ovaries are simultaneously preparing to ovulate again. The pituitary gland located at the base of the brain releases a hormone called FSH — follicle stimulating hormone.
Eventually, one of these follicle becomes dominant and within it develops a single mature egg; the other follicles shrink back. If more than one follicle reaches maturity, this can lead to twins or more. The maturing follicle produces the hormone estrogen, which increases over the follicular phase and peaks in the day or two prior to ovulation.
The lining of the uterus endometrium becomes thicker and more enriched with blood in the second part of this phase after menstruation is over , in response to increasing levels of estrogen. High levels of estrogen stimulate the production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone GnRH , which in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete luteinizing hormone LH.
The surge in LH also causes a brief surge in testosterone, which increases sex drive, right at the most fertile time of the cycle. The release of the mature egg happens on about day 14 as a result of a surge in LH and FSH over the previous day. After release, the egg enters the fallopian tube where fertilization may take place, if sperm are present.
If the egg is not fertilized, it disintegrates after about 24 hours. Once the egg is released, the follicle seals over and this is called the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum produces progesterone. If fertilization has occurred, the corpus luteum continues to produce progesterone which prevents the endometrial lining from being shed. If fertilization has not occurred, the corpus luteum disintegrates, which causes progesterone levels to drop and signals the endometrial lining to begin shedding.
There is a range of normal bleeding — some women have short, light periods and others have longer, heavy periods. Your period may also change over time. Simply tracking your cycle on a calendar, along with some details of your bleeding and symptoms can help you understand your cycle.
Record when your period starts and ends, what the flow was like, and describe any pain or other symptoms bloating, breast pain etc. Over several cycles you will be able to see patterns in your cycle, or identify irregularities that are occurring. There are also numerous apps available to help you track your period. If your periods come regularly every days, chances are excellent that you are ovulating. Beyond simple calendar tracking, there are a few ways to figure out the timing of your own personal menstrual cycle.
Separately or used together, these can be used to help determine when and whether you are ovulating. Your cervical mucus changes as you approach ovulation. It will be clear, slippery, and appear like the white of an egg.
This indicates a highly optimal time to conceive. Another way to determine when you are ovulating is by charting your basal body temperature using a basal thermometer. This method is not as reliable as the OPKs and therefore its use is usually not recommended any longer. Ensuring your health, and the overall health of the father, are excellent, at the time you attempt conception, is crucial.
Stress can wreak havoc with your immune system. Also, try to abstain from alcohol, and recreational marijuana. Both of these can decrease the concentration of sperm for dad, and contribute to a less-than-healthy environment for fertilization to occur. Make sure you consume enough protein, whole grains, and fruits and veggies.
Stay away from processed foods, like cold cuts, and soft cheeses that may increase your risk for some food borne illnesses.
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