Understanding Ovulation
If you are interested in ovulation timing for family planning or any reason, but you have irregular periods, see your doctor first. If you do have PMOS or another condition, you can get treated as soon as possible.
Ovulation calculators are not very helpful for women with irregular menstruation. Just as you can’t assume you are not ovulating if you have PMOS, you also can’t assume that you are. That’s another reason to get checked out by your doctor soon, so you can begin treatment before your fertility window closes.
Although none of these fertility awareness methods (FAM) is foolproof, women with regular or mildly irregular periods may be able to help predict ovulation by tracking their cycles and monitoring themselves for ovulation symptoms, such as changes in cervical mucus or basal body temperature.
Learn more about interpreting your body’s ovulation symptoms from a reputable resource, such as the American Pregnancy Association or Planned Parenthood. Products such as apps, testing kits, and ovulation monitors may help some women figure out when they are ovulating, but not all of these are accurate, so it’s best to talk to your doctor before investing time and money in these products.
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