LADIES DEPARTMENT (Ovulation)

LADIES DEPARTMENT

Ovulation

Ovulation is the release of an egg, or ovum, which may then be fertilized by a sperm cell or dissolved after menstruation.

The ovulation process is defined by a period of elevated hormones during the menstrual cycle. It can be divided into 3 phases:

> The #periovulatory or follicular phase: A layer of cells around the ovum begins to mucify, or become more like mucus, and expand. The uterus lining begins to thicken.

 The #ovulatory phase: Enzymes are secreted and form a hole, or stigma. The ovum and its network of cells use the stigma to move into the fallopian tube. This is the period of fertility and usually lasts from 24 to 48 hours.

 The #postovulatory or luteal phase: LH is secreted. A fertilized egg will be implanted into the womb, while an unfertilized egg slowly stops producing hormones and dissolves within 24 hours.

The lining of the uterus also begins to break down and prepares to exit the body during menstruation, or menses

 > Now are your menstrual cycles #28 days long? Do you #ovulate on #day 14 each month? #Many of you will answer yes, but for many of you, this is not the case because firstly most women feel that they're 28 days cycle since that's what they hear from the society or were told at school.  A #woman's menstrual cycle ranges from either #21days  right  up to 35days meaning the #shortest cycle is #21days and the longest is #35days. 

> If you are having trouble conceiving and do not have regular periods each month, you may experience problems with > > >ovulation. 

Ovulation problems are one of the most common causes of infertility.

> What is ovulation?

#Ovulation is the release of an egg from your ovaries , Mathematicaly  you get your ovulation as follows  (Total cycle ➖14 gives  you ovulation) .  Below are cycles and their ovulation days .

..If you're 21days you ovulate on day        7

..If you'r 22days,  you ovulate on day        8

..If you'r  23days  you ovulate on day        9

..If you'r 24days  you ovulate on day        10

..If you'r 25days  you ovulate on day.       11

..If you'r 26days  you ovulate on day        12

..If you're 27days  you ovulate on day      13

..If you'r 28days you ovulate on day.        14

..If you'r 29days  you ovulate on day        15

..If you'r 30days you ovulate on day         16

..If you're 31days you ovulate on day      17

..If you'r 32days you ovulate on day        18

..If you'r 33days you ovulate on day       19

..If you're 34 days  you ovulate on day   20

..If you'r 35 days  you ovulate on day     21

.Now  to understand the ovulation process, biologicaly picture your ovaries, inside your ovaries lie many ovarian follicles. These follicles are tiny sacs that contain your eggs. Keep that picture in mind as we explain how ovulation works: for a woman with a 28days cycle. 

#On day 1 of your menstrual cycle (the first day of #bleeding), several follicles and eggs begin to mature and develop.

About 2 weeks later, the dominant (most mature) egg bursts out of its follicle and out of the ovary.

The egg travels out of the ovary and into the fallopian tube.

When waiting sperm penetrate the egg in the fallopian tube, fertilization occurs.

The fertilized egg travels along into your uterus where it may implant into the uterine wall.

When #ovulation, #fertilization and #implantation are healthy and successful, pregnancy begins! If problems with ovulation, fertilization, or implantation occur, you may have fertility problems. If you suspect that you have irregular cycles, and do not ovulate on or around day 14, ask your doctor for help. Ovulation detection methods can help you learn more about your cycles.

#Hormones and Ovulation

For ovulation to go smoothly, your hormones must be in balance. The hormones follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), estrogen, luteinizing hormone (LH), and progesterone all play an important role in the ovulation process. Here is how these hormones work.

#Follicle #stimulating #hormone and estrogen- After your period starts, the ovulation cycle begins. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is released. Your ovarian follicles and eggs begin to mature and develop. Estrogen levels rise as your body prepares for ovulation.

#Luteinizing hormone- About 2 weeks after your period starts, #luteinizing hormone (LH) levels rise sharply. This is known as the LH surge. Within 1 to 2 days, you will ovulate and #progesterone levels will rise.

Progesterone- Following the LH surge and ovulation, progesterone levels rise. This rise in progesterone prepares your uterus for possible implantation of a fertilized egg.

Ideally, your hormones will work in perfect harmony and ovulation will be seamless. 

Unfortunately, hormone disorders are common causes of #infertility and ovulation problems. Your doctor may be able to prescribe you fertility drugs to correct ovulation problems caused by hormone disorders.Fertility Drugs for Ovulation. 

#Risk Factors for Ovulation Problems

If you have the following risk factors, you may be at higher risk for ovulation problems.

Being #underweight or #overweight

#Experiencing high stress

#Having problems with the thyroid or other #hormonal disorders

#Abusing drugs or alcohol

#Having health problems, including cysts, tumors, or other masses

Ovulation problems may make pregnancy more difficult. If you suspect menstrual or ovulation problems, consider seeing a fertility specialist. Ask your fertility doctor about ovulation detection and other fertility tests for ovulation problems.

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