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Have you ever noticed a slight pain or discomfort on one side of your lower abdomen
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Well, let's discuss how this pain may be linked to ovulation. One of the most common signs of ovulation is pain or discomfort known as middle smursh
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which affects approximately 40% of women. Middle smurge is a German word which means middle pain
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This ovulation pain is your body's way of letting you know that an egg is on the move
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Some women also experience bloating and abdominal discomfort during this time. This pain is usually mild and can last from a few minutes or hours to several days
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Typically happening on one side and switching to the other side in the following month
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metal smersh doesn't begin until a few years after Menard. Menard refers to the very first time that your mom
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menstruation occurs. Usually, not always, the first menstrual cycles during adolescence are
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unovulatory, which means that ovulation doesn't occur. Here's a fun fact. You're more likely
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to ovulate from the right rather than the left ovary. Plus, ovulation from the right is more
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likely to result in pregnancy than ovulation from the left. But that's not all. Your body has
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even more subtle ways of revealing the ovulation. process. Keep an eye out for these signs. Number one, changes in cervical
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mucus. As ovulation approaches, your cervical mucus becomes thinner, clearer, and more slippery. Think of it as resembling the consistency of egg whites. It's a
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acule transformation that helps facilitate the journey of the sperm to the awaiting egg Number two basal body temperature shifts After ovulation your basal body temperature typically rises by about 0 to 1 degree Fahrenheit
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It's like your body's inbuilt thermometer, letting you know that ovulation has occurred
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Ovulation doesn't just affect your body physically, but also emotionally. Some individuals might notice mood changes, feeling more irritable, anxious
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or emotional than usual. These mood swings are thanks to the hormonal changes happening during your menstrual cycle
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Plus, get ready to have your senses heightened. You might become more sensitive to smells and even find yourself more attracted to male pheromones
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But there's more. Some women experience breast soreness, tenderness, cramping, nausea, and even headaches during ovulation
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It's like a party of sensations happening in your body. You might also notice changes in your libido, that's your sex drive
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and your energy levels will tend to spike up. Remember, everybody is unique, so your experience might differ from others
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and that's perfectly okay. While most ovulation symptoms are mild and temporary
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some individuals might experience severe or persistent pain. If you find yourself in that boat, it's important to consult your health care provider
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they'll help rule out any underlying medical issues that might be causing this discomfort
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From middle smirsch to mood swings, your body is an incredible messenger of what's happening inside
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But since many of these symptoms are mild and easily overlooked, you'll need more tools to more accurately predict when you're ovulating
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That's why you should check out this video where I take a deep dive into the methods for tracking ovulation
