When visiting a fertility clinic for assistance with conceiving a child, your infertility specialist may start the process by asking you to track your ovulation cycle to understand whether ovulation stimulation is an option for you. Ovulation is the time in your menstrual cycle when an egg is released and can be fertilized by sperm, then implanted into the uterine wall. Prepare for your upcoming fertility clinic appointment with these ovulation tracking options.

3 Ways to Track Ovulation

1. Log Your Basal Body Temperature

Basal body temperature (BBT) charting involves taking your temperature every morning when you wake up. Logging this throughout the month can help you track changes. A woman’s average BBT is 97 to 97.5 degrees Fahrenheit; however, when ovulating, the temperature will increase to about 97.6 to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Create a Menstruation Chart

If you have regular periods, marking when menstruation starts and ends can be incredibly helpful. Count backward from this date as you’ll ovulate roughly 14 days before your period begins. Some women’s cycles are shorter or longer than others, so track your period over several months for a more accurate prediction.

3. Observe Cervical Mucus Changes

Studying changes in cervical mucus can indicate when you’re ovulating. During this time, the discharge will be clear and thin as opposed to sticky and opaque to allow sperm to pass through efficiently.

If you’re trying to get pregnant, contact the fertility experts at IVF Hawaii in Honolulu. This fertility clinic is led by board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Benton Chun and has the highest IVF success rate in the state. Call (808) 538-6655 to schedule an appointment or visit them online for more information about how this trusted fertility clinic can help you. Connect with the team on Facebook for the latest news and updates.