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In my last post, I addressed ovulation pain or discomfort. Several women have asked concerning the cause of such discomfort. Of course, the best person to address your particular symptoms of ovulation is your physician. However, I will respond to the questions asked by over-viewing some of the more commonly known causes of ovulation discomfort.... Read More →

Most women don’t experience pain as a symptom of ovulation. However, some do. When ovulation pain is experienced, it can be a clear symptom of ovulation. Women who do experience pain as a symptom of ovulation report feeling different types of discomfort. Headaches: Women who are prone to headache, especially migraine headache, sometimes report noticing... Read More →

Clients often ask about post-ovulation symptoms. What they usually mean is, “are there any signs of pregnancy to look out for before missing a period?” I’ve never had a client report post-ovulation symptoms, although I am aware changing hormone levels can give rise to hot flushes and/or sweating (or night sweats) in come women. Frankly,... Read More →

I’ve often been asked to explain the difference between the ovulation cycle or fertility cycle and the menstrual cycle. Well, they’re pretty much the same thing. When people speak of the menstrual cycle there’s a focus on the ‘period’ of menstruation or bleeding at the beginning of the cycle. When people speak of the fertility... Read More →

I was surprised at a client question last week – the woman was in her late twenties. It was a simple question really – but getting the answer wrong would definitely mean the difference between her possibly getting pregnant quickly and not conceiving. Getting pregnant involves having sperm in the fallopian tubes around the time... Read More →

Whether you’re trying to avoid pregnancy or trying to get pregnant, familiarity with ovulation symptoms – signs of ovulation, if you prefer – is an important requirement. What is ovulation? Ovulation is simply the release of an ovum or egg from the female ovary. Many writers state that ovulation occurs about halfway through the normal... Read More →

This blog has the purpose of helping couples dealing with infertility – I prefer to say ‘facing’ fertility challenges – to move beyond and get pregnant. If you’re in that situation, this blog’s certainly for you. The first entries will address important physiological aspects of the fertility cycle – in particular ovulation. Later entries will... Read More →