How to Determine if Ovulation Has Occurred

To determine whether a woman is ovulating, the following methods can be used:

1. Observing vaginal discharge: During ovulation, a woman's vaginal discharge changes, becoming clear, abundant, and stretchy like egg whites. This is a characteristic phenomenon of ovulation.

2. Basal body temperature measurement: Measure basal body temperature daily starting from the beginning of the menstrual period. After ovulation, influenced by progesterone in the body, basal body temperature increases by 0.3–0.5°C. If an increase in basal body temperature is observed, it may indicate that ovulation has occurred.

3. Ovulation test strips: Use ovulation test strips to continuously test urine while observing color changes. A shift from weakly positive to strongly positive suggests approaching ovulation, while a transition from strongly positive to weakly positive may indicate that ovulation has already occurred.

4. Cervical mucus observation: During the ovulatory period, cervical mucus becomes clear and stretchy, resembling egg whites, which facilitates sperm passage.

5. Ultrasound monitoring: Under a physician's guidance, use ultrasound to examine the development of follicles in the ovary and directly observe the ovulation process.

6. Blood hormone testing: Detect changes in the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the blood to indirectly determine whether ovulation has occurred.