The Monthly Ovulation Cycle
Your monthly ovulation cycle is more important than you think. Ovulation problems like these are among the most common causes of infertility. Once you identify any issues with your cycle, your physician can then help you address them— an important step in your family planning process.
Analyzing Your Menstrual Cycle
Do you have irregular periods? Is your cycle extremely long or very short? Ovulation problems like these are among the most common causes of infertility. Once you identify any issues with your cycle, your physician can then help you address them— an important step in your family planning process.
The Cycle: Step-by-Step
The rise and fall of levels of hormones during the month is what controls the menstrual cycle. Cycles can range anywhere from 21 to 35 or more days in adult women.
Keeping the Balance
Keep in mind that the cycle is controlled by your hormones, and each hormone fluctuation dovetails into the next. That’s why in order for conception to occur, it’s critical that each hormone performs as expected; if anything is out of balance, the entire process is affected.
Fortunately, once any ovulation problems are identified, there are a variety of steps your physician can take to correct them.
*Exact cycle days can vary, as some women’s cycles are as short as 21 days, while others can be 35 days or longer. The average for most women is between 27-28 days.
