Her he alth, including the reproductive system, depends on the correct flow of processes in a woman's body. But it happens that violations occur in it, leading to unexpected consequences, for example, ovulation during menstruation. Could there be such a phenomenon?
What is ovulation?
This term refers to the process when a mature egg leaves the follicle and goes to the fallopian tubes. The cycle of ovulation in women is determined by the menstrual cycle. The most suitable time to conceive a child is the ovulatory period. An active egg lives for 24 hours, during which time it travels through the fallopian tubes, and if it does not meet a sperm cell on its way, it is rejected. This indicates the onset of menstruation.
Depending on external factors, emotional and physical he alth, ovulation may not occur for everyonemonth. If it is absent too often, then this indicates problems with the woman's reproductive he alth. In this case, you should consult a gynecologist.
Ovulation occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle. If it lasts 28 days, then the day the egg leaves the follicle falls on the 14th day after the start of the next cycle. But most often this period varies from the eleventh day of the cycle (plus 7-10 days). Each woman has a different duration of menstruation, therefore, in order to understand when ovulation will occur, you need to follow the calendar of your periods. You can also measure basal temperature - during ovulation, it changes. You can confirm the onset of ovulation with special test strips. But is it possible to ovulate during your period?
Signs of ovulation
The process of release of a mature egg from the follicle is accompanied by various changes in the woman's body. Her hormone levels change, her basal temperature changes upwards - all this contributes to the manifestation of signs by which you can recognize the onset of the day for conceiving a child. Careful observation of your own body will help to identify the beginning of the release of the egg. How long after ovulation menstruation occurs is an individual question, it all depends on the cycle. But in order to determine the time of conception, namely the ovulatory process, you need to know what signs it is accompanied by:
- Increased clear vaginal discharge. There are more of them than usual. They may be whitish with streaksichors. The consistency of the secretions also changes - it becomes more viscous.
- At the initial stage, when the egg leaves the follicle, in some women this is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen. Unpleasant sensations are similar to the beginning of menstruation.
- Any processes in the reproductive system are reflected in the gastrointestinal tract. Ovulation may be accompanied by bloating and gas.
- The breasts may swell and become very painful even from light touches.
- Smell, taste buds are aggravated. This changes the taste preferences in food, smells. The hormonal background is unstable, so women have a sharp change in their daily diet.
- Because of hormones, not only tastes change, but libido also increases, and sexual desire increases. This is an understandable process, since this is the period that is favorable for conceiving a child.
How to spot an offensive?
Not all women may have these signs during ovulation, as each body is individual. One symptom may be strongly manifested or all at once. Someone very subtly feels all the reproductive processes in their body, but for someone, accurate calculations are needed in order not to miss favorable days for conception or, conversely, to avoid them. Your doctor will provide an individual approach to counting ovulation.
If your cycle isn't on the ideal 28 days, the best way to tell when you're ovulating is to measure your bas altemperature. This process should take place within a month, preferably at the same time in the morning. Tracking your basal chart with accuracy will help you determine when you ovulate after your period. With an increase in basal temperature, depending on the purpose of the study, it is necessary to increase or exclude sexual contacts with a partner.
What is the menstrual cycle
The menstrual cycle in women is the process of cleansing the top layer of the endometrium in the uterus in order to get rid of the unfertilized egg. Normally, it lasts from 28 to 35 days. But there are times when the cycle passes in less than 28 days. This is also considered normal.
What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?
The days of the menstrual cycle are divided into several phases:
- During the menstrual stage, there is a direct cleansing of the walls of the uterus from the endometrium, accompanied by bleeding. Menstruation lasts up to 6 days on average. During this time, the uterus has time to clear itself of the top layer of the endometrium and the unfertilized egg.
- Simultaneously with the menstrual phase, the follicular phase begins. It lasts about 14 days (with a cycle of 28 days). This stage is characterized by the formation and maturation of a new egg in the ovary, as well as the renewal of the endometrial layer.
- The next phase, ovulatory, is described above.
- After ovulation, a woman's body enters the luteal phase, lasting from 11 to 16 days. During this period, processes are launched in the woman's body to prepare forpossible pregnancy - increases the amount of hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Ovulation during menstruation
Traditional opinion among women is that pregnancy cannot occur during menstruation. This is also used to calculate the "safe days" in which the possibility of conceiving a child is extremely small. But this only works with a constant balanced cycle.
As described earlier, the menstrual and follicular phases of the cycle begin at the same time. If there is a malfunction in the body of a woman, ovulation during menstruation is possible. Then conception becomes a reality. Of course, this is rare, but excluding this phenomenon means not protecting yourself from an unplanned pregnancy.
Irregular menstruation
Women with irregular menstruation are more prone to this anomaly. In women who menstruate every few months or more than once every 30 days, the process of egg maturation occurs contrary to all phases of the menstrual cycle. Her exit from the follicle may begin in parallel with menstrual bleeding.
Some women don't even know what's going on in their bodies, so they don't use contraception during their period. To avoid unwanted pregnancy, it is better to protect yourself and use protective equipment every time you have sexual intercourse. After all, the fact that menstruation came during ovulation does not mean anything yet.
Reasons
Violationthe menstrual cycle contributes to the beginning of the release of the egg from the follicle. The reason for its shift can be hormonal disruptions, reproductive diseases and problems. With such a failure in the body, ovulation during menstruation is not excluded, so you should always contact a gynecologist to identify problems. The doctor will help to find the cause of the violations and return the process to normal.
It is worth noting that a violation of the menstrual cycle can occur in a he althy woman. In this case, it is believed that such a cycle is an individual feature of this particular female body and no treatment is required. Women with these problems are more prone to early egg maturation.
Unscheduled ovulation
If your period starts during ovulation, there may be other factors causing the problem:
- Prolonged and deep stressful situations in life. Stress is one of the main causes of he alth problems, not only in women, but also in men.
- Developing pathology of the female reproductive system.
- Inflammatory process occurring in the ovaries or uterus.
- Progressive infections.
- A sharp change in lifestyle, climate, place of residence.
A short cycle is one that lasts less than 28 days. During it, the egg can be released in the last days of menstruation. During this period, bleeding is already running out, have a small amount. The increased libido of a woman contributes to sexual intercourse, so if ovulation occurs during menstruation, then thisperiod, with unprotected contact, possibly fertilization by a mature egg. The percentage of such conceptions is very small, but it is better to protect yourself in advance.
Symptoms of the onset of the "dangerous period"
The characteristic signs of ovulation that occur during a normal menstrual cycle do not work in the case of irregular periods. So the standard symptoms are superimposed on the signs characteristic of menstruation, so it is impossible to determine the onset of ovulation without research. Blood secretions still make it difficult to determine the amount of secretion that occurs precisely during the maturation of the egg.
A long-term study of basal temperature will help determine the possible onset of ovulation during menstruation. But its measurements can be inaccurate, especially if you do not do it every day. It is advisable to monitor the basal temperature regularly to accurately determine the release of the egg.
It happens that pregnancy occurs immediately after critical days. This is not a consequence of spontaneous ovulation during menstruation. The reason is that in this case the menstrual cycle itself lasts about 21 days, and the menstrual phase is longer than 6 days. It is difficult for women with irregular cycles to determine favorable and safe days for conception from the calendar. For a correct count and identification of the exact period of ovulation, you need to contact a gynecologist.
Ultrasound to determine ovulation
At the moment, for women who have irregular menstrual cycles, ultrasound is the most accurate way to determinestart of ovulation. Diagnosis is performed on the third - fourth day after the end of menstruation. To determine the quality and period of ovulation, the period of the follicular cycle is used. At this time, the specialist determines how the egg develops, what duration of maturation is inherent in it.
Thanks to this method, possible problems with the reproductive system of a woman are identified, and treatment is carried out. This method is used when planning a desired pregnancy. It helps women with irregular cycles to determine favorable days for conceiving a baby.
