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Trying to get pregnant? Here are the 5 signs of ovulation you should be tracking in your body

If you are trying to conceive, you should know about these subtle signs and symptoms of ovulation.

Written by Upneet Pansare | Updated : June 9, 2017 7:42 PM IST

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Sperm

Ovulation is the period when a mature egg is released from the ovary and becomes available for fertilization around two weeks after periods begin. It isn't always necessary to go to a gynac or get an ovulation kit, if you want to know if you are ovulating. You should know about these basic signs of ovulation if you are trying to conceive. Dr Nupur Gupta, Gynaecologist and obstetrician, Well Woman Clinic, Gurgaon tells us about these signs of ovulation.

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Pain

Lower abdominal pain- You can experince this pain either on the right or the left side depending on where the ovulation is happening.

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Temp

Rise in basal body temperature- Measure your temperature in the morning before eating or drinking anything. There tends to be a marginal increase - by about 0.5 to 0.8 degree Fahrenheit when you are ovulating.

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Breast Pain

Mild breast tenderness - You are likely to feel a little pain and tenderness in the breasts for a couple of days or so.