Have you ever wondered what it looks like when all, or most, fertility signs line up to point to a clear ovulation date? If so, take a look at our gallery of typical cycles. This gallery includes charts that show the expected changes in cervical fluid and other fertility signs as ovulation approaches, along with a clear and sustained temperature shift. Although ovulation is a hidden event (unless you do daily abdominal ultrasounds), all these signs point towards ovulation taking place.
Cycles where conception has occurred based on high temps and positive pregnancy tests.
When charting your cycles, especially when you are trying to conceive, it is a good idea to pay close attention to the length of the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle. The luteal phase is the number of days from the day of your temperature shift to the start of your next period. A "healthy" luteal phase length is 11-16 days long, and anything 10 days or under can signal an issue with your fertility - if it occurs cycle after cycle.
PCOS can wreak havoc on hormonal balance, which often results in long, irregular cycles with patches of eggwhite cervical fluid, erratic temperatures, and generally unpredictable patterns of ovulation.
Many women experience the occasional anovulatory cycle, usually due to illness or stress. A single anovulatory cycle is nothing to worry about, but frequent cycles with no ovulation may indicate that you have an underlying hormonal imbalance or fertility issue. A fertility chart showing a cycle where ovulation did not occur will have temperatures that zig-zag up and down throughout the cycle with no apparent pattern. You might see eggwhite cervical fluid and/or spotting on and off through the cycle, and it is often the case that an anovulatory cycle will run longer than expected.
The information shown here is not meant to substitute for the advice of a physician or medical professional and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Cyclisity has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.