The ovulation phase is very important in the menstrual cycle because it is during ovulation that there are chances of the egg getting fertilized. If you are also thinking of conceiving ...

The menstrual cycle and sexual desire are closely connected. Understanding how menstrual cycles impact sexual desire can help women feel more in control of their bodies and communicate better with ...

Midway through the month—day 14 in a textbook cycle—that follicle releases the egg, ending the follicular phase. The releasing of the egg is called ovulation. At this point, the body’s ...

Ovulatory problems are a major cause of infertility. Dietary and lifestyle behavior, such as low intake of animal protein and trans fats, and frequent exercise, can reduce the risk of ovulatory ...

Research largely points to the late follicular phase (around day 10 of a 28 day cycle) and ovulation (around day 14) as the riskiest times. In an article published by the British Journal of Sports ...