ovulation

Ovulation is the process when a egg is discharged from a woman's ovary.

Facts About Ovulation

• Ovulation occurs about the midpoint of a woman's cycle, when an egg is released by a surge of luteinizing hormone.
• The fertile period for a woman begins about four days before ovulation and continues until one day after ovulation.
• Many factors can throw off the ovulation date including stress, illness, change in diet or an increase in physical activity.