Patient's question:
My menstrual cycle is long and not very regular, with lengths of 36, 35, 34, and 33 days. This month, my period started on October 9th and ended on the 14th. Usually, my menstrual flow is not heavy, and it decreases significantly by the third day, lasting about 5-7 days in total. Can someone help me calculate my ovulation period? We have been trying to conceive for three months without success!Doctor's answer:
Ovulation Mature follicles develop to a certain stage, prominently protruding from the surface of the ovary. As the amount of follicular fluid increases and intracavitary pressure rises, the ovarian tissue at the protruding part becomes progressively thinner, eventually rupturing. The secondary oocyte along with its surrounding zona pellucida and corona radiata is expelled from the ovary along with the follicular fluid, a process known as ovulation.An egg is the female reproductive cell, produced by one of the ovaries each month. The egg must mature before it can be released from the ovary. The egg matures within a fluid-filled vesicle, and its jellyfish-like appearance is quite fitting. A woman typically releases about 400 eggs in her lifetime, with a maximum of around 500. The average lifespan of an egg is 12–24 hours, although some reports suggest it can survive for up to 36 hours—likely a particularly "robust" egg.