Operation of the female body is completely dependent on the menstrual cycle, which in turn reports to the action of sex hormones. Accordingly, each phase of the menstrual cycle regulates the production of certain hormones, which primarily affects the nature of the genital tract secretions. Period of ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible?   is no exception. It was during the time of ovulation appear characteristic selection, which is one of the signs of oocyte maturation. Unfortunately, many women do not know what should be a highlight during ovulation and make their changes for the pathology of the sexual organs.

What is ovulation

Ovulation (translated from Latin ovum, or egg) - is the most important stage of the menstrual cycle, during which the leading follicle maturation. In turn, the main follicle bursts, which is accompanied by the release of a mature (ready to fertilize) the egg. Ovum first enters the abdominal cavity, and then into the fallopian tube. This route is aimed at meeting the egg with the sperm (conception), which occurs in the fallopian tube. Ovulation occurs under the action of neurohumoral mechanisms, in particular, it depends on the production of pituitary gonadotropins.

Typically, ovulation occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, for example, if the cycle continues to thirty days, therefore, ovulation should happen on the fifteenth day. Calculation of ovulation is not considered a reliable method of protection against unwanted pregnancy, but is best suited to determine favorable days for conception.

Cervical mucus

The relationship between the nature of vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge: normal or disease?   and the phase of the menstrual cycle was first established by the Australian neurologist John Billings. It was he who discovered that the cervical mucus undergoes changes on the eve of ovulation, which helps calculate the favorable days for conception. To this end, women should watch the daily vaginal secretions and note the changes in the schedule of observations mucus or basal body temperature chart Basal temperature - try to move less .

As you know, in the first phase of the menstrual cycle, cervical mucus is very thick, so that it forms a mucous plug in the cervix, which not only prevents the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms, but also hit the sperm into the uterus. It is because of such a density of mucus it can not be determined externally, and the woman said that at this time it does not have the selection (what is called "dry" period). Before the onset of ovulation, a woman says thinning mucus, it becomes transparent and resembles an egg white, and the allocation of themselves have the characteristic feature of the stretch between the fingers. After ovulation, cervical mucus thickens again. Thus, the nature of the discharge may be noted depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle

• at the end of menstrual discharge is not available;
• the eve of the release of ovulation have the character of a sticky, sticky liquid;
• during ovulation vaginal discharge reminiscent of egg white;
• after ovulation the mucus again becomes sticky and adhesive;
• on the eve of the monthly allocation watery.

This method of determining the nature of the discharge is often used as a physiological method of contraception. It should be noted that this method is not very reliable.

Bloody issues

Sometimes, in the middle of the menstrual cycle, that is, during ovulation, the laundry appear pinkish or minor bleeding. Many women similar phenomena associated with implantation bleeding, that is completely wrong. The main cause of bleeding Spotting - it is important to rule out pathology   during ovulation is rupture of the follicle with a further output of a mature egg. Bleeding associated with increased blood supply to the ovary, especially during ovulation. Typically, spotting at the time release of the egg will not crimson and brownish. Similar spotting observed a few hours before ovulation and can continue for two days.

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It is known that the menstrual cycle is a period during which a woman's body undergoes cyclic changes and aims to ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible? Ie oocyte maturation, the ability to fertilize. Often, women experience a sudden disruption of the menstrual cycle that occurs in the absence of any gynecological pathology. The sudden disruption of the menstrual cycle can occur both on the type of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) or oligomenorrhea Oligomenorrhea - too short menstruation   (rare menstruation) and heavy type (polimenorei) and part (mennoragii) menstruation. However, every woman should remember that even a sudden disruption of the menstrual cycle is the reason for seeking medical attention.

The mechanism of sudden menstrual irregularities

How the menstrual cycle, depends on the state of the central nervous system. That is the central nervous system is the first and main levels in the regulation loop. Effects on the menstrual cycle is carried out primarily by the cerebral cortex and the hypothalamus. They are responsible for the effect of hormones in the body, especially for those hormones that affect the menstrual cycle. Different stresses and other "unexpected" states lead to disruption of communication between the cerebral cortex and the hypothalamus, resulting in disrupted menstrual cycle.

Causes

As becomes clear from the above, a sudden disruption of the menstrual cycle leading factors that have a direct impact on the brain:

• Trauma

Trauma usually lead to the development of depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood , Depressed mood, and a circuit. Against the background of this condition in women often stop menstruating (amenorrhea).

• The hysterical character type

Women are prone to hysterical reactions and demonstrate their feelings, often complain about the extension of the period of menstruation (polimenoreya). That is, the last month for more than seven days.

• Mood swings

Women who are exposed to a sudden and abrupt mood changes (from aggressive to complacency) complain of painful menstruation. Pain during menstruation can be so severe that patients are unable to work.

• Epilepsy

The sudden disruption of the menstrual cycle can happen with this disease, epilepsy. Very often these disorders occur after seizures. In addition, a sudden disruption of the cycle can cause psychosis, schizophrenia or alcohol (delirium tremens). In these cases there is as a shortening of menstrual periods and a decrease in menstrual blood loss, as well as their extension.

• Heavy exercise

Very often a sudden disruption of the menstrual cycle occurs in athletes, due to the depletion of the body's energy. This leads to disruption of neuro-endocrine connections between the cerebral cortex and the hypothalamus and ends with the development of amenorrhea The absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) - ambiguous symptom .

• Fasting

Often, young girls are unhappy with their weight and begin to starve. Rejection of food leads to the accumulation of toxic products in the body that gives all metabolic processes and products hormones (including sex). Such diets lead to the cessation of menstruation.

• Sudden loss or weight gain

The sharp change in body weight causes a disturbance of endocrine processes in the body, including menstrual cycle.

• Sudden injury

The pain and fear of injuries at different influences on the cerebral cortex, which also leads to a malfunction of the brain, the hypothalamus. Injuries tend to cause cessation of menstruation.

• Acute infectious diseases

Acute infectious diseases such as influenza, SARS and other cause spasm of blood vessels, impaired immune system and can lead to complications in various organs of the reproductive system.

• Overheating

Overheating (visiting steam bath or sauna) is also dangerous sudden development of menstrual disorders.

Treatment

Treatment sudden menstrual disorders is to eliminate reasons that caused it. For example, in various neurotic disorders is shown visiting a psychologist and psychoanalyst. Restoration of body weight without assigning different hormonal preparations normalize the menstrual cycle.

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