What Is Ovulation?

Ovulation is the part of your menstrual cycle when your ovary releases an egg. This usually happens around 14 days before your next period and marks the most fertile time in your cycle.

If the egg is not fertilized, your hormone levels drop and your body sheds the uterine lining, which causes your period.

🧠 Why Ovulation Matters

Ovulation is essential for pregnancy and a key signal that your hormones are functioning as they should. Even with regular periods, ovulation might not happen consistently. Understanding your ovulation patterns can provide insight into your fertility and overall hormonal health.

🔍 Signs of Ovulation

You may notice signs like clear, stretchy cervical mucus, mild pelvic discomfort known as mittelschmerz, a slight rise in basal body temperature, or changes in libido and energy. These are helpful clues, but hormone testing is the most reliable way to confirm if and when you ovulate.

🩸 Hormones That Control Ovulation

Ovulation is controlled by a group of key reproductive hormones. Testing these can help you understand if and why your ovulation may be irregular:

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Triggers the release of the egg from the ovary
• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Supports the growth and development of ovarian follicles
• Estradiol (Estrogen): Helps thicken the uterine lining and prepare the body for ovulation
• Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH): Reflects your remaining egg supply (ovarian reserve)
• Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG): Regulates the availability of other hormones like estrogen and testosterone

An imbalance in any of these hormones can disrupt ovulation, even if your cycle appears normal.

🏠 Can You Test Ovulation Hormones at Home?

Yes. With the Strawberry's Comprehensive Hormone Panel, you can test all of these key hormones from home with a small blood sample. Your results are reviewed by include clear explanations plus next-step recommendations.

💡 Why Check Ovulation?

Irregular ovulation can be a sign of PCOS, thyroid issues, perimenopause, or hormonal imbalances triggered by stress, lifestyle, or diet. Early testing gives you clarity before symptoms escalate.

✨ Ready to Understand Your Cycle?

Ovulation is one of your body’s best indicators of reproductive and overall health. Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply want answers, hormone testing is a smart, science-backed starting point. It’s lab-based accuracy, delivered to your door.

Check your ovulation hormones with us and learn what your cycle is really telling you.