Ovulation Symptoms
Secondary Fertility Signs

Many women are fortunate enough to notice small ovulation symptoms, termed secondary fertility signs. These may be experience on a regular basis, and are thus very helpful in being able to provide "infertility tips" during a monthly cycle.

These signs do not necessarily occur in all women, or in every cycle in individual women. None the less, they are still very practical signs to aid women in identifying their ovulation fertility days.

The three primary ovulation signs can be found on signs of ovulation.

Secondary Fertility Signs

A sign of infertility is often seen as lack of ovulation. Therefore knowing when this happens will be an advantage to timing intercourse appropriately:

• pain or ache near the ovaries

• mid cycle spotting

• abdominal bloating

• water retention

• increased energy levels

• heightened sense of sight, smell and taste

• increased sensitivity in breasts and skin

• tenderness in the breasts

• increased sexual awareness

Ovulation signs

These signs are not considered as primary signs, and should be used in support of monitoring the primary signs. Ovulation pain is considered an excellent secondary fertility sign, to corroborate the three primary signs. This pain is normally felt on the side where ovulation occurs.

While these signs do not occur in all woman, for those that do, they are a helpful source of information. They are a good indication of ovulation.

Therefore if you are monitoring your primary fertility signs as recommended on signs of ovulation, then these symptoms will support your findings of your fertile days.

Recognizing the small but important ovulation signs and symptoms.

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