Sanaz Ghazal, MD, FACOG, is a double board-certified fertility specialist and the founder and medical director of the innovative fertility clinic RISE Fertility. At RISE Fertility, Dr. Ghazal ...

Ovulation refers to the release of an egg from an ovary. It usually happens around 12–16 days before the next period. Some people may feel pain in their lower abdomen at this time, and a person’s ...

A typical ovulation cycle lasts 24 hours once a month. It generally occurs on day 14 of a 28-day cycle but may vary a little for some individuals. Keeping a record of your cycles can help you predict ...

Ovulation spotting is light bleeding that occurs around the time that you ovulate. It’s relatively uncommon but is not a reason for concern. Ovulation spotting is light bleeding that occurs around the ...

For years, health and fitness experts have encouraged those who menstruate to ‘cycle sync’ their workouts to their menstrual cycle. According to the theory, adjusting your exercise style and intensity ...