If the menstrual cycle is regular, the ovulation date is generally around 14 days before the next period. After the egg is released, it can survive in the fallopian tube for 1-2 days, waiting for fertilization; while sperm can maintain fertilization capability in the female fallopian tube for 2-3 days, making it easy to conceive a few days before and after ovulation. Therefore, the 5 days before and 4 days after ovulation, totaling 10 days, are called the ovulation period, also known as the “dangerous period.”
Women are more impulsive during ovulation.
During ovulation, women will have noticeable changes in vaginal discharge, first becoming more and then clear and translucent, similar to egg whites, able to stretch into threads and very visible on undergarments. This can also be used as a basis for judging the ovulation period.
Dr. Xiong Hongguang, the chief physician of the Department of Gynecology at Daqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, said:
The manifestations of women during ovulation vary from person to person. Most women do not feel any specific discomfort during ovulation. Some women may experience breast tenderness, lower abdominal pain, or lower back pain. Their appetite decreases; they have increased energy; heightened sexual desire; these manifestations during ovulation are related to changes in estrogen levels in the body and do not require treatment if they do not affect daily life.
A study at the University of Texas at San Antonio found that women during ovulation have a stronger desire to shop. This may be because the desire for a male partner triggers a psychological pattern of seeking diversity, making women want to buy more things.
The study provides the first evidence that women’s behavioral choices in personal relationships can influence consumer behavior choices. In addition, women during ovulation make a variety of shopping choices, not repeatedly purchasing the same items or brands.
During ovulation, women should pay attention to “3 more and 2 less” in their diet, which is more suitable for the body’s needs.
Since women’s appetite may decrease during ovulation, yet their energy is high and their desire to perform is strong, a balanced diet is needed to meet the body’s energy requirements.
Eat more poultry.
During ovulation, women may have a poor appetite but require more energy, so adding some meat to the diet can better meet the body’s energy needs.
Poultry meat is a high-protein, low-fat food rich in micronutrients and fat-soluble vitamins. Chicken, duck, quail, pigeon, as well as eggs and milk, are excellent sources of nutrition.
Eat more fresh fruits.
Women are generally more active during ovulation, enjoy self-expression, and have high energy levels. Therefore, they have a greater need for water and should maintain good hydration habits. Eating fresh fruits can help replenish the body’s water content.
In addition, fresh fruits and vegetables contain rich carbohydrates, vitamins, fiber, and minerals, which can improve metabolism and enhance mood.
Eat more seafood.
Fish, shrimp, crab, and other shellfish are also high-protein, low-fat foods with high energy content.
In addition, seafood is rich in micronutrients such as calcium, zinc, iodine, selenium, which are easily absorbed by the body.
Limit intake of “heavy” foods.
Avoid fried foods, spicy hot pot, high-fat, high-salt foods, as the female body’s metabolism is active during this time, a light diet can reduce the body’s metabolic burden and promote health.
Avoid smoking and drinking.
Women during this period are more active and self-expressive, less cautious than during menstruation, and may engage in smoking and drinking behavior during gatherings with friends. However, this is detrimental to health, especially for women planning to conceive; they should not smoke or drink, and avoid spending extended periods in places with second-hand smoke.
Dr. Li Li, a gynecologist at Jinan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, also suggested:
During ovulation, women should consume more fruits and avoid spicy foods. Mild cases of ovulation bleeding symptoms can be self-regulated with the consumption of softening foods such as turtle, turtle shell, fish, shrimp, black-bone chicken, black sesame, eggs, mushrooms, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Avoid fried, greasy, spicy, or excessively stimulating foods, and excessive sweet foods.
In addition to diet, it is important to avoid excessive mental exertion, fatigue, and emotional fluctuations. Engage in positive social activities. Choose moderate to intense exercises such as climbing, running, swimming, or going to the gym, while maintaining an optimistic mindset for overall physical and mental health.
