Your period may not be the only painful part of your menstrual cycle – isn't being a woman fun? Here's everything to know about ovulation.

These tests detect the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge that occurs just before ovulation, helping identify the best time to attempt pregnancy. But what happens if you're already pregnant?

Your sex drive often fluctuates depending on what part of the cycle you're in. Due to the rise in hormones during ovulation, it's normal to experience more sexual desire. Here's why.

The fact is, there's still only one way to get pregnant -- by a sperm fertilizing the woman's egg, which can happen for only about 12 to 24 hours after ovulation-- approximately 14 days before the ...

It typically happens once a month. Timing sex with ovulation increases your chance of getting pregnant. Tracking your periods can give you a sense of when you'll most likely be ovulating.

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A team of international researchers has identified a new sex hormone that plays a crucial role in stimulating ovulation.