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The Benefits Of Ovulation For Maintaining Good Health

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
December 28, 2021

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  • What are the Signs of Ovulation?
  • What are the Benefits of Ovulation?
  • What are the Risks Associated with Ovulation?
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Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovaries every month. Women produce estrogen and progesterone hormones that control their menstrual cycle and fertility during this time. Ovulation usually happens mid-cycle, about 14 days before a woman’s next period starts. For those who are trying to conceive, knowing the benefits of ovulation is like knowing the ‘fertile window’ when they are more likely to get pregnant.

The menstrual cycle is the regular monthly release of hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, which cause the ovaries to release an egg. During this time, the body prepares for pregnancy. Ovulation occurs when the follicle ruptures and releases an egg from the ovaries.

Ovulation occurs every month as the egg matures. Ovulation is a healthy and natural process. It is an important milestone for people with ovaries who are trying to get pregnant and those who use natural family planning methods.

What is Ovulation?

Ovulation is the process of releasing an egg from one of the ovaries. The most fertile time for most women is about two weeks before the next period, which is called the follicular phase. This usually lasts for about 12-14 days and can result in pregnancy if there is intercourse with ejaculation during that time. On the other hand, it can happen at any point during the menstrual’s cycle, and some can even have more than one egg released each month.

How does Ovulation Affect Women?

Research has found that ovulation is a natural process in the menstrual cycle that stimulates the body to produce estrogen. The estrogen hormone enhances the libido and sexual arousal, giving an increased interest in sex. In addition, it stimulates the production of the female hormones progesterone and testosterone.

What are the Signs of Ovulation?

There are several signals that can indicate that you are about to ovulate. Here are some of the most common ones:

  • Fertility App prediction for regular mestrual cycles
  • Basal Body Temperature
  • Cervical Mucus
  • Mood Swings
  • Cervix Positioning

The most reliable sign of ovulation is cervical mucus production. The consistency of this mucus changes with your menstrual cycle, and it becomes wetter and more elastic around the time of ovulation. Although it might be difficult to notice this mucus, which is really more like a slippery fluid than the mucus you find in your nose, it is very important as it can be used to accurately time ovulation. A change in cervical mucus is the most accurate way of knowing if you are about to ovulate, but it is not the only way. There are a number of other signs that ovulation will occur, including increased body temperature; increased sex drive

What are the Benefits of Ovulation?

Ovulation comes with a number of benefits, which include a decrease in the risk of ovarian cancer and an increase in fertility. The benefits of ovulation also helps you to understand what is happening with your hormones and reproductive system. Some people only ovulate every other month or so, but there are some who may not have any cycles without being pregnant.

A new study published in Cell shows the benefits of estradiol. High levels of this hormone are shown to have positive effects on muscle metabolism, insulin sensitivity, bone strength, and the cardiovascular system.

Ovulation hormones offer weekly benefits to different human physiology. Progesterone eliminates inflammation, regulates immune function, and aids in thyroid function. It adds support to healthy breast tissue and healthy brain functions. The cycle also reduces the risk of ovarian cancer.

The benefit of ovulation is both short-term and long-term: women become stronger and build a metabolic reserve and better health. With ovarian hormones, the benefits of ovulation are both short-term: women become stronger, and long-term: building metabolic reserve and better health.

Canadian endocrinology professor Jerilynn Prior explains that women benefit from ovulation for many different reasons: “women benefit from 35 to 40 years of ovulatory cycles, not just for fertility but also to prevent osteoporosis, stroke, dementia, heart disease, and breast cancer.”

What are the Risks Associated with Ovulation?

Specific risks associated with ovulation include irregular periods and an increased risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer. It is also important to note that not having ovulation may be linked to a number of health problems, including infertility, menopause, and osteoporosis. Most women are able to have a baby after they stop using the pill. Take this quiz on the menstrual cycle to help you learn more. However, the pill can be a good option if you want to prevent pregnancy and have experienced any of the following: For birth control pills, this includes a missed period as well.

The ovary, which is the site of oocyte production, maintains production at a steady rate. Women are born with about one million eggs that are developed in the ovaries. These eggs are continuously being processed by the follicle so that only one matures each month. The uterus, which is the site of fertilization and development, constantly changes due to hormonal influence.

Ovulation is an important part of life for most healthy humans. For Professor Prior, it’s a “creator of good health,” which is most telling when taken as an indicator of good health. According to the author, most things that may be problematic with regard to your health are revealed in the lack of ovulation.

Doctors should always ask their patients about menstruation so as to show them how it is integral to their overall health. In December 2015, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists agreed with the American Academy of Pediatrics on a groundbreaking statement that might have been overlooked by many–Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign.

Learning to observe, chart, and interpret an ovulatory cycle is one of the most significant steps women can take. Called body literacy, it demands proactive awareness by being in tune with our own fertility. Mastering this skill will have powerful benefits across your life.

If you aren’t considering the benefits of ovulation, you’re not considering your overall health using ovulation as a tracker of good health. Infano‘s period tracking app can help you track your menstrual cycle and predict ovulation dates. You can download the app here.

Read more about menstruation on our blog: https://infano.care/category/periods/

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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LGBT Influencers Who Defied The Idea Of ‘Assigning Gender At Birth’!

Written By: Sonali
September 17, 2020 | 07:15 PM |
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We are in the 21st century, post 377 era but still half of the ‘janta’ struggle to understand the very obvious fact that the gender assigned at birth has nothing to do with one’s sexuality!

While the homo sapiens managed to explain the theory of polygamy and convinced themselves that menstruation is not some ‘jaanleva bimari’, I couldn’t understand why is it so hard for them to understand a ‘male’ need not like ‘females’ and that he may or may not like any gender of his choice and vice versa.

I’m introducing you today to five of the well-known influencers from the LGBT community who were assigned ‘male’ as the gender on their birth, but they proved it had nothing to do with their sexual orientation!

Alex Matthew

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#TBT to when I performed for first time in #Mumbai. It was memorable. I met many people who are near and dear to me ❤ Picture Courtesy: @agentsofishq #Mayamma #mayathedragqueen #indiandragqueen #brownqueens #dragqueensofindia #rainbow #smile #pride #southindian #dragrace #dragperformance #dragqueenart #rupaulsdragracelive #happiness #bangalore #LGBT #queer #fabulous #queenoflove #lockdown2020 #entertainer #performance #showqueen #instadragqueen

A post shared by മായമ്മ || Alex Mathew (@mayathedragqueen) on Sep 18, 2020 at 1:45am PDT

Alex, also known as the ‘Maya the Drag queen’ is one of the rare talents you will ever meet. The artist identifies self as Queer and is popularly known by the character ‘mayamma’ whose motto is to bring out and express all atrocities faced by the LGBT+ community.

Alex, through his art, tries to show people that drag performance is an art which has nothing to do with the gender or community the performer belongs to. The character ‘mayamma’ wishes to inspire women to be strong and fight back abuse.

Rohit Singh

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Being non-binary means for me is finally being in a space where I feel conscious and confident about the decisions I make in life and not having my body be regulated by one tight narrative. It has created pathways for me to be more creative, more vulnerable, and more resilient in the face of adversity. Being non-binary means everything to me, it has helped shape me into the person and advocate I am today. #makeup #makeuphasnogender #reels #gendernonconforming #genderfluid

A post shared by Rohit Singh (@roro_love_makeup) on Sep 4, 2020 at 7:24am PDT

Rohit, a professional make-up artist, is breaking all gender-based stereotypes by showing that make-up is not gender-specific. 

For him, make-up is a form of art which is nothing less than magic and on which he doesn’t want any type of societal rules. 

Sushant Divgikar

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Namaskarrrrrr !!! My hustle has been real , it’s been hard and I’m just putting it out there now and forever , I’m never backing down. You can stare at me but never look through me because I’m THAT diamond. I’ve only been taught by my lovely parents to believe in myself and love everything I do. So here I am rocking these custom made shoes which I am absolutely lovinggggg. RANI ke taraf se HAAAN HAIII !! I’m delighted and extremely honoured to be among the #50SuperstarsOfChange By @adidasoriginals #SuperstarsOfChange #adidasSuperstars Design credits for the custom made shoes – Chaitanya Dixit ( the artist who worked on making this design come alive ) @chaitanya_dixit And to everyone out there that has been told you’re not good enough , I just want to tell you all , pay no attention to Naysayers because they ain’t paying your bills ✌🏼 #queendom #queen #slay #rani #ranikohenur #sushantdivgikar #lgbt #queer #pride #adidasoriginals #custommade

A post shared by Sushant Divgikr/ Rani KoHEnur (@sushantdivgikr) on Sep 7, 2020 at 6:28am PDT

Sushant, the winner of Mr Gay India 2014, is one you can call an all-rounder. From being a well-known singer to a performer to a drag artist, his talents are beyond exemplary. 

His drag queen character ‘Rani KoHEnur’, is the first-ever drag queen who got telecasted on national television. He is also known for his great acting skills and confident presentations.

Vqueeram Aditya Sahai

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the airport. again. same unimaginative rules. so much grey and white light it could be suitcase of a manager. then comes the tranny. no longer begging in the streets. none of the paraphernalia she must draw around herself to get some money because respect is impossible. a life even more so, if there is a threshold to the impossible that can be crossed without a boat. here is a english wali tranny. not exactly the shemale of their fantasies because she doesn’t have the boobs but also because she thinks she shouldn’t be fucked with. what does she know? when my bags are checked twice & then by hand, when the security person needs the neck of a tennis umpire going from my body to my id, back & forth till convinced that they are the right person to check my wrongful personhood. when before i have arrived at the desk, there is a huddle of every security staff behind the counter to smirk, amuse, wonder. an insatiable curiosity. but i’m the cat to be sacrificed. the guard will run the machine twice, ask questions about every beep since there is a zipper on the pants where he doesn’t expect it, there is a belly ring i must lift my tee to show, will ask questions about other curiosities i may be hiding, laugh at his own sexualisation of the moment, & then he will grope. twice. no tranny has made it to the stereotype of a terrorist so why is security so invested in my gender? it is simple. the security regimes wants to ensure the order of things, ensure passengers at the airport are given a normal experience. i don’t belong there. so i must be violated because i cannot be thrown out. so i don’t have the gall to show up again, given i have the gall to wear what i’m wearing. in the ways they join ranks, hold fort, become one leviathan against my audacity & transgression; my violation allows for the distraught to regroup. i upset the normalcy of their lives & so in the knowledge of what one of their own did to me, in the silence of my protest, in the high fives after i pick my bag there is the reformed community, the renewed normal. this is the vulnerable with guns. the trouble of anaesthetised surfaces. the community i help build. a virus a whole body fights.

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Vikramaditya, a former professor at Ambedkar University, is known for keeping an unconventional view of the gender binary. Her work on gender inequality, ideology and opinions, and violence on LGBT+ shows his firm stand on LGBT+ issues.

She encourages people to love their sexuality and gender while accepting the realities and taking necessary steps to prevent injustice.

Vivek Shraya

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The 10 year anniversary edition of GOD LOVES HAIR is officially out today 🥳 In 2010, when I self-published this book, I had no manager, no agent, no publicist, no MFA, no writing community, and obviously, no publisher. I also had no giant motivations outside from a desire to share my story. It’s been a surprising journey, moving into the publishing industry—from hand selling copies at craft fairs and bookstores refusing to stock my book to being a staff pick on front tables, from creating a fake PR email address to send out press kits to having the support of publishing teams, from being ineligible for writing grants and prizes to being invited to be on literary juries, from sleeping in airports on my first book tour to sometimes having travel expenses covered, and of course, from being self-published to now being a publisher. I take none of this for granted especially because the job of an artist, as we’ve seen this year, is a precarious one. And despite the privileges and access I have gained, what I am proudest of is that I had the courage to write and release this book. I am so grateful to each and everyone of you who purchased an early copy, and especially grateful to my close friends who convinced me that my story was worth sharing. I wouldn’t have a career and the sense of purpose I’ve had this past decade without all of you ❤️ Big shout out to @juliananeufeld_draws for being such a wonderful collaborator and my publisher @arsenalpulp for celebrating this milestone. Signed copies and limited edition posters illustrated by Juliana are available @glassbookshop. Catch you on my ig live tomorrow at 8 PM EST for the book launch event! #godloveshair 📸: @vanessaheins 💄: @alanna_of_love

A post shared by VIVEK SHRAYA 🆚 (@vivekshraya) on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:00am PDT

Vivek, the author of the best-selling book ‘I’m Afraid of Men’, is also the creator of the album ‘Part‑Time Woman’. She is an artist whose work can be found in different genres –– music, visual art, literature, film, theatre –– you call it, she probably has done it.

Her work aims to educate and inspire their audience about topics, including mental health, queerness, and inclusion.

Share your story with us & we will share it with the world! #MyStory #LGBT

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Sonali

A 'non-9-5 desk job' ambivert geek who chooses her own audience, Sonali loves sharing stories and finding the corners where humanity still exists! She believes that every individual's story is unique and special. She loves writing about the untouched and unspoken segments of society. When not writing, you can find her listening to someone's stories or playing with dogs. Sonali values mental health and encourages people to speak their heart out!

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