Track your menstrual cycle length and look for ovulation around 12 to 16 days before your next period
Watch for changes in cervical mucus, which often becomes clear, slippery, and stretchy like egg whites
Check for a slight rise in basal body temperature after ovulation
Use ovulation predictor kits to detect the luteinizing hormone surge
Notice mild one-sided pelvic pain or cramping
Pay attention to increased libido
Observe breast tenderness or bloating
Monitor changes in the cervix, which may become softer, higher, and more open
Use fertility tracking apps to help estimate your fertile window
Confirm patterns over several cycles for better accuracy