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 ...

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 ...

You may experience mild cramps or pain around the time of ovulation. This pain is medically known as mittelschmerz. Mittelschmerz is a German word meaning “middle pain.” Not every woman will have ...