Sign #1: Increased cervical mucous- Cervical mucous will increase before ovulation and right around ovulation you will notice slippery “egg white” looking cervical mucous.
Sign #2: Increased sex-drive- You may be more interested in sex or be more easily aroused around the time of ovulation. Some people believe this is a biologically designed way to ensure reproduction.
Sign #3: Breast tenderness- Some women will notice breast tenderness or other premenstrual symptoms around the time of ovulation.
Sign #4: Bloating and water weight- You may be bloated or retaining water around the time of ovulation.
Sign #5: Swollen vagina or vulva- Your labia or vagina may become full and more sensitive.
Sign #6: Ovulation pain (Mittelschmerz or midpain)- You may feel cramping or achiness around the time of ovulation.
Sign #7: Cervix position is high and soft- If you are checking your cervix it will feel high, soft and more open around the time of ovulation. It will be more difficult to reach during ovulation.
Sign #8: Moodiness or increased energy- You may have mood swings around the time of ovulation. Some women may feel a boost of energy prior to ovulation.
Sign #9: Ovulation spotting - some women notice light spotting around the time of ovulation.
Sign #10: Headaches or nausea - Some women are sensitive to hormonal changes and may have headaches or nausea before ovulation.