Sign of ovulation nearing ...

[Anonymous]

I've observed that nearing my supposed fertile period, it starts to feel a bit itchy down there. Not unbearably, but there are some different sensations than seem to be there at other times of the month. Does anyone else have this, too?

[Anonymous]

At that time you should have clear stretchy cervical mucus, and your hormones usually makes sex more desirable.

[Anonymous]

Yes, thanks PP ... I have observed that, though coincidentally there is this slight itchy feeling at times. I'm sure it's no surprise, then, that those sensations (at least in my case) are all expected/related at that time of month ...

[Anonymous]

It's not surprising OP. It could be an isolated mild yeast infection, maybe vaginitis, or something along those lines. Your body changes throughout the ovulation/menstration cycle. During ovulation, the secretions/pH/BBT all shift which can create a cozy environment for yeast or other bacteria to grow a little more and create some minor itching. Your body can usually resolve this as the cycle progresses to the non-ovulatory phase (the "2ww").

For me, my ovulation "sign" are zits. I always have a small break out around my chin. I don't even bother with OPKs. I just need to look in the mirror and use my chart to know when I'm ovulating.