MyFertilityGuide

Will my Ovulation Chart Tell Me if I’m Pregnant?

There is no way to know for sure whether or not you’re pregnant just by looking at your ovulation chart. You can, however, look at the patterns of your fertility signs and note any abnormalities that may signal a possible pregnancy. For example, an elevated basal body temperature longer than usual after ovulation may be one clue. The luteal phase lasts for about 14 days after ovulation, so if your BBT remains elevated after that, it may be a hint at pregnancy. At this point in your cycle, however, it’s far better to take a home pregnancy test than to guess by looking at the calendar.

What are Other Signs of Pregnancy?

Every woman’s body is different, but there are some signs of pregnancy that, in addition to data on your ovulation chart, may help you determine whether or not you’re pregnant. These might include:

• Nausea
• Frequent urination
• Sore or sensitive breasts
• Spotting
• Abdominal cramping
• Extreme fatigue
• Extraordinary hunger

Nausea does not usually begin until after a few weeks when the hormones have built up. The same is true for the frequent urination. The rest of the symptoms—hunger and craving, fatigue, cramps, and spotting—may also be symptoms of menses. Sometimes the desire to be pregnant can make ordinary premenstrual symptoms look like pregnancy symptoms.

However, it is just as possible to be pregnant without exhibiting any of these symptoms at all.

Will Implantation Symptoms Be On My Ovulation Chart?

Possibly. Symptoms of implantation are slight spotting of light pink or rust colored blood and/or slight abdominal cramping. Though these can signify menses or problems like ectopic pregnancy depending upon their severity, IF they are not usually on your ovulation chart AND if you had intercourse during your fertile period AND these symptoms appear about five to ten days after ovulation occurs then it’s possible that they are signs of implantation. More clues of implantation include:

• A second shift in basal body temperature at the same time as abdominal cramping and/or light spotting
• A drop in basal body temperature for just one day around the same time

However, just like pregnancy symptoms, many women experience implantation without noticing any physical symptoms at all.

When To Take a Home Pregnancy Test

Fourteen days after ovulation or the day after you miss your period is a good time to take the test. If you get a negative result, take it again in a few days if your period still hasn’t begun. If you have any questions, contact the 1-800 number on the package or consult your doctor.