Today I address one of the most prevalent myths about the menstrual cycle. Can women ovulate multiple times per cycle? Is it possible to ovulate once in your cycle and again a week later? Is it possible to ovulate while pregnant? In today’s episode I lay these myths to rest and set the record straight once and for all!

Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.

 

Topics discussed in today's episode:  What are common myths about the menstrual cycle The biological process of the menstrual cycle  When does your true menstrual period happen  The effects of estrogen in your cycle What happens during ovulation How long does ovulation last  Why it’s not possible to have double ovulation Ways to confirm ovulation Events that may be confused for double ovulation What causes delayed ovulation What is a double peak  What does a positive ovulation kit predict  How the human reproductive cycle operates What happens to our bodies during pregnancy How the body blocks itself from being able to become pregnant again while already pregnant  The importance of knowing pregnancy and implantation cannot just happen at random Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her  FacebookTwitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Timing of Sexual Intercourse in Relation to Ovulation Implantation in Assisted Reproduction: A Look at Endometrial Receptivity The Signals and Molecular Pathways Involved in Implantation, A Symbiotic Interaction Between Blastocyst and Endometrium Involving Adhesion and Tissue Invasion The Concept of Superfetation: A Critical Review on a ‘Myth’ in Mammalian Reproduction FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 250 | The Top 5 Myths About Fertility Awareness  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 128 | The Biggest Myths About Sex and Female Orgasm | 5 Practical Ways To Have Better Sex | The Key To Orgasms During Sex | Sex & Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 085 | Myths and Facts About Fertility, The Pill & Ovulation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 001 | Myths and Facts about Fertility Awareness | Intro Part 2

 

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility

This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

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This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

 

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