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In theory, the body ovulates most regularly and reliably if someone is not over- or underweight, said Jessica Chan, a reproductive endocrinologist at Cedars-Sinai.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

While it is uncommon, a young girl can get pregnant even before her first period, specifically when she ovulates for the first time — which is usually about 14 days before her first menstrual period.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2022

As a human who ovulates and dates, I find the birth control offerings most intriguing—and in my opinion, birth control is in a different ethical order from some of the other medicines.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2019

In the days or weeks before she ovulates, a woman’s BBT will usually hover between 36.1C and 36.5C.

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2016

Darcy ovulates every 28 days, and Raul’s sperm count is normal.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013