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Days 14–16 (average)

Ovulatory Phase

Peak estrogen. The fertile window. Often your highest energy days.

The ovulatory phase is the shortest phase — typically 3–5 days around the middle of your cycle. An LH surge triggers the release of an egg. Estrogen peaks and testosterone rises, often producing a noticeable boost in energy, confidence, and libido.

Hormones

LH surges triggering ovulation. Estrogen peaks. Testosterone rises briefly. Progesterone begins to rise after ovulation.

Energy

Often at its highest — many people feel their most energetic, confident, and social during ovulation.

Common symptoms this phase

Tracking tips for this phase

  • Track ovulation signs — discharge changes to egg-white texture, energy peaks
  • Note any one-sided pelvic pain — this is often mittelschmerz (ovulation pain)
  • Good phase for high-intensity exercise if energy supports it
  • Libido often peaks around ovulation — this is hormonal and normal
  • If trying to conceive, this is your fertile window

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