You should have intercourse the day you detect mucus of this consistency and at least the following day to optimize your chance of pregnancy. After ovulation, you may notice that the mucus becomes clumpy, thickened, and opaque. It is no longer thin and stretchy. This is an indicator that ovulation has already taken place. Another body sign that may indicate impending ovulation is cramping.
Some women say they can actually feel the egg being released from the ovary.
Cramping can manifest itself as either sharp or dull abdominal pain or twinge. It usually lasts just a few days or less. Additional body signs may include nausea and an increase in libido around the time of ovulation. You may get only one or even none of these signs, as they manifest differently from one woman to another. In addition to the methods and tools described above, you may find our Ovulation Calculator useful.