When did ovulation occur and how long is the egg viable for fertilization in a woman with a menstrual cycle, experiencing mittelschmerz, and having LH (Luteinizing Hormone) levels of 12.3, 26.7, 45, 22, and 12.1, and EWCM (Egg White Cervical Mucus) on cycle day 14?

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Timing of Ovulation Based on Your Hormone Data

Based on your LH surge pattern peaking at 45 on CD14 at 9:30am, ovulation most likely occurred between late CD14 (evening) and early CD15, approximately 24-36 hours after your LH surge began on CD13 evening, with the egg remaining viable for 12-24 hours after release. 1

Understanding Your LH Surge Pattern

Your hormone data shows a classic LH surge progression:

  • CD13 evening (6:15pm): LH 26.7 - this marks the beginning of your LH surge 1
  • CD14 morning (9:30am): LH 45 - this is your LH peak 1
  • CD14 evening onwards: Declining LH values (22 → 12.1) - post-ovulatory decline 2

Ovulation timing occurs 28-36 hours after the beginning of the LH rise, or 8-20 hours after the LH peak. 1 Given your LH began rising on CD13 evening and peaked CD14 morning, ovulation most likely occurred:

  • 24-36 hours after CD13 6:15pm = CD14 evening through CD15 early morning
  • 8-20 hours after CD14 9:30am peak = CD14 evening through CD15 morning

Supporting Evidence from Your Other Markers

Your physical symptoms and hormone patterns strongly support ovulation occurring in this timeframe:

Estrogen Pattern (E1G)

  • Progressive rise: 176.2 → 215.1 → 258.6 indicates proper follicular development 3
  • Peak estrogen typically occurs days 12-14, triggering the LH surge 3
  • Your pattern aligns perfectly with imminent ovulation 4

Progesterone Pattern (PDG)

  • CD13-14: PDG 1.6 → 1.5 (pre-ovulatory baseline) 4
  • CD15: PDG 1.1 (still low, as progesterone rises 2-3 days post-ovulation) 1
  • Ovulation confirmation requires PDG ≥5 µg/mL measured 7 days after suspected ovulation 5

Physical Symptoms

  • EWCM on CD14: Indicates peak fertility immediately before ovulation 6
  • Cramps CD14 (all day until 6pm): Periovulatory pain typically occurs within 24 hours before ovulation 6
  • 2am CD15 pulling/achy cramps for one hour: This mittelschmerz pattern suggests ovulation was actively occurring 6
  • CD15 symptoms (nipple sensitivity, flushed cheeks, body warmth): Post-ovulatory hormonal changes 4

Egg Viability Window

The egg remains viable for fertilization for only 12-24 hours after release. 5 This is significantly shorter than sperm survival time.

Your Optimal Fertile Window

Sperm can survive 3-5 days in fertile cervical mucus. 5 Based on your ovulation timing (late CD14/early CD15), intercourse from CD11-CD15 would have been within your fertile window, with CD13-14 being the most optimal days since sperm would already be present when the egg was released. 5

Clinical Interpretation of Your LH Surge

Your LH surge shows normal characteristics:

  • Duration: Multi-day surge with clear peak is within normal range 2
  • Configuration: Single clear peak on CD14 is typical 2
  • Timing relationship: The 24-36 hour interval between surge onset and ovulation is standard 1, 7

Individual LH surges are extremely variable in configuration, amplitude, and duration among normally fertile women. 2 Your pattern with a clear rise, peak, and decline is consistent with normal ovulation.

Confirming Ovulation Occurred

To definitively confirm ovulation occurred this cycle:

  • Check PDG levels 7 days after suspected ovulation (around CD21-22 if you ovulated CD14-15) 5
  • PDG ≥5 µg/mL confirms successful ovulation 5
  • Sustained PDG >5 µg/mL throughout days 7-10 post-ovulation indicates adequate luteal function 4

Your current CD15 PDG of 1.1 is expected since progesterone doesn't rise significantly until 2-3 days post-ovulation. 1

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