Confused periods are generally defined as irregular periods. Ovulation cannot usually be calculated from irregular periods, but it can be clarified by monitoring body temperature or performing follicle monitoring.
For women who have irregular periods, it is not possible to calculate ovulation based on about 14 days before the next menstrual period because the endometrial lining of the uterus grows and sheds at a different time than in women with regular menstrual cycles. If you want to be sure about the ovulation period, some women with irregular periods can measure their basal body temperature every day, which usually rises by 0.3 to 0.5 degrees Celsius during the ovulation period.
In addition to monitoring body temperature, ovulation can also be monitored through the use of ovulation test strips, ultrasound to monitor follicular development, and observation of vaginal secretion pulsatility. Of the above methods, the use of ovulation test strips and ultrasound to monitor follicles are more accurate.
For women of childbearing age who have irregular menstrual periods and do not have the desire to have children, they should pay attention to monitoring the ovulation period, and they should also take protective measures when having sex to prevent unwanted pregnancies.