HI!
There really isn't a good way to differentiate the cause of the pain. Implantation symptoms and PMS symptoms are very similar. And many people have NO symptoms.
The only thing to do, is wait and see what the pregnancy test shows--this drives every one crazy!
Breast tenderness may or may not occur, but probably will sooner or later if you do conceive.
A good follicle size is 20mm--so yours sounds great!
Sperm survives for up to about 72 hours in the female reproductive tract.
Your MOST fertile times are three days before until two-three days after ovulation. So, for example if you have a 28 day cycle, your fertile time is days 11-16. If you are using ovulation predictors, be sure to remember that they show the LH surge which occurs 24-48 hours before actual ovulation.
When HCG is administered, the follicle ruptures 24-48 hours later.
I think that covers all your questions. I hope this is helpful!
Dr B
hi! if you have a regular period suppose to be you had a period last may 4 (first day of last mens) and then you'll hav eyour ovulation on may 17 (14th day from the first day). so you'll be fertile from may15-may17 (this will be the time you have to have sex for you to have a baby) the sperm usually stays inside the uterus up to 3 days.. and then when implantation occurs (7days after the successful intercourse), there's no pain,, and you'll be having some spotting, 'coz that is the time the egg is implanted.
then if you didn't succeed you'll be having your next menstruation suppose to be on May 31.
trying to have sex post ovulation will not be succesful of concieving,, coz there will be no egg to be fertilized anymore.. a woman stays ovulated for 24 hours only. so better count the 14th day from the first day of your period, then that will be your ovulation day,
breast do become tendes when you are pregnant and when you're gonna have your period. so be careful on that one, its not a positive sign of pregnancy,, and having nausea either, coz,, one week before having a period its normal to have this signs.
hope this helps..^_^
Have u seen ur period now?
can anyone suggest a good ovulation predictor which indicates LH surge...
thanks a tonne.. so nice of you to do this for me..it is inded helpful
Thank you Doctor for taking out time and answering my queries its really helpful...