Ovulation Detection

Method to determine the occurrence of OVULATION by direct or indirect means. Indirect methods examine the effects of PROGESTERONE on cervical mucus (CERVIX MUCUS), or basal body temperature. Direct ovulation detection, generally used in fertility treatment, involves analyses of circulating hormones in blood and ULTRASONOGRAPHY.

Year introduced: 1975

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.378.530.550, E02.875.690, E05.820.690

MeSH Unique ID: D010061

Entry Terms:

• Detection, Ovulation
• Ovulation Detections
• Ovulation Detection, Cervical Mucus Method
• Ovulation Detection, Sympto-Thermal Method
• Ovulation Detection, Sympto Thermal Method
• Ovulation Detection, Basal Body Temperature Method

Previous Indexing:

• Ovulation (1966-1974)

See Also:

• Ovulation Prediction

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological
Ovarian Function Tests
Ovulation Detection

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Reproductive Techniques
Ovulation Detection

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Reproductive Techniques
Ovulation Detection