Phase Ovulatory · Days 14–16

Ovulatory Peak Vitality and Production

Oestrogen reaches its peak and the egg is released. Ovulation lasts around 24 hours, but the fertile window stretches to about six days because sperm survive for up to five.

What happens inside

Peak energy. Oestrogen reaches its highest point.

With oestrogen at its highest point, testosterone also rises, boosting confidence, libido and decision-making. This is when body and mind are most in sync.

How it usually feels

A peak in energy and mood
Feeling more sociable and talkative
Changes in cervical fluid
Some women notice a brief twinge on one side

These are tendencies, not rules. Every body experiences them differently.

Food

What supports your body right now

At the hormonal peak, the body needs support to release and start metabolizing oestrogen.

Antioxidants
Berries and leafy greens support egg health.
Raw vegetables
They are better tolerated now than at any other point in the cycle.
Zinc
Pumpkin seeds and shellfish, which help sustain this phase’s hormonal peak.
Fibre
Helps clear excess oestrogen after the peak.

See recipes for this phase

Movement
Your performance ceiling for the month. A good moment for a demanding class, a race or lifting heavier.
One practical note
It is the shortest phase and the easiest to waste. If you had something that needs presence and energy, this is your week.

General information, not a diagnosis. Read the medical notice before making significant changes to how you eat.