How many days after your period are you ovulating?

Answer 1

The belief that ovulation takes place 14 days after the period starts is a myth...one that prevents a lot of woman from getting pregnant. The day actually varies among woman and may change from one cycle to another. The way to effectively predict it is to use an ovulation kit which detects hormonal days and notifies you in advance when you will be ovulating. Another way is to use a basal body thermometer -ovulation occurs when there is a sharp temperature shift (rise) in the overall pattern each month. Before ovulation, temperatures tend te be in the 97's and after ovulation, the shift sharply to the 98's. There is a lot more to it than I can explain here, so for further details, you need to buy a book or read up about it on fertility websites

Answer 2

When you ovulate depends on your menstrual cycle.

Typically ovulation occurs two weeks before menstruation - how many days after menstruation depends on your cycle length. For example if you had a 28 day cycle you'd likely ovulate around day 14, whereas if you had a 44 day cycle you've likely have ovulated on day 30.

Unless you were using Fertility Awareness Methods or ovulation testing kits you'd not know when you are ovulating. Cycles change or ovulation can be delayed so guessing ovulation date doesn't work.