ovulatory
adjective
ovu·la·to·ry
ˈä vyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ˈō-
ˈō-
: of, relating to, or involving ovulation
the ovulatory cycle
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The ovulatory phase around day 14 is when estrogen and testosterone peak together, producing the highest-energy and lowest-appetite stretch of the month.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
For example, an eight-year study following 17,544 women found that eating a fertility-friendly diet, being a healthy weight, and keeping physically active was linked to a 69% lower risk of ovulatory infertility.
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Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
Metformin, a medication traditionally used for type 2 diabetes, is often used to improve insulin resistance and support ovulatory function in women with PCOS.
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Memorialcare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
In this phenotype, the person has hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries, but does not have ovulatory dysfunction.
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Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
There are many reasons why a person may have heavier bleeding, but having fibroids, polyps, or ovulatory disorders may be linked with an underlying hormone problem.
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Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2024
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
For example, an eight-year study following 17,544 women found that eating a fertility-friendly diet, being a healthy weight, and keeping physically active was linked to a 69% lower risk of ovulatory infertility.
—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
Metformin, a medication traditionally used for type 2 diabetes, is often used to improve insulin resistance and support ovulatory function in women with PCOS.
—
Memorialcare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
In this phenotype, the person has hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries, but does not have ovulatory dysfunction.
—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
There are many reasons why a person may have heavier bleeding, but having fibroids, polyps, or ovulatory disorders may be linked with an underlying hormone problem.
—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2024
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“Ovulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovulatory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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ovulatory
adjective
ovu·la·to·ry
ˈäv-yə-lə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
also
ˈōv-
: of, relating to, or involving ovulation
ovulatory dysfunction
Dysmenorrhea refers to the cramps and other physical discomforts that accompany ovulatory cycles in many women.—Scientific American Medicine
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