Which physical sign is an indicator that ovulation has occurred?
a. Decrease in the basal body temperature of 0.1 degrees Fahrenheit
b. Cervical mucous threads are 1 to 2 centimeters long
c. Thick, white cervical mucus
d. Occurrence of mittelschmerz
D
Mittelschmerz is lower abdominal pain that occurs for some woman at the time of ovulation. The basal body temperature increases prior to ovulation and decreases 0.2 degrees F. after ovulation. Cervical mucous threads increase to 12 to 24 centimeters and become thin, clear, and copious when ovulation occurs. Cervical mucus becomes thin and clear when ovulation occurs.
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