Principal Component Analysis of Factors Affecting Ovulation Interval of Selected Women

Abstract

The time between two menstrual flows in which egg is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube in readiness for fertilization is called ovulation [1]. Being able to determine the period of ovulation is one of the major challenges to conception and unwanted/unexpected conception. The general believe is that ovulation occurs halfway into the normal menstrual cycle. There are signs and symptoms of ovulation which can help to notice the occurrence of ovulation [2]. The most important sign according to [2] is virginal mucous. Other signs like dizziness, increased body temperature and feverishness exist. Predicting ovulation; that is, knowing when it will occur and when it has occurred is very important for conception [3]. In human population the average duration of ovulation occurrence is 28 days. However, most women experience deviations from this universal parameter. Ultimately, many women experience variation in the interval of their ovulation.