Early ovulation is when an egg is released from an ovary earlier than is expected in an average cycle. Early ovulation may occur due to several factors such as stress or a shorter menstrual cycle.

How early can you ovulate after period?

Many women typically ovulate around 12 to 14 days after the first day of their last period, but some have a naturally short cycle. They may ovulate as soon as six days or so after the first day of their last period. And then, of course, there's sperm. It turns out those little swimmers can be pretty tricky, too.

Is it possible to ovulate very early?

Only a small percentage of women ovulate exactly on cycle day 14; most women actually reach their fertile window earlier or later. Early ovulation can be due to aging, lifestyle factors, BMI, or nothing at all. Early ovulation may make it more difficult to get pregnant, depending on why early ovulation occurred.