Then bend your wrist outward toward your little finger. If you feel pain on the thumb side of your wrist, then you most likely have de Quervain's. The Finkelstein test is done to make sure that you do not have a different problem, such as arthritis in the bottom of your thumb or intersection syndrome.
Calculation Using An ovulation Calendar: 1  The first day of a period is considered as day 1. 2  Usually on day 14, the egg is released and is waiting for the sperm to fertilize it. 3  The egg has a lifespan of just 12 to 24 hours whereas a sperm can last for about 72 hours in a woman.
1 4. Know When You Ovulate: Chart your basal body temperature and your cervical mucus. 2  You might also use an over-the-counter ovulation predictor kit (OPK) to check for hormonal changes in your urine before ovulation. 3  5. 4  De-Stress: Try yoga, meditation, or long walks to reduce stress.enstrual periods vary from woman to woman and month to month. Use this calculator to help determine the timing of your ovulation and peak fertility. CAUTION: This tool cannot and should not be used to prevent pregnancy. 1  1.