When does ovulation usually occur in a 28-day menstrual cycle?

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Detailed cross-sectional illustration of a human ovary showing the stages of follicle development, ovulation, and corpus luteum formation, with labeled structures including primordial, primary, secondary, and mature follicles, a ruptured follicle releasing an ovum, and corpus luteum and albicans. An inset at the bottom shows the ovary's location in the female reproductive system. — ovary The steps of ovulation, beginning with a dormant primordial follicle that grows and matures and is eventually released from the ovary into the fallopian tube.

In a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs at about the midpoint of the cycle, which is approximately the 14th day.1

During this event, an ovum is discharged from the ovary and received into the fallopian tube. While this timing is generally consistent for many women, it is important to note that the date of ovulation can vary unexpectedly, even among those who typically have regular cycles.1