Conception

2 DPO Symptoms: What Should You Expect?

Zoe Kaplan

What’s happening in your body at 2 DPO (two days past ovulation)? Will you know if you’re on your way to pregnancy? Here’s what to expect.

Published:

Jan 27, 2024

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3 minutes

So, you've sailed through 1 DPO, or one day past ovulation, and now find yourself at 2 DPO, two days past ovulation. The anticipation is building, and you're likely wondering what's going on in your body during this crucial phase of the two-week wait. What are 2 DPO symptoms like? Will you have any idea whether you’re pregnant or not?

What’s going on in my body at 2 DPO?

After ovulation, 2 DPO marks the continuation of the luteal phase, a critical period that follows the release of the egg from the ovary. Your fertile window is now firmly closed, and the fate of the released egg is either unfolding or has been decided.

At 2 DPO, the once-viable egg released during ovulation is on the verge of the end of its lifespan. If fertilization occurred during the previous days, the egg is now undergoing transformative changes, evolving into an embryo with the potential for implantation in the uterus.

If no fertilization took place, the unclaimed egg is in the process of disintegration.

2 DPO symptoms

Similar to 1 DPO, symptoms at 2 DPO may be subtle and not necessarily indicative of pregnancy. Progesterone is starting to increase post-ovulation, which typically is associated with symptoms like cramping, mood swings, headaches, and breast pain.

While you might not feel the full effects of changing hormones this early into post-ovulation, some 2 DPO symptoms include:

Mild cramping: You might experience some light abdominal cramping in response to your body’s release of an egg.
Slight increase in basal body temperature: If you're diligently tracking your basal body temperature, you may notice a sustained elevation at 2 DPO, extending the pattern observed at 1 DPO. You’re only likely to see this difference if you are tracking very consistently.
Breast sensitivity: Mild tenderness or sensitivity in the breasts may persist, influenced by the hormonal fluctuations associated with the luteal phase.

Remember, these symptoms are subjective and can vary from person to person. Whether or not you have these symptoms doesn’t indicate whether your egg was fertilized or if you’re on your way to pregnancy.

Will I know if I’m pregnant at 2 DPO?

At 2 DPO, it's still too early to definitively determine pregnancy. While you may have some mild symptoms, any symptoms aren’t a sure indication of pregnancy. Instead, 2 DPO is the start of your body’s response to ovulation and potential fertilization, setting the stage for the upcoming days.

Continue on your two-week wait journey with Oova’s day-by-day guides to DPO:

About the author

Zoe Kaplan is a writer and content strategist passionate about creating content that helps people navigate the world a little more easily. Zoe has worked across verticals, from women's career development to reproductive health. You can check out more of her work at zoeakaplan.com.

Sources

Cable J.K, & Grider M.H. (2023). Physiology, Progesterone.
Steward, K., & Raja, A. (2020). Physiology, Ovulation And Basal Body Temperature.

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