In this article about herbal treatment of PCOS, hops is listed in the table as an herb that decreases Luteinizing Hormone (LH):
http://www.mediherb.com.au/pdf/8018.pdf
A sharp peak of LH is necessary to trigger ovulation, and LH is needed throughout the luteal phase to make progesterone:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luteinizing_hormone
So it may help to stop hops on day 12 for ovulation.
http://www.mediherb.com.au/pdf/8018.pdf
A sharp peak of LH is necessary to trigger ovulation, and LH is needed throughout the luteal phase to make progesterone:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luteinizing_hormone
So it may help to stop hops on day 12 for ovulation.