The same hormones shift during pregnancy and ovulation; some women report smelly urine while they are ovulating. Hormones change the way we smell, in general, and this can include a more ammonia-like scent to urine. However, do not use the odor of your urine to keep track of your ovulation, whether you are trying to get pregnant or prevent a pregnancy, as this is not a reliable method.

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