When are you more likely to conceive?We’re talking about the 'fertile window’ – the days in a woman’s menstrual cycle when pregnancy is possible. The ‘fertile window’ depends on the length of the menstrual cycle, which varies among women. Show
The ‘fertile window’ is the day an egg is released from the ovary (ovulation) and the five days beforehand. Having sex (intercourse) during this time gives you the best chance of getting pregnant. Ovulation Calculator
Myth bustingMYTHA woman can get pregnant any time of the month. FACTA woman can only get pregnant on a few days during her menstrual cycle. Why?Because eggs and sperm only live for a short time:
Eggs and sperm need to come together at the right time for fertilisation to happen to create an embryo. Getting the timing rightIf you're trying to get pregnant, timing is everything. Dr Karin Hammarberg explains how to work out when you are ovulating and the right time to have sex to improve your chance of pregnancy.
When does preconception health begin?Professor Sarah Robertson, Director of Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, highlights the key time before pregnancy that your health is most important to ensure your child has the best start to life.
How to know you are ovulatingKerry Hampton, a registered nurse and fertility specialist, discusses the importance of fertility awareness, and how to determine your fertile window to improve your chances of conceiving.
Page created on: 28/08/2018 | Last updated: 13/10/2022 What are the chances of getting pregnant after your fertile window?What is the likelihood of becoming pregnant on each day before or after ovulation?. What happens after your fertile window?If during your last fertile window you didn't conceive, then your estrogen and progesterone levels will fall — these are the two hormones that control your cycle. This leads to the lining of your uterus breaking down, and your period will begin. Your period may last between 3 and 8 days.
How many days after your ends are you fertile?Most women have a 28-day menstrual cycle. That means you have about 6 days each month when you can get pregnant. That includes the day that one of your ovaries releases an egg, called ovulation, and the 5 days before.
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