It's not detrimental to have intercourse, though, and some women see menstruation as a breather from the rigors of frequent procreation-oriented sex. Here's why: Around day seven of your cycle, you'll notice a vaginal discharge that seems a little springy to the touch. Within a few days, it will turn white and creamy, a cue that your fertility is returning once again. It doesn't mean the egg has been released yet, but it indicates that ovulation is on the way and that your cervical mucus is a friendly environment for sperm.
Remember, you can get pregnant right after your period, even if you're not yet ovulating. That's because sperm can live up to five days if it's trapped in fertile cervical mucus —so it behooves you to get a few of his swimmers in place. Bayer, M. Your chances of conceiving: Good. An egg isn't technically released during this phase, but you'll want to step up your sexual routine in the event that you ovulate earlier than planned.
Welcome to prime time for conception! No matter the length of menstruation, ovulation generally starts about 14 days before your next scheduled period. When it happens, your body temperature rises about a half a degree detected by a basal body thermometer —but bear in mind that this also takes place after you're already ovulating, which could be too late for conception. Bayer explains. These kits detect a surge in luteinizing hormone LH that happens about 36 hours before you ovulate. After the test kit shows this surge, Dr.
Bayer recommends having sex in the next 24 to 36 hours. Sperm can survive for some time in the reproductive tract, so it will be ready to meet the egg once it's released during ovulation.
Another good indication of fertility is a change in the consistency of your cervical mucus. Bayer says. Test yours by sticking your index finger and thumb in your vagina to get a sample, then tapping your finger and thumb together. If the consistency is thin and spreads easily between two fingers, you're good to go. Your chances of conceiving: High, if you have sex within 36 hours of detecting an LH surge.
Any released eggs live no longer than 12 hours. In fact, it's best if his swimmers meet your egg within four to six hours of its release. Data show that having every-other-day sex is just as effective as doing it every day, so no need to go crazy getting busy every hour unless you really want to!
Also known as the luteal phase, this final portion of your cycle lasts a minimum of 12 days and a maximum of 16 days. Progesterone starts to rise, signaling that the ovaries don't need to release any more eggs this month.
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG , a person can become pregnant if they have sex anywhere from 5 days before until 1 day after ovulation. To calculate the fertility window, a person should note the first day of a period until the next period occurs.
This timeframe is the menstrual cycle. On average, most people who menstruate have a day cycle. According to the ACOG , ovulation occurs around day 14 of the menstrual cycle. A person with a day cycle, for example, will have their fertile window 5 days before the ovulation date. This is because the released egg can only survive 24 hours before the sperm can no longer fertilize it.
The likelihood of getting pregnant on the days before and after ovulation varies from one person to another. An older study from looked at the timing of sexual intercourse in relation to ovulation and the likelihood of conception. Out of healthy women, there were pregnancies.
However, the chances of becoming pregnant before or after ovulation depend on several factors, including:. For those trying to conceive, tracking ovulation is crucial to ensure they identify the most fertile days in the menstrual cycle. Charting BBT for a series of months by measuring every morning after waking up will help predict ovulation.
During or when ovulation approaches, there is a slight increase in BBT. A person can use a digital thermometer to track these small changes in temperature.
Monitoring BBT can help tell when ovulation occurs and therefore predict the days in the cycle when pregnancy is possible. Using ovulation predictor kits, such as test strips and digital tests, will help measure the level of luteinizing hormone LH , which usually rises during ovulation.
Once they notice a consistent rise, experts recommend having sex daily for the next couple of days to increase the chances of pregnancy. Several cycle apps, such as the Clue period tracker and Flo period ovulation tracker, can help calculate the ovulation period and fertile window.
For people trying to conceive or wishing to avoid pregnancy, using fertility monitors to track ovulation can help people plan intercourse. Fertility monitors work by measuring significant body changes, such as BBT, heart rate, and breathing. When ovulation approaches, the cervical mucus changes to a thin, clear, stringy, slippery consistency. It may look similar to raw egg whites.
Ideally, this is the ideal time to have sex due to the high chances of becoming pregnant. Watching ovulation signs, such as a slight increase in BBT, changes in cervical mucus, and increased sex drive, can help determine the best time to have sex to boost chances of becoming pregnant.
If you have sex often enough, and if you are not urgently trying to get pregnant, working on strategizing the timing of sex may not be necessary. But knowing the best time to have sex can help you if you want to get pregnant soon. You have one week every month when sex is most likely to lead to pregnancy. This is considered your fertile window , and it begins two to three days before you ovulate. The best chance of becoming pregnant is in those days right before ovulation.
Ovulation usually occurs around days 12 to 14 of a day cycle, but it varies from woman to woman based on the length of their cycle and can even vary from cycle to cycle. It's possible to have your fertile window as early as day 8 and 9 if you have a shorter cycle, or as late as days 19 and 20 with a longer cycle, for example.
The egg that ovulates is only able to be fertilized for 12 to 24 hours after it's released from the ovary, but with the help of your cervical mucus, sperm can live up to five days in the female reproductive tract. Since it can be nearly impossible to pinpoint the exact moment of ovulation, having sex before you ovulate as opposed to after can help increase your chances of conception by having sperm ready and waiting for the egg. You may have heard that day 14 of your cycle is when you ovulate.
As a result, many women have sex on day 11, 12, and 13, thinking this will give them the best chance at conception. But many women don't ovulate on day Normal ovulation can occur as early as day 10 and as late as day If you have irregular cycles , ovulation can occur even later. Research says that the best day for sexual intercourse is the day you notice the most fertile cervical mucus.
This kind of discharge is healthy and normal, and it typically appears on the days before ovulation. Once you know what to look for, it's easy to detect. If you have discharge that has a pungent smell or causes itchiness, you may have an infection. You should see your doctor. Cervical mucus improves sperm motility movement and helps them survive.
Feeling relaxed and free of stress can increase your chances of becoming pregnant, but, as with most other "rules," this is not necessarily the case. Have you ever noticed that your libido is stronger at certain times of the month? This is no coincidence. The same hormones that increase just before ovulation also boost your desire for sex. Sexual pleasure can increase the chances of becoming pregnant, but not so much that you need to be concerned that every time you have sex it's the hottest sex ever.
The theory that female orgasm might help boost the odds of conception may be wishful thinking. This theory ignores the physiological fact that female arousal creates vaginal tenting, which actually lifts the cervix-uterine area away from the ejaculated semen. You can have terrible sex and still conceive. You can keep track of ovulation based on a calendar , and some tools use physiological changes such as body temperature, cervical mucus, or hormone levels to track signs of ovulation.
Here are some methods you might consider. Ovulation predictor tests work a lot like pregnancy tests , except they tell you when you're likely about to ovulate. They come as test sticks or test strips that react with your urine. To use these, you can urinate into a cup and then dip the test strip into the collected urine. You will get your result based on color changes or digital reading. At-home ovulation tests detect the luteinizing hormone LH in your urine. LH surges just before you ovulate, so when the test reads positive, this indicates that your body is attempting to trigger the egg release from the ovary and that it is probably your optimal time to become pregnant.
Basal body temperature charting requires taking your temperature every morning before you get up. Your basal body temperature is your body's temperature at complete rest, and your hormone levels affect this temperature. The hormone progesterone raises your body temperature. Progesterone increases after ovulation, so when your basal body temperature rises and remains high for at least a few days, this means that you probably ovulated just before you observed the rise.
When checking your cervical mucus , you're monitoring your vaginal secretions. Your vaginal discharge changes throughout your cycle and takes on distinct characteristics when you are approaching ovulation when it becomes stretchy and more mucus-like. When it resembles raw egg whites, you're probably at your most fertile time of the month.
The saliva ferning test is an at-home test that uses a microscope to examine a sample of saliva. A ferning test can be useful for some women, and hard to interpret for others. A ferning pattern, which appears like frost under a microscope, can also be a sign of ovulation. There are many online and smartphone apps that track ovulation cycles. The more accurate ones require you to input your basal body temperature or cervical mucus changes, but even a simple app can help you pinpoint what are likely to be your most fertile days if your periods are very regular.
You need to input when you get your period so the app will learn your cycle, and tell you when you're most likely to be ovulating. How often you should have sex depends on your own personal preference as a couple, and whether or not there are any male infertility issues , such as sperm count problems.
Experts advise that you don't have sex more than once per day.
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