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: 07/10/2022 How many days after ovulation can you still get pregnant?Sperm can live up to 5 days inside your body, so if you have sex up to 5 days before your egg is released, you can get pregnant. After ovulation, though, your egg can only live for 12 to 24 hours. After this time is up, your time for getting pregnant has gone for now till the following month.
Can I get pregnant 3 days after my ovulation day?Yes, you can get pregnant after ovulation, as long as you have sex within about 12 to 24 hours of when an egg was released. The fertile window can last 5 to 6 days, from the 5 days before ovulation to the day of ovulation.
Is 2 days after ovulation safe?An egg can survive for up to 24 hours after release, and sperm can survive for up to 7 days after sex. Therefore, it is also possible to get pregnant in the 2 days after ovulation, but this is less likely. As a result, there are around 21 days in the menstrual cycle on which pregnancy is less likely.
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