You ovulate about 12 to 14 days before the start of a new menstrual cycle. Your fertile window is the five days leading up to ovulation, plus the day of ovulation and the day after ovulation — so
about seven days in total
.
How many days after period is ovulation?
Ovulation usually occurs
between day 11 and day 21
of the cycle, counting from the first day of the last period. Ovulation usually lasts one day, can happen any time during this window, and it's not always the same each month.
Can I get pregnant 3 days after my period has finished?
Yes! Having unprotected sex at any time is risky and can result in pregnancy
. Sometimes ovulation — the time when a girl is most likely to become pregnant — can happen within a few days of when your period ends. Also, sperm can fertilize an egg for 72 hours (3 days) after ejaculation.
How do I know if I am fertile enough to get pregnant?
If your menstrual cycle lasts 28 days and your period arrives like clockwork, it's likely that you'll ovulate on day 14. That's halfway through your cycle. Your fertile window begins on day 10.
You're more likely to get pregnant if you have sex at least every other day between days 10 and 14 of a 28-day cycle
.
How do I know if I'm ovulating?
Signs of ovulation to look out for
Your basal body temperature falls slightly, then rises again
. Your cervical mucus becomes clearer and thinner with a more slippery consistency similar to that of egg whites. Your cervix softens and opens up. You may feel a slight twinge of pain or mild cramps in your lower abdomen.
Are you more fertile in the morning or night?
Sperm generally fertilizes an egg within 72 hours of sex, taking advantage of a broad ovulation window. But when that window is shorter than 72 hours,
trying to conceive in the morning
has the chance of catching the tail end of a window that might otherwise close before bedtime.
Can I get pregnant 5 days after my period?
If the menstrual cycle is short, for example, 22 days, then women could ovulate just days after the period. The longest that sperm can survive in fertile cervical mucus is 5-7 days. So,
it may just be possible for women to get pregnant if they ovulate a little earlier than usual
.
What can I do to get pregnant faster?
Experts say the best way to get pregnant fast is to
have sex once a day, every other day, during the fertile window right before and after ovulation
. If you have sex too often, your partner's sperm count may be reduced, and if you don't have enough sex, the sperm may be old and unable to swim as fast.
How can a man tell if he is fertile?
- Scrotal ultrasound. This test uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images inside your body. …
- Transrectal ultrasound. A small, lubricated wand is inserted into your rectum. …
- Hormone testing. …
- Post-ejaculation urinalysis. …
- Genetic tests. …
- Testicular biopsy. …
- Specialized sperm function tests.
How long should you lie down to conceive?
Lay down and relax for a few minutes after sex
So, lying on your back for
15 minutes or so
after sex may help keep sperm moving in the right direction.
What things to avoid when trying to get pregnant?
- Lose or Gain a Lot of Weight. …
- Overdo the Exercise. …
- Put Off Starting a Family Too Long. …
- Wait Until You Miss Your Period to Stop Drinking. …
- Smoke. …
- Double Up on Your Vitamins. …
- Amp Up on Energy Drinks or Espresso Shots. …
- Skimp on Sex.
