Planning for pregnancy but struggling with the best time to conceive a baby? Worry not because we have got the perfect solution for you. Pregakem’s easy-at-home ovulation test will make things easy for you. Read the article to know in detail about your best days to get pregnant.
When it comes to pregnancy planning, it’s all a game of timing. Knowing when you are ovulating will increase your chances of getting pregnant.
Understanding Ovulation and Conception-
Ovulation occurs when the increased hormone triggers one of the ovaries to release an egg. This egg then travels to the Fallopian tube. If the sperm travels to the Fallopian tube and fertilizes the egg then pregnancy occurs. If the sperm does not fertilize the egg, then it moves to the uterus and breaks down.
Each month, an increased production of the hormone estrogen in the body thickens the uterus lining. It also leads to a surge in the luteinizing hormone (LH), which in turn causes ovulation, 24–36 hours later. Typically, one egg is released per menstrual cycle of 28–32 days.
Talking specifically about calculating your ovulation period- If your menstrual cycle is of 28 days, then ovulation occurs around 12–14 days before your period starts. It is not necessary that ovulation will occur on the same day of every month. It varies and to keep track of it you can use Pregakem’s ovulation calculator.
The cycle around ovulation is called the fertile window and you have a higher chance of getting pregnant during this period. For example, if a person is ovulating on day 14 then you can conceive on the same day or the next 24 hours.
However, the fertile window starts before ovulation as the sperm can stay in the body for up to 5 days. So, it is not necessary to have sex on day 14 or 15. It is possible to get pregnant if you have sex without contraception on days 8–13. The likelihood of conception is highest between 8–13 days and reduces to zero on day 30.
Signs of Ovulation-
- Mild cramps in the abdomen
- Increased sex drive
- Breast tenderness
- Vaginal discharge
- A slight increase in the basal body temperature
The signs are a pretty good indicator of ovulation but the period of ovulation can vary. Another method is to use a home check ovulation test kit to predict your fertile window.
Fertility and Age-
Ovulation not only varies from cycle to cycle but also from age to age. Fertility naturally starts decreasing at the age of 30s. By the age of 40, the conceiving chances drop to 10% per cycle. The number of eggs and the quality of eggs also decrease with age.
A study shows that 85% of healthy women get pregnant within a year of trying. Anyone with irregular cycles or facing any problem with ovulation might have some underlying medical issues and should consult a doctor. After conceiving you can check your due date with Pregakem’s pregnancy calendar due date which gives an accurate date.
Note that these findings may be useful to track your ovulation and find the best time for pregnancy but it may also vary since every person and every cycle is different. For any queries and more information, you should consult your doctor as they will be able to help you better.
