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Health Pregnancy GuideGetting PregnantFirst TrimesterSecond TrimesterThird TrimesterLabor and DeliveryPregnancy Complications View Full Guide Health PregnancyOvulation CalculatorYour menstrual cycle can vary from month to month, and not everyone s is the same length. Use this calculator to see when you may be ovulating to find your most fertile days. Typically, you can get pregnant during about 6 days each month. That s called your fertility window.Select the first day of your last period November 2024 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Note: This tool should not be used alone to prevent pregnancy. Results are estimates as ovulation cycles can vary.How Long Is Your Average Cycle?15 days16 days17 days18 days19 days20 days21 days22 days23 days24 days25 days26 days27 days28 days29 days30 days31 days32 days33 days34 days35 days36 days37 days38 days39 days40 days41 days42 days43 days44 days45 days46 days47 days48 days49 days50 days
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Don’t know? Calculate your Cycle Length Types of Content I’m Interested in: optional Planning a PregnancyTracking My CycleBirth Control Calculate Note: This tool should not be used alone to prevent pregnancy. Results are estimates as ovulation cycles can vary.Signs of OvulationRise in basal body temperature, typically 1/2 to 1 degree, measured by a thermometerHigher levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), measured on a home ovulation kitCervical mucus, or vaginal discharge, may appear clearer, thinner, and stretchy, like raw egg whitesBreast tendernessBloatingSpottingSlight pain or cramping in your sidePregnancy Tips: How to Increase Your ChancesKnow when you ovulate
Ovulation is thought to happen about 14 days before your next period begins, but it can vary from month to month – even if you have regular cycles. To get a better sense of when you’re ovulating, chart your basal body temperature and your cervical mucus. Use an over-the-counter ovulation predictor kit, ovulation tracking bracelet, or lab tests to check for hormonal changes before ovulation.
Have sex oftenYour odds of getting pregnant are best when you have sex 1 to 2 days before you ovulate. But cycle length can vary. You may have an irregular cycle or miscalculate your ovulation date. Sperm can survive in your body for up to 5 days. To hedge your bets, have sex often starting 3 days before ovulation and continuing for 2 to 3 days after you think you've ovulated.
Lie low after sex?It was long believed that you should stay in bed for at least 15 minutes after sex to give sperm a chance to reach the egg. But recent studies found no evidence to back up this claim.
Maintain a healthy weightStudies show that weighing too little – or too much – may disrupt ovulation and cycle length and affect the production of key hormones. Doctors consider a healthy body mass index to be between 18.5 and 24.9. Staying fit with moderate exercise is fine, but this isn’t the time to train for a marathon: Strenuous exercise can mess with your menstrual cycle, making it more difficult for you to conceive.
De-stressResearch shows that stress may make it harder to get pregnant. Yoga, meditation, and long walks can help lower stress and improve your overall well-being.
Manage medical conditionsIf you have a medical condition such as diabetes, asthma, or epilepsy, be sure it’s under control. Speak with your doctor about any prescription or over-the-counter medications you may be taking, since they might affect your chances of getting pregnant.
Your partner's health matters, tooMore than 33% of fertility issues involve only the sperm-producing partner, and another 33% involve both partners. Either partner can improve their reproductive health by quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, eating healthy, and lowering stress.
Trying for a boy or a girl?Several theories claim you can influence the gender of your baby by having sex at a certain time of the month or in a specific position. But there’s no surefire, natural way to choose the sex of your baby. Your odds are 50-50 unless you use a sperm-sorting technique, followed by artificial insemination.
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Getting Started on Getting PregnantReady to start trying to conceive? Get answers to your questions about how long it could take, how often to have sex, and more.What Not to Do If You Want to Get PregnantDon t wait until you miss your period to start getting healthy. Here are 11 things NOT to do if you want to get pregnant.The Truth About Sex Positions and Getting PregnantNo one sex position has been proven to improve your odds of conception. But some may be better than others.Your Pre-Pregnancy ChecklistHow can you set the stage for a healthy pregnancy? Here’s a to-do list to help you get your body ready for a baby.THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.SourcesUpdate HistoryShare
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: “Having a Baby After Age 35: How Aging Affects Fertility and Pregnancy,” “Trying to Get Pregnant? Here’s When to Have Sex.”
Cleveland Clinic: “Implantation Bleeding,” “Menstrual Cycle,” "Ovulation,” “Pregnancy Tests,” "Am I Pregnant?” “The Menstrual Cycle: Menstruation, Ovulation, and How Pregnancy Occurs.”
Endotext: “The Normal Menstrual Cycle and the Control of Ovulation.”
Fertility Coalition: “Right time for sex.”
Merck Manual: “Menstrual Cycle.”
Office on Women’s Health: “Ovulation Calendar,” “Pregnancy tests,” “Trying to conceive.”
Tommy’s: “Understanding your menstrual cycle.”
British Fertility Society: “When in the month are women and men most fertile?”
Demographic Research: “Daily Fecundability: First Results from a New Data Base.”
New York-Presbyterian: “Pregnancy Symptoms.”
Health Partners: “Are you pregnant? Here are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.”
The Fertility Society of Australia: “Understanding ovulation and the fertile window.”
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THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.
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