Understanding when pregnancy is most likely to happen can make a significant difference for couples who are trying to conceive.
Although pregnancy can theoretically occur at different points during the menstrual cycle, the chances are highest around ovulation, when an ovary releases an egg.
For many people with a regular menstrual cycle, identifying the fertile window can help them understand when conception is most likely.
However, menstrual cycles differ from person to person, and ovulation does not necessarily happen on exactly the same day every month.
The menstrual cycle is commonly around 28 to 32 days, although shorter and longer cycles are also normal. The first day of menstrual bleeding is considered day one of the cycle. For people whose cycles last between 26 and 32 days, the most fertile period may fall between days 8 and 19.
Ovulation occurs when an ovary releases an egg. After its release, the egg travels into the fallopian tube and remains available for fertilisation for roughly 24 hours. If sperm reaches the egg during this period and fertilizes it, pregnancy can occur.…Keep reading the full & the viral video now.
