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Ovulation
Ovulation
Fertility experts agree that the best way to get pregnant is to have sex about every two or three days throughout your menstrual cycle. But if that’s not possible for you and your partner, or you are taking a while to conceive, you may want to focus on your fertile days a little more.
You’re most likely to get pregnant if you have sex within a day or two of ovulating. Ovulation (when an egg is released from your ovary) usually happens about 10 to 16 days before the first day of your next period. So, if you have a long cycle, you will probably ovulate later than someone who has a short cycle.
In this section you’ll discover how to spot the signs of ovulation and also how you can pinpoint the moment you ovulate using a special kit available from chemists. Don’t get too hung up on your fertile period, though – making babies is meant to be fun!
How to measure your cycle
The first day of your period is easy to recognize – even if it is very light, so this is the day doctors calls Day One of your cycle.
Signs of ovulation
You are at your most fertile just before and on the day of ovulation. Knowing the signs may help you to conceive quicker.
Basal body temperature
Basal body temperature (BBT) is your resting body temperature first thing in the morning, or after at least three hours of unbroken sleep. This means your temperature before you get out of bed, speak or have anything to eat or drink.
Ovulation calendar
Our ovulation calendar allows you to effectively predict when you are most fertile each month. You can use the calendar to try and increase your chances on falling pregnant as well as understand when the optimal time to take a pregnancy test is.
Ovulation kits
Ovulation kits (also known as ovulation predictor kits) offer an accurate way to pinpoint when you are about to ovulate. This means you can time sex to coincide with your most fertile days each month.
Ovulation calculator
Trying for a baby? Getting pregnant isn't always as straightforward as it sounds, so increase your chances by finding out when you're most likely to ovulate.
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