Timing is everythingIf you’re trying to fall pregnant, the timing of when you and your partner have sex is critical. Our new online calculator will help you understand your Fertile Window - so you know the best time to have sex to give you the highest chance of conceiving. Show
When am I most fertile?The most fertile time in your cycle are the days leading up to ovulation, before the egg is released from the ovary. After ovulation the egg survives for just 24 hours, while sperm retain fertilising capability for two to three days in the fallopian tubes. For this reason, we recommend that couples have sexual intercourse every two days throughout the females Fertile Window. This means that sperm are ready and waiting for the egg when the female ovulates. If you wait until after the female has ovulated before you have sex, you will most likely have missed the opportunity for conception that month. When does conception take place?Conception starts at the moment of fertilisation, when the sperm penetrates the outer shell of the egg, and an embryo is formed. Over the next four to six days the embryo moves down the fallopian tube to the uterus, where it implants in the uterus lining and hopefully continues to grow. To check if you are pregnant, you should wait two weeks after ovulation before undertaking a pregnancy test. Calculate Your Fertile WindowTo calculate your Fertile Window, you need to determine what day you ovulate.To do this, you need to know the length of your menstrual cycle (which tends to vary from 23 to 35 days). To calculate this – you should note how many days have passed from the first day of bleeding in your last period, to the first day of bleeding in your next.From this figure, subtract 14 days from the end of your current cycle to determine the day you ovulate.If you have irregular menstrual cycles, or your cycle length varies from month to month, it will be difficult to calculate your ovulation date. Ovulation urine tests may be useful, and you should consider seeking further advice from your GP or a Fertility Specialist. How long should I try for, before seeking specialist advice?Conception is a complicated sequence of events because all of the following need to be in place for it to occur:
The number one factor affecting a couple’s chances of conceiving is the woman’s age. The number of healthy eggs a woman’s ovaries contain will dramatically decline with age; and especially for women over 35. Most people start to consider seeking professional advice after six months of trying to conceive naturally without success. This is even more important if you’re over 35. Want to know more?If you’re keen to know more about the menstrual cycle, read about female reproduction…. If you’d like to consult with a Fertility Specialist about irregular periods and ovulation, or difficulties conceiving naturally, then please contact us. When are you more likely to conceive?We’re talking about the 'fertile window’ – the days in a woman’s menstrual cycle when pregnancy is possible. The ‘fertile window’ depends on the length of the menstrual cycle, which varies among women. The ‘fertile window’ is the day an egg is released from the ovary (ovulation) and the five days beforehand. Having sex (intercourse) during this time gives you the best chance of getting pregnant. Ovulation Calculator
Myth bustingMYTHA woman can get pregnant any time of the month. FACTA woman can only get pregnant on a few days during her menstrual cycle. Why?Because eggs and sperm only live for a short time:
Eggs and sperm need to come together at the right time for fertilisation to happen to create an embryo. Getting the timing rightIf you're trying to get pregnant, timing is everything. Dr Karin Hammarberg explains how to work out when you are ovulating and the right time to have sex to improve your chance of pregnancy.
When does preconception health begin?Professor Sarah Robertson, Director of Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, highlights the key time before pregnancy that your health is most important to ensure your child has the best start to life.
How to know you are ovulatingKerry Hampton, a registered nurse and fertility specialist, discusses the importance of fertility awareness, and how to determine your fertile window to improve your chances of conceiving.
Page created on: 28/08/2018 | Last updated: 15/11/2022 How many days after ovulation can you get pregnant?Sperm can live up to 5 days inside your body, so if you have sex up to 5 days before your egg is released, you can get pregnant. After ovulation, though, your egg can only live for 12 to 24 hours. After this time is up, your time for getting pregnant has gone for now till the following month.
Can I get pregnant two days after ovulation?Getting pregnant after ovulation is possible, but is limited to the 12-24 hours after your egg has been released. Cervical mucus helps sperm live up to 5 days in a woman's body, and it takes around 6 hours for active sperm to reach the fallopian tubes.
How long can an egg be fertile after ovulation?Fertilization and Embryo Development
Following ovulation, the egg is capable of fertilization for only 12 to 24 hours. Contact between the egg and sperm is random. Once the egg arrives at a specific portion of the tube, called the ampullar-isthmic junction, it rests for another 30 hours.
Can you get pregnant 7 days after ovulation?It doesn't only last for 24 hours while the egg is released during ovulation, but it actually lasts for about 5 days before ovulation happens, or the amount of time that sperm can survive. That said, conceiving is highly possible within this 6-day frame.
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