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Here is the best time to get pregnant in your cycle<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Even though you can become pregnant at any time when you\u2019re not using a form of birth control, there are points during your menstrual cycle when your body is much more prepared to conceive than others. That\u2019s why It\u2019s important to track the phases of your cycle to determine when you\u2019re most fertile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your menstrual cycle lasts nearly the entire month, but your best chance to conceive is during the ovulation phase. By tracking your cycle, you can see when you\u2019re ovulating so that you can plan for sexual intercourse at a time that will give you the highest likelihood of conception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn about the basics of your menstrual cycle, when you\u2019re most likely to get pregnant during your cycle and what options to explore if you\u2019re struggling to conceive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your menstrual cycle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start off with the basics. Your menstrual cycle refers to the first day of one period to the first day of the next. When you become pregnant, you\u2019re stopping the menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, the menstrual cycle lasts about 28 days, but it\u2019s normal for women to have a cycle that ranges from 24 to 38 days. It goes through four phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Menstruation phase<\/strong> \u2014 Your menstrual period occurs when your uterus is shedding its lining because an egg wasn\u2019t fertilized during the previous cycle. Blood, mucus and tissue are shed through your vagina. This phase can last up to seven days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Follicular phase<\/strong> \u2014 There is an overlap between the menstruation phase and the follicular phase, as the follicular phase starts on the first day of menstruation and ends on the first day of ovulation. On average, it lasts about 16 days. During this phase, your ovarian follicles prepare to be released during ovulation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Ovulation phase<\/strong> \u2014 You start ovulation on the day that your ovary releases a mature egg due to an increase in the luteinizing hormone<\/a>. The egg only survives for one day before it dissolves or dies after not being fertilized by a sperm. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Luteal phase <\/strong>\u2014 The remainder of your cycle is the luteal phase, which is when the uterine lining thickens up to prepare for pregnancy. It ends when you start your menstrual period, when the thickened lining is shed, starting the whole cycle again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Why ovulation is the best time to get pregnant during your cycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          When it comes to fertilizing a mature egg with sperm for conception, having sexual intercourse on the day of ovulation will give you the greatest chance of getting pregnant. But that doesn\u2019t mean you only have one day to fertilize the egg. The \u201cfertile window\u201d can start up to five days before the egg is released, with the height of infertility being the day before and the day of your ovulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          During the average 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation will usually occur around day 14, or exactly halfway through your cycle. It\u2019s possible to track or test your ovulation with apps or store-bought tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          It\u2019s important to note that it\u2019s still possible to get pregnant before ovulation, as sperm can live up to five days to wait for a mature egg to drop from the fallopian tubes. That means having sex before ovulation starts can still lead to conception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What to do if you\u2019re struggling to get pregnant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Even when you\u2019re tracking your ovulation and having sex when you\u2019re meant to be most fertile, you may still be struggling to conceive. While it doesn\u2019t always happen immediately for everyone, your fertility may also be affected by other factors such as stress, age or medical issues. But there are ways that you can help boost your chances of getting pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          A fertility specialist can help determine the reason that you\u2019ve been unable to conceive, such as thyroid issues, low sperm count, or even unexplained infertility<\/a>. If you\u2019re 35 years old or younger and unable to conceive after one year of trying, you may be dealing with infertility<\/a>. If you\u2019re over the age of 35, you may be infertile after six months of trying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Your fertility specialist can set up a treatment plan with options that will help to increase the likelihood of conceiving, which may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n