Having sex 2-3 times a week when trying to conceive can maximize your chances of succeeding. But having sex more often than that certainly won’t hurt. Read more: Can You Have Too Much Sex When Trying for a Baby? Article
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Boost Your Fertility: Ovulation Calculator, Pregnancy Planning and More
Boost fertility and increase your chances to conceive. Learn about ovulation calendars, diet, aging and other factors that can...
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Fertility Options: Types, Treatments, and Costs
Learn about fertility options such as IVF (in vitro fertilization), acupuncture, and natural lifestyle choices. Read about...
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Conception: The Amazing Journey from Egg to Embryo
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Getting Pregnant (Tips for Trying to Conceive)
Trying to get conceive, or become pregnant can be challenging, frustrating, and an emotional rollercoaster for some couples. A couple can chart their progress, which may ultimately lead to a successful healthy pregnancy, or, when necessary, lead to discussions with a fertility specialist.
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Is It OK to Drink Alcohol While Trying to Conceive?
What to know about drinking alcohol while trying to conceive. Know the risks, facts, and what to do if you drink alcohol while you are pregnant.
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Is Ovulation Pain a Good Sign of Fertility?
Ovulation refers to the release of a mature egg (ovum) from the ovary into the uterine tubes. After being released, the egg moves through the fallopian tube where it can be fertilized by the sperm. Thus, pregnancy is possible when you have sex during the 5 days before ovulation (sperms are known to survive for up to 5 days in the woman’s reproductive tract) or on the day of ovulation.
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How Long After a Positive Ovulation Test Are You Fertile?
A woman may only have about 60 hours or less than 2.5 days during the cycle when conception is possible. Once the egg dies, a woman may no longer be fertile, and their period will come to start the next cycle. Eggs are only viable for about 24 hours after they’re released (ovulation).
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Ovulation Calculator and Fertility Calendar
Ovulation calculators and calendars are tools that attempt to predict when women might ovulate. These tools are based on the typical length of their menstrual cycle and the expected window for ovulation. These tools will guide women when they are releasing an egg each month (also known as ovulation) and when are they most fertile for the best chances of getting pregnant.
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