Each month, healthy couples without birth control normally have around 25–30 percent risk of becoming pregnant, though they may differ widely depending on circumstances, particularly as it relates to their age.

This is an incredible percentage because you can only see a tiny window per month when the egg is viable (between 12 hours and 24 hours) for fertilizing.

What does ovulation mean?

Ovulation means that the egg is released into the fallopian tube by your ovary. It usually happens 13–15 days before every cycle starts.

The time of ovulation will vary from cycle to cycle, like your period, and you may have that weird cycle when you are not ovulating.

Perfect time to conceive

We are talking about the ‘fertile window’ — the days during which conception is possible in a women’s menstrual cycle. The ‘fertile window’ differs from women in terms of the period of the menstrual cycle.

The fertile window is the day that the ovary releases the egg and the five days before it is released. The best way to become pregnant is to have sex during this period.

What is the duration of the ovulation?

An egg can be fertilized from ovulation around 12–24 hours. The exact time it takes to release the egg via the ovary and to be collected by the fallopian tube is variable, but it happens 12–24 hours after the LH hormone surge as mentioned below.

Here are the 7 major signs of ovulation you must check for.

Symptoms of ovulation :

The temperature of your basal body decreases slightly and then increases again.
• The temperature of your basal body decreases slightly and then increases again.
• The mucus becomes smoother and more slippery and thinner like egg whites’ consistency.
• Softening and opening of the cervix.
• In your lower abdomen you will experience slight twin or moderate cramps.
• Your drive for sex will rise.
• Some light spotting can be observed.

• Your vagina or vulva can feel swollen.

Your accurate ovulation time

When you ovulate, it will set you up for sex and increase your chances of being pregnant at the right stage. On a calendar, diary, and free period tracking app on your smartphone, you can track your menstrual cycles.

Record the first day you begin bleeding to follow the length of your menstrual cycle (first day of your period). Day 1 is here. The last day of your period ends the day before your next period.

You should try to figure out whether you are ovulating (and if this occurs during your cycle):

● Track your cycle in the Ovia Fertility app and the length of your period and frequency.
● Use the urine tests purchased from your pharmacy.
● Monitor the physical signs and cycles of fertility, including your basal body temperature and
cervical fluid.
● Check with your health care professional about your hormonal profile (by testing a sample of your blood, taken during your mid-luteal phase).