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Are your chances of getting pregnant better if you have sex in the morning?
By Serena Chen, M.D., fertility expert
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Good news for night owls: While some studies claim that a man's sperm count is higher in the morning, the differences

Ovulation signs

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If you are trying to become pregnant, your chances will be improved if you have sex at a particular time of your cycle. Knowing when you ovulate – when an egg is released from your ovaries – is the key to knowing when that right time is.
When you

Can I get pregnant just after my period has finished?

Yes, although it's not very likely. If you have sex without using contraception, you can conceive (get pregnant) at any time during your menstrual cycle, even during or just after your period.

You can also get pregnant if you have never had

What to know about the duration of ovulation

How long it lasts
What happens
Signs and symptoms
Fertility effects
Prevention
Menstrual cycle
Tracking
Speaking to a

What Are the Signs or Symptoms of Ovulation?

About ovulation
Ovulation signs
Duration
How to track
Ovulation tests
Infertility
Summary

Ovulation occurs when hormonal changes signal your ovaries to release

What to know about the duration of ovulation

How long it lasts
What happens
Signs and symptoms
Fertility effects
Prevention
Menstrual cycle
Tracking
Speaking to a

5 signs you're ovulating

Unsure about how to tell when you're ovulating? Here are the signs of ovulation to detect when that magical window of opportunity has arrived.

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So you | re ready to take the plunge into parenthood—congratulations! You | re probably finding the prospect super-exciting and super-scary,

Ovulation calculator
Estimate your fertility window with our easy-to-use ovulation calculator

If you’re trying to fall pregnant, the timing of when you and your partner have intercourse is critical.

IVFAustralia's Ovulation Calculator will help you understand your ‘fertile window’ – or your window of opportunity to fall pregnant during an average menstrual

Ovulation Calculator

Knowing your most fertile days can increase your chances of getting pregnant, and knowing the likelihood of ovulation on a specific day may help you better understand your fertile window. Use our ovulation calculator to see the days you’re most likely to ovulate.
When am I likely to ovulate?
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How to Use Ovulation Test Strips to Predict Your Most Fertile Days
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Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed by Tarun Jain, M.D. on March 11, 2022
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Learn more about ovulation test strips, or ovulation predictor kits, to pinpoint when you should try to conceive.
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