And how can you use it to get pregnant faster?
What is the fertile window?
It is the time when a person with a uterus can conceive and become pregnant. This is usually a 3-5 day window in the middle of the menstrual cycle. It is usually around cycle day 14, but not always.
The length of the window is based on the amount of time sperm can live inside the reproductive tract and how long an egg can survive inside the reproductive tract. Most eggs are viable for 12-14 hours and most average sperm are viable for three days. Some sperm are viable for up to 5 days, but they are less common.
Knowing your fertile window is helpful when trying to conceive, but it is not recommended as a primary method for trying to prevent pregnancy.
There are several ways to identify your fertile window including at-home ovulation predictor tests, watching your cervical mucus (more on this to come), taking your body basal temperature (more on this to come as well), counting your cycle days, or monitoring with a doctor’s office. The important thing to remember is that once you have ovulated, that is the last day of your fertile window.
If you are trying to conceive, acupuncture is a great way to support your fertility and early pregnancy. Dr. Melanie Morrill Ac. is able to help you find your fertile window, understand your fertility, and support the hormonal balance needed to conceive.