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What Are The Chances of Getting Pregnant During Ovulation

Have you ever thought about this topic:  what are the chances of getting pregnant during the ovulation? To answer your question we have to say something about basic terms first.

Ovulation is the part of female menstrual cycle in which the egg is released from the follicle and via fallopian tube it reaches the uterus. Ovulation is actually the most fertile period of the  cycle and your chances of getting pregnant are highest during these days.

Ovulation usually happens in the middle of 28 days menstruation period, sometime around day 14. As soon as it is released the egg is viable for fertilization anywhere from 12 to 48 hours. Sperm can survive in female body up to 5 days depending on how susceptible it is to the environment inside the uterus. Because of this discrepancy in life spans of egg and sperm, you should have intercourse prior to the ovulation. That way the sperm can wait for the egg to reach the uterus.

If you and your partner are thinking about conceiving a child, you shouldn’t focus only on ovulation period to get a baby. Every day you have about 25 percent chance to get pregnant. On ovulation period this climbs up to 50 percent.

To really succeed in this, you should try having sexual intercourse at least three times a week. At this rate you have the greatest chance of egg and sperm being in the uterus at the same time. Normally fertile couple, at this rate, has about 80-85 percent chances to  get pregnant in the first year.

There are some signs which can help you to know if the ovulation has started:
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Increased body temperature
- Increased sex drive
- Breast sensitivity
- Swollen vagina or vulva
- Mood swings
- Energy boost.
Pay attention to these signs, as they can help you in conception.

False Positive Pregnancy Test

Whether you are planning to have a baby or just taking a test to eliminate that possibility, false positive pregnancy test result is something that can happen. You would probably be confused by such a result, wondering what went wrong. Home pregnancy tests say they are more than 98 percent accurate, but yours turned out to be false positive. Check the following explanations and look for possible reasons.

One of the most common reasons for false positive pregnancy test is improper use of test. It is very important to make sure you have understood the instructions written on the package before starting the test. Depending on a test 3 minutes should be the time needed for the results to show. Due to a great excitement, some women even go back to look for the test in the trash just to make sure the results haven’t changed. There’s no need to do that, really.

Women who use certain medications may have predisposition for false positive pregnancy test. Drugs like phenothiazine may also affect those results. HCG therapy and other treatments may change pregnancy test results as well.  Sometimes the urine can cause false results by being contaminated with certain bacteria.

Sometimes test itself can have the evaporation line. That means that the line on it is not clear and bold, but may change over those three minutes. In this case, taking the pregnancy test again couple of days later or using a digital one is highly recommended.

Expiration date on pregnancy test is something you should check before even buying it. It’s not that common, but if taking a defective one, it will probably lead to false positive pregnancy results.

If you repeat pregnancy test and still doubt the results, go to your doctor’s where you will get all the tests you need.

How Long Does it Take to Get Pregnant

You and your partner decided to stop using birth control methods and to have a baby. In that case you must be wondering how long it takes to get pregnant.

To answer this question you have to consider a lot of individual facts. Some women can achieve pregnancy fast and easy, while others need to make more effort. Statistics for couples who have sexual intercourse on regular bases show this: about 50% get pregnant after four or five months, 70% after nine months and 85% after a year. The most important factor for achieving pregnancy is ovulation, which needs to be regular. Also, in cases of older women it takes more time to get pregnant.

In you are in your 40s, your chances are lower because the quality of your reproductive organs is changed due to your age. In case of men, if a man has enough sperm, it takes less time for your goal. Couples need to have sex regularly to increase chances for conception. That means they have to have an intercourse at least two times a week and especially while ovulating (4 to 5 fertile days). Another important factor is your health and lifestyle as well. Exercising, healthy diet and life without smoking and alcohol are strongly recommended, as well as using supplements and prenatal vitamins. All that can help you to prepare your body. Try to minimize any form of stress. It is important not only for conceiving process, but also lowers effects that stress has on your body in general.

Now that you realize this process usually takes several months – relax and enjoy. In case you have been trying to conceive for over a year, having an appointment at the gynecologist for consultation is a good idea, especially if you are over 35 and haven’t been pregnant before. You just want to rule out infertility. In case that the infertility is the issue, find other ways to have a baby as soon as possible.