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.