Your Odds of Conceiving at Every Point in Your Cycle

Understanding your menstrual cycle and when you are most fertile can be helpful in achieving pregnancy. While it is possible to conceive at any point in your cycle, there are certain times when the odds are higher.

Day 1-5: Menstruation

During the first few days of your menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus is shedding. While it is possible to conceive during this time, the chances are very low.

Day 6-14: Follicular phase

As your cycle progresses, a follicle in the ovary begins to mature and thicken the uterine lining. This is also when estrogen levels start to rise. Your chances of conceiving increase as you approach ovulation.

Day 14: Ovulation

This is the point in your cycle when the mature follicle ruptures and releases an egg. Ovulation typically occurs around day 14 for women with a 28-day cycle. This is the most fertile time in your cycle, and the odds of conceiving are highest during the three days leading up to ovulation and the day of ovulation itself.

Day 15-28: Luteal phase

After ovulation, the empty follicle begins to produce progesterone, which helps to maintain the uterine lining in preparation for a potential pregnancy. The odds of conceiving during this time decrease, but it is still possible.

While these are general guidelines, every woman’s cycle is unique, and the timing of ovulation can vary from cycle to cycle. By tracking your menstrual cycle and monitoring your fertility signs, you can better understand your body and your chances of conceiving at any point in your cycle.