The duration of ovulation and fertile days

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In healthy women, ovulation occurs in a hormonally controlled manner during the menstrual cycle. When this occurs varies from woman to woman and depends on the individual cycle length.

In the frequent 28-day cycle, ovulation occurs around the middle, i.e. on the fourteenth day, and represents the most fertile time. A woman is also ready to conceive a few days before and about a day after, since ovulation also extends the lifespan of the sperm as well as those of the mature, cracked egg cell flow into the time window of the fertile days.

How long does ovulation take?

Egg maturation and the selection of a dominant, mature follicle can take several days. However, ovulation itself only takes place on one day per cycle. With a 28-day cycle, counting from the first day of the period, this is usually the case on the fourteenth day.

When ovulation occurs, the follicle ruptures on the ovary and the egg cell it contains is released. The egg then moves to the ovary, where it is either fertilized by sperm or perishes. The lifespan of a cracked and mature egg cell, which is understood by the term ovulation, is a maximum of 24 hours. During this period of time, the chances of getting pregnant are highest.

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How long are the fertile days?

The length of the fertile days depends on maternal and paternal factors. The lifespan of the cracked egg cell is counted among the maternal influences.This is usually a maximum of 24 hours, with the highest fertilization probability in the first 12 hours after ovulation.

The condition of the sperm is one of the paternal influencing factors. Healthy sperm can survive up to seven days, but a maximum lifespan of around five days is usually assumed. Therefore, four to five days before the woman ovulates are usually added to the fertile days. Because even if most sperm perish after a period of five days and have a shorter lifespan, fewer sperm migrate via the vagina and uterus to the fallopian tube and fertilization during intercourse five days before ovulation.

If you add the lifespan of the sperm of five days to the one day of the fertile egg cell's life, the fertile period lasts about six days. Namely five days before ovulation and the ovulation day itself.

When should you have sex to get pregnant?

The ideal time to have sexual intercourse in order to become pregnant amounts to the period of the fertile days. These start about five days before ovulation and end about 24 hours after ovulation has occurred.

The highest chance of conception can be achieved if the couple sleep together a day before or just on the day of ovulation. On other days outside of the fertile time window, the probability of getting pregnant is extremely low or nonexistent.

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What can pain indicate?

Some women complain of pain, pulling, or stinging in the abdomen around ovulation. Occasionally, these unpleasant sensations can be more precisely localized and assigned to the right or left side. This can be the so-called middle pain, which can occur during ovulation. The name is explained by ovulation, which usually occurs in the middle of the monthly cycle, which some women can feel and have pain. Other names are ovulatory or intermenstrual pain.

There are several reasons for these abnormal sensations. The pain may indicate that the follicle, which has grown in size, is putting pressure on the surrounding tissue. The pain can also be an expression of ovulation itself. It is natural for the fallopian tubes that picked up the cracked egg to contract in order to transport the egg through this movement. Some women find this uncomfortable.

Middle pain does not have to worry, affected women can usually relieve themselves with low-dose painkillers or a hot water bottle after consulting a doctor. Occasionally, however, cooling can also provide relief. Chest pain is also possible. This is due to the cycle-dependent hormone control loop and can indicate ovulation.

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Can you influence the duration yourself?

The duration of ovulation cannot be influenced by yourself. The egg cell is a cell with a defined lifespan of a maximum of 24 hours and which cannot be influenced. A man also has no influence on the lifespan of his sperm.

Basically, a healthy lifestyle is beneficial for a desired pregnancy and can increase its likelihood. If the woman's menstrual cycle is very irregular or if the amount of bleeding fluctuates significantly from very weak to very strong, it is advisable to see a doctor. This also applies if there is no menstrual period. The gynecologist can use various examinations to determine whether the hormonal control circuits necessary for the cycle are working properly, the patient is gynecologically healthy and ovulation is taking place properly.

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