We’re familiar with our periods, of course. But ovulation is often a more mysterious phase within the greater period cycle. Most of us know ovulation happens somewhere mid-cycle and is linked to our ...

Trying to conceive can be stressful, but some of that stress can be alleviated by tracking your cycle and calculating your ovulation. The Forbes Health ovulation calculator below can help you ...

While most ovulation predictors only give you a fertile window of up to 2 days, these can show 6-7 days of potential fertility for each cycle. Fertility monitors give you more days to try to ...

Ahead, learn what ovulation is and how you'll know it's happening. Ovulation is the point in your menstrual cycle where your body releases an egg, which may then become fertilized, leading to ...

A person with a menstrual cycle lasting between 26 and 32 days will be most fertile between days 8 and 19 of their cycle. Ovulation, which is when the ovaries release an egg, is the most fertile ...

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOGMedically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG Nearly every person with a period recognizes the dull cramps that can accompany menstruation.

But cycle length can vary. You may have an irregular cycle or miscalculate your ovulation date. Sperm can survive in your body for up to 5 days. To hedge your bets, have sex often starting 3 days ...