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When Does The Menstrual Cycle Begin? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The menstrual cycle starts on the first day of your period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are trying to conceive you should make a note of this each month as once pregnant the date of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP) will be used to estimate your due date.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing your LMP will also help you to calculate your ovulation, and therefore your fertile window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Long Is A Menstrual Cycle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The average cycle length is 24-38 days. Some women will have the same length cycle every time, but most vary slightly by a few days each cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some women may have irregular periods that vary wildly in length each month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not necessarily an indication of fertility issues, but it is worth discussing with your healthcare provider to see if any tests are needed before you try to conceive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Is Ovulation Date So Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ovulation is critical because this is the point in your cycle where the egg is released and can be fertilised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the egg has been released it is viable for around 24hrs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After this point fertilization cannot occur, and you will need to try again next cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sperm cells can survive in the uterine tract for around 5-6 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are trying to conceive therefore the day of ovulation is the last opportunity in the cycle for intercourse to result in pregnancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most fertility specialists recommend intercourse 1-2 days prior to ovulation to ensure the sperm cells have adequate time to reach the fallopian tubes ready to fertilize the egg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not use birth control, avoiding sex the week before ovulation and 24hrs afterwards will be sufficient to prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must be accurate with your dates however, so you may want to add a day or two on either end to be certain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When Is My Ovulation Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Be sure to check out this post on when to take your test<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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