Fertilization is the fusion of male and female germ cells, resulting in the formation of a zygote, from which the embryo subsequently develops. If you are planning to conceive a child, then you need to know the time of ovulation. It is during this period that conception is most likely.
Necessary
- - thermometer;
- - test to determine ovulation;
- - ultrasound.
Instructions
Step 1
To establish the date of conception, you can use the following simple method. Select your desired date of birth for your son or daughter. Add a week and three months to the resulting number. This will be the date of your baby's conception.
Step 2
A woman can establish the onset of ovulation by daily measuring basal temperature (temperature in the rectum). You need to do this in the morning, before you get out of bed. Insert a thermometer about 5 centimeters into the rectum or vagina and hold for ten minutes. Before ovulation, the basal temperature is less than 37 degrees, after which it exceeds this figure. The day before the temperature rises is the day of ovulation.
Step 3
If you know your cycle length, you can calculate your estimated ovulation date. In a standard cycle, which lasts 28 days, ovulation occurs on day 14. If the menstrual cycle lasts 21-24 days, then ovulation begins at 10-12 days, 31-35 at 16-18. The beginning of the cycle is the first day of menstruation.
Step 4
You can determine the date when conception will be successful if you observe the change in vaginal discharge. A day or two before the maturation of the egg, thick and sticky discharge from the cervix becomes transparent. If you notice this - get ready to conceive.
Step 5
Go to the pharmacy and buy a test to determine the date of ovulation. These tests are classified into two types: some determine the date based on changes in saliva, others urine. Choose the one that is most convenient for you.
Step 6
The most reliable way to determine the date of conception is still ultrasound diagnostics. Contact the clinic, and specialists will tell you the date of the start of ovulation after the study.
Step 7
When planning a pregnancy, remember that the egg cell remains viable for 12-24 hours, and the sperm - 2-3 days (sometimes even a week). Therefore, the likelihood of pregnancy lasts for 6-9 days.
