The Fertility Calendar Explained Simply

If you are trying to get pregnant and you are confused about a fertility calendar, then you’ll want to read this article. Specifically we’ll discuss fertility basics, what gets tracked, the best times to have intercourse, and the accuracy of the calendar.

What is a Fertility Calendar?

A fertility calendar is a way you to keep track of your monthly cycles. You can use it as both a method of birth control or as a fertility method. When you get started you will discover a fertility calendar is very easy to use. By inputting a few numbers you will get a fairly accurate calendar of your most fertile days.

One thing you should know right off the bat, every woman’s cycle is unique. Most women have a cycle averaging about twenty-eight days. However, yours could be as short as ten days, or as long as sixty days.  And just to make it more interesting, your cycle could vary from month to month.

What Primary Fertility Signs Should You Track?

• Basal body temperature (BBT). Your temperature will rise by approximately one degree at the time of ovulation.
• Cervical mucus. Your body will release a cervicle discharge just before ovulation.
• Hormone changes. Check your local pharmacy for monitoring kits. They will allert you to hormone changes just before ovulation. An increase of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) occurs a day or two before ovulation.
• Periods. For Most women, ovulation takes place 14-16 days before their period starts.

How to Successfully Use the Fertility Calendar Method

Fertility charting allows you to predict ovulation, pinpoint your most fertile time during your cycle, and increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Looking at several variables you can learn to identify the days when you are most likely to ovulate - Which is  the best time to conceive a baby.

You only have a few fertile days during your menstural cycle. This is because the unfertilized egg has a short life-span of just one day. It is very important for you to time your intercourse to increase your chances of success. Instead of guessing you can use fertility charting to predict your best time for conception.

Accuracy of the Calendar Method

The accuracy of using the fertility calendar method depends on how regular your cycle is, how often you have periods and which methods you use to check for fertility. Note: Keep in mind that nature can be random at times. This means you may ovulate at unpredictable times.
Finally, using a fertility calendar can help you increase your odds of getting pregnant. It is important to understand how this method works, what needs to be tracked, and how to use properly to your benefit. Your new baby could be arriving very shortly.

Editor’s Note…

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