How to master the fertility cycle
If you want to successfully conceive, it is very important to accurately grasp the fertilization cycle. The following will introduce in detail how to calculate the accurate time of conception from four aspects.
1. Understand the menstrual cycle
Menstrual cycles vary from woman to woman, usually around 28 days, but may range from 26 to 30 days. The first day is the day when menstruation starts, and the 14th day is the day of ovulation. The time for the egg to be fertilized is generally 3-5 days before and after ovulation. Knowing your menstrual cycle can help you better understand when you\’re going to conceive.
How to calculate menstrual cycle
Keeping a journal of your period can help you determine your menstrual cycle. The total number of days between the first day of your period and the start of your next period is your menstrual cycle. Menstrual volume and menstrual color can be recorded simultaneously, as well as any conditions that differ from menstruation.
How to determine ovulation day
You can calculate your ovulation day based on your menstrual cycle. For example, if your cycle is 28 days, your ovulation day will be day 14. Additionally, you can confirm your ovulation day by measuring your basal body temperature, observing cervical mucus, and using ovulation predictor tests.
2. Convert Western calendar time to lunar calendar time
Traditionally, China uses the lunar calendar. If you want to calculate the fertility cycle, you need to convert the Western calendar to the lunar calendar. You can use some free mobile apps or websites to input the Western calendar date and it will automatically convert the corresponding lunar calendar date. This is a very convenient tool to help you know your fertile time more accurately.
3. Pay attention to physiological changes in the body
In addition to understanding your menstrual cycle and converting lunar dates, you can also determine whether you are in your fertile period by paying attention to your physical condition. For example, the body temperature before ovulation will be lower than the planned period, and after ovulation it will be higher. In addition, changes in cervical mucus can also help you determine whether you are fertile.
4. Use the online fertility cycle calculator
Many medical institutions and fertility companies now provide online fertility cycle calculators. You only need to enter your menstrual cycle and the date when your period starts to get your ovulation day and estimate the time of conception. This method is relatively simple and easy to use, and does not require too much self-calculation.
Summary
Understanding your menstrual cycle, converting Western calendar dates to lunar calendar dates, paying attention to physiological changes in the body, and using online fertility cycle calculators are all ways to calculate an accurate conception time. I hope that the methods introduced above can help couples who are preparing to conceive to better control the time of conception and achieve successful pregnancy.
