Ovulation lasts 12 to 24 hours, during which an egg can be fertilized. The fertile window is six days long, including the day of ovulation and the five days before it. Understanding your cycle can ...

A woman’s fertility window refers to the short span each cycle when pregnancy is biologically possible, but it’s often ...

Trying to conceive can be a complicated process for some families. And, if you're not able to get pregnant as quickly as you'd like, it makes sense to want to do what you can to increase your odds of ...

Most sex-ed programs cover the basics of conception, but when it comes to ovulation, many are left in the dark. And even if you were lucky enough to learn about ovulation in school, it's typically not ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Artificial insemination places sperm into the cervix or uterus to help ...

An ovulation calculator can help you know your best days for trying to get pregnant. Ovulation calculators are most useful for people with regular cycles, but even with irregular periods, they can ...

How does ovulation affect a woman’s desire for sex? This is a controversial question, and it has stimulated debate for at least half a century. When I taught a course in human sexual behavior, way ...