LibraryGetting Pregnant 101

Who would think that Birds and the Bees could be so complicated? Learn everything you need to know about the menstrual cycle, ovulation and trying to conceive.


FAQs

What are my chances of conceiving?

Answer:

A healthy woman who is 30 years of age and trying to conceive will have a 20% chance each month of conceiving, while a healthy woman who is 40 years of age will have only a 5–10% chance of conceiving each month.

What is ovulation?

Answer:

Ovulation is the term used to define the release of an egg (usually one, though sometimes more) from a woman’s ovary. Conception occurs when a sperm fertilizes the egg.

When is a women most fertile?

Answer:

A woman’s most fertile period is typically several days (usually no more than 5-6) ending on the day after ovulation.

What is Clomid?

Answer:

Clomiphene citrate is a synthetic medication that affects the way in which a woman ovulates. The body responds by releasing greater amounts of FSH. In women who do not usually ovulate, this extra stimulation can cause ovulation to occur and make a pregnancy possible.


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