{"id":39576,"date":"2025-06-20T11:17:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:57:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:57:33","slug":"ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Ovulation: why it\u2019s important to know when it takes place in assisted reproduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re trying to get pregnant, one of the first things you should determine is\u00a0<strong>when ovulation is taking place<\/strong>\u00a0so that you can calculate your fertile days. Perhaps you\u2019ve heard of the \u201cfertile window\u201d or the \u201cfertility window\u201d?<\/p>\n<p>However, not all moms\u2011to\u2011be fully understand these concepts. What really happens when you ovulate? How can you know when it\u2019s taking place? Is there any way to improve ovulation? These are some of the\u00a0<strong>questions we are going to try to answer for you\u00a0<\/strong>in this article.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/#What_is_ovulation\" >What is ovulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/#How_to_know_when_ovulation_occurs\" >How to know when ovulation occurs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/#How_to_help_ovulation\" >How to help ovulation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ovulation\"><\/span>What is ovulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In humans, ovulation takes place during each reproductive cycle. It is the time when a female is most fertile and occurs\u00a0<strong>when the ovary releases an egg<\/strong>. The egg then travels down the Fallopian tube waiting to be fertilised by a spermatozoid. If this occurs, the fertilised egg will begin to develop as it travels towards the uterus where the embryo could then implant.<\/p>\n<p>The egg\u00a0<strong>lives for 24 hours on<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>average<\/strong>, meaning that if it has not been fertilised you will need to wait until you ovulate again for another chance to get pregnant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_know_when_ovulation_occurs\"><\/span>How to know when ovulation occurs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to calculate when you are going to ovulate, you first need to understand the\u00a0<strong>phases of your menstrual cycle<\/strong>\u00a0as well as their length.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, we count the number of days between the first day of one period and the first day of the next. This tends to be\u00a0<strong>around 28 days, with limits ranging from 26 to 35 days<\/strong>. From one month to another the length of a woman\u2019s cycle may differ by approximately 2 days, with her period arriving 1 or 2 days earlier or later than the previous month. Ovulation correctly takes place in about 97% of women whose menstrual cycles are regular every 26-35 days.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping this in mind, your fertile days are those around the time of ovulation. Normally a female ovulates 14 days before her period will come. In a regular 28\u2011day cycle, ovulation occurs on day 14 of the cycle. However, in a shorter cycle lasting 25 days, for example, ovulation will take place around day 11. To know when ovulation will take place in your body, you should<strong>\u00a0subtract 14 from the total length of your cycle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At any rate, your fertile days are not limited to when you are ovulating. There\u2019s also a chance of getting pregnant approximately four days before and after ovulation, and<strong>\u00a0the four days prior to ovulation are best<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At our fertility clinic in Spain we say that\u00a0<strong>perseverance is the best ally to your fertility<\/strong>. So if you are trying to get pregnant, then unprotected intercourse with your partner is recommended every other day during your fertile days.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_help_ovulation\"><\/span>How to help ovulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we\u2019ve said on a number of occasions, a female\u2019s age affects her fertility and chances of conceiving. Changes in ovulation can occur. For example,\u00a0<strong>the duration of a woman\u2019s menstrual cycle gets shorter\u00a0<\/strong>over time, meaning that a female over the age of 35 will have shorter cycles than in previous years.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some\u00a0<strong>everyday habits you can incorporate into your routine<\/strong>\u00a0to delay these changes and help favour correct ovulation.<\/p>\n<p>The first habit has to do with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-vitamins-should-you-take-if-youre-trying-to-conceive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">food and diet<\/a><strong>. Although there are\u00a0<\/strong>myths and realities about the foods that improve female fertility<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>it\u2019s true that\u00a0<strong>eating a varied and balanced diet<\/strong>\u00a0will help you to stay in good health and, in turn, remain more fertile. For example, antioxidants and fatty acids are essential to the body\u2019s proper functioning and contribute to maintaining\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/vitamin-d-and-fertility-what-we-know-about-how-it-relates-to-pregnancy-in-assisted-reproduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good reproductive health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We also recommend\u00a0<\/strong>maintaining a healthy weight, as\u00a0<strong>being overweight can make it more difficult to conceive<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Just like with poor eating habits, an unhealthy weight (being overweight or being extremely thin), can cause menstrual cycles to become abnormal and in turn have a negative impact on ovulation.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, and though it\u2019s difficult due to the fast pace of life today, it is important\u00a0<strong>that you try to avoid stress<\/strong>. There are several studies that have shown a direct relationship between stress and fertility. Thus, taking it easy and trying to stay relaxed, as best as possible, will have a positive impact on your ovulation.<\/p>\n<p>Another habit we recommend is physical activity.\u00a0<strong>Exercising regularly<\/strong>\u00a0not only has benefits for your health but it can also help improve your fertility.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, it is crucial that you\u00a0<strong>stay away from drugs and other\u00a0<\/strong>habits that can harm your fertility. Even a moderate intake of alcohol and\/or tobacco, as well as other drugs, can negatively affect your ovulation.<\/p>\n<p>Now you have a better understanding of what ovulation involves and\u00a0<strong>monitoring it is clearly essential when you are trying to get pregnant<\/strong>, whether it be naturally or using assisted reproduction.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, as you\u2019ve seen, the habits we recommend incorporating into your daily routine don\u2019t require a lot of effort and in return\u00a0<strong>will improve your chances of getting pregnant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re trying to get pregnant, one of the first things you should determine is\u00a0when ovulation is taking place\u00a0so that you can calculate your fertile days. Perhaps you\u2019ve heard of the \u201cfertile window\u201d or the \u201cfertility window\u201d? However, not all moms\u2011to\u2011be fully understand these concepts. What really happens when you ovulate? 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