{"id":39641,"date":"2025-06-23T12:56:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:09:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:09:48","slug":"is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it possible to get pregnant if my cycles are irregular?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re trying to conceive, one of the first things you need to know is what your menstrual cycles are like. This is important so that you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calculate when you\u2019re going to ovulate<\/a>, and also determine when your most fertile days will be. All you need to do is count in order to understand what your menstrual cycles are like.<\/p>\n<p>You need to count the number of days between the first day of one period and the first day of the next period. This is generally about 28 days, with limits of 26 and 35 days, and every woman may notice variations of 2 days, more or less, from one cycle to the next. Keeping this in mind, we could say that a woman with regular menstrual cycles every 26-35 days would\u00a0<strong>ovulate correctly in 97% of cases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Building on the above, your fertile days are those around the time of ovulation, and\u00a0<strong>the best days are right before ovulation takes place<\/strong>. Normally females ovulate 14 days before their period will start. Thus, in a regular 28-day cycle, ovulation would take place on day 14. In a shorter cycle, however, (for example a 25-day cycle), ovulation occurs on approximately day 11 of the cycle. In order to determine when ovulation takes place in our body we always need to subtract 14 days from the total number of days our cycles last. If you\u2019d like to learn more about the different phases of the menstrual cycle, you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/what-are-the-main-phases-of-the-menstrual-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">consult this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, you most likely know that\u00a0<strong>some women have irregular cycles<\/strong>. This makes it difficult to calculate their most fertile days and to get pregnant. That\u2019s why in this article we specifically want to talk to you about these types of cases.<\/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\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/#When_are_we_talking_about_irregular_cycles\" >When are we talking about irregular cycles?<\/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\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/#What_can_I_do_if_my_cycles_are_irregular\" >What can I do if my cycles are irregular?<\/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\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/#How_can_I_calculate_my_fertile_window_if_my_cycles_are_irregular\" >How can I calculate my fertile window if my cycles are irregular?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/#Cervical_mucous\" >Cervical mucous<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/#Ovulation_tests\" >Ovulation tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/#Basal_body_temperature\" >Basal body temperature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_are_we_talking_about_irregular_cycles\"><\/span>When are we talking about irregular cycles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, it is important to properly understand this concept. Irregular cycles are\u00a0<strong>cycles that fluctuate in length from one month to the next<\/strong>. In some women one cycle will last 26 days, the next one will be 32 days, the next will be 27, etc.<\/p>\n<p>In certain cases<strong>\u00a0a woman may even go a month without having a period<\/strong>. This is normal and occurs after menarche (the first menstruation), but once a female\u2019s hormones have stabilised her cycle should become more regular.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_if_my_cycles_are_irregular\"><\/span>What can I do if my cycles are irregular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cycles are irregular the first thing we would recommend is visiting your gynaecologist. This is to rule out scenarios such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">some illnesses or a hormone imbalance<\/a>\u00a0which may be the cause of your irregular cycles and should be controlled (polycystic ovaries, ovarian cysts, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, our recommendation is to have<strong>\u00a0unprotected intercourse two to three times a week<\/strong>. If you haven\u2019t conceived after trying for twelve months, then we recommend that you consider seeing an assisted reproduction specialist.<\/p>\n<p>For\u00a0<strong>women over the age of 35 it\u2019s advisable to not wait this long\u00a0<\/strong>and to make an appointment with an assisted reproduction specialist once you\u2019ve been trying for six months and haven\u2019t been able to conceive. This recommendation is based on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-a-females-age-impacts-her-fertility-and-chances-of-becoming-a-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how a female\u2019s age affects her fertility<\/a>, a topic that we often discuss here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_calculate_my_fertile_window_if_my_cycles_are_irregular\"><\/span>How can I calculate my fertile window if my cycles are irregular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If there doesn\u2019t seem to be a specific reason why your cycles are irregular,\u00a0calculating your fertile window each month<strong>\u00a0will be even more complicated<\/strong>. The truth is that you won\u2019t be able to know for sure when the best days to conceive are.<\/p>\n<p>When this happens you should\u00a0<strong>pay attention to other details\u00a0<\/strong>which we\u2019ll talk about next:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cervical_mucous\"><\/span>Cervical mucous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When your fertile window begins your cervical mucous will become<strong>\u00a0more abundant, clear and stretchy\u00a0<\/strong>(like egg whites). This is the appearance of your cervical mucous on the days right before ovulation, meaning it\u2019s time to have unprotected intercourse.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ovulation_tests\"><\/span>Ovulation tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can purchase ovulation tests at any pharmacy and they\u2019re usually pretty accurate.\u00a0<strong>They measure the surge in the ovulation hormone<\/strong>\u00a0(luteinising hormone), in your urine and you should take them several days in a row. Once the hormone surge occurs, the test will give a positive result, thus indicating that it\u2019s time to have unprotected intercourse as ovulation will take place approximately 36 hours later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basal_body_temperature\"><\/span>Basal body temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our third piece of advice is to measure your basal body temperature (your temperature right when you wake up), every day before getting out of bed. You should always take your temperature at the same time, using the same thermometer and in the same place (mouth, underarm\u2026). Once you\u2019ve noticed that the temperature has risen\u00a0<strong>between 0.2 and 0.5 degrees centigrade above your normal basal body temperature<\/strong>, it will mean that ovulation has taken place. You can keep this date for your records, as your most fertile days were the ones before you ovulated.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, although calculating your fertile window is more difficult if your cycles are irregular it\u2019s not impossible, and these simple guidelines can help you. Remember that\u00a0<strong>persistence is your best ally when it comes to your fertility!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having said that, if despite all of the above you have been trying to conceive for some time but have not been successful (for a year if you\u2019re under the age of 35 or for six months if you\u2019re 35 or older),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">request an appointment with us<\/a>. We\u2019d love to meet you and your partner, review your case and evaluate how we can help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re trying to conceive, one of the first things you need to know is what your menstrual cycles are like. This is important so that you can\u00a0calculate when you\u2019re going to ovulate, and also determine when your most fertile days will be. 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