Can you get pregnant during the non-ovulation period?

Ovulation period refers to a manifestation of a woman's normal physiological cycle. Women who are preparing for pregnancy can have sex during the ovulation period, and the chance of pregnancy is very high. The chance of pregnancy if not having sex during the ovulation period is very small, but the possibility of infertility cannot be ruled out. Therefore, women need to be prepared before having sex. If they are not considering pregnancy, they can try to use scientific contraception as much as possible.

Can you get pregnant during the non-ovulation period?

Can you get pregnant even if you are not ovulating?

Many people think that as long as they avoid having sex during the ovulation period, they will not get pregnant. This idea is wrong. For women with regular menstrual cycles, the ovulation period is the day that is 14 days back from the first day of the next menstruation, and the 4 days before and 5 days after that day are the ovulation period. We usually recommend that couples who want a baby have sex during the ovulation period because it is easier to get pregnant at this time. However, it does not mean that you cannot get pregnant during the non-ovulation period. It's just that the possibility of pregnancy is smaller, but it is still possible.

Can you get pregnant during ovulation?

1. Under normal circumstances, a woman's ovaries will release a mature egg every month. If you have sex during this period, your chances of getting pregnant will be greater. However, it does not necessarily mean that conception will occur successfully. Having sexual intercourse every two days one week before ovulation can allow sperm to reach the fallopian tube and meet the egg earlier or on time. This method of sexual intercourse has a significantly higher pregnancy rate than sexual intercourse after ovulation.

2. A peaceful mindset is also a key factor in pregnancy. For example, long-term anxiety and stress (including work, life, and fertility) can affect men's sexual function and semen quality, as well as women's ovulation and egg function. Men and women do not need to pay too much attention to the ovulation period. Regulating anxious and nervous emotions will help with successful conception.

Based on the above information, you can calculate the ovulation period, which will increase the chance of pregnancy. Women who are planning to become pregnant should not put too much pressure on themselves, relax, and having a good mood will also help pregnancy.

What it feels like to conceive

The first symptom of early pregnancy is amenorrhea, followed by dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, chills, loss of appetite, varying degrees of nausea, picky eating, preference for sour food or aversion to greasy food and special odors. Some people will experience changes in their appetite and hobbies, and vomiting may occur in severe cases. It may also be accompanied by subjective symptoms such as breast tenderness, darkening and tingling of the nipples and areolas, and frequent urination. The above early pregnancy reactions usually disappear on their own around 12 weeks of pregnancy.

How to calculate the best time to conceive

1. Schedule calculation method

Generally speaking, a woman's menstrual cycle is 21-35 days (28 days on average), and ovulation occurs 12-16 days (14 days on average) before the next menstrual period. The specific date can be calculated using the calendar extrapolation method. The main method is to calculate the fertile and infertile periods in the current cycle based on the records of more than 12 previous menstrual cycles.

2. Basal body temperature measurement method

The body temperature method is a relatively accurate method to measure the ovulation day, because generally speaking, a woman's basal body temperature will suddenly drop on the day of ovulation, and the body temperature will rise by 0.3-0.5 degrees compared to the basal body temperature in the next few days.

3. Ovulation test paper method

The luteinizing hormone (LH) in women's urine will reach a peak level 24-48 hours before ovulation. Using ovulation test strips can more accurately detect the peak level of LH. After starting the test, you should test regularly every day. When the color is about to reach the peak, you should test every 12 hours until the LH peak is detected.