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What is the best time of the month to get pregnant?

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know what is the best time of the month to get pregnant?

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I think the question you are really asking is, when do you ovulate. If your cycle is regular, you ovulate 14 days BEFORE your period comes. So, you need to know the length of your cycle so you can estimate when you are ovulating. You are fertile for about 4 days before ovulation and 4 days after ovulation. You should aim to have intercourse at least every other day for those 8 days. If your cycle is not regular, you should see your gynecologist for evaluation because you may not be ovulating regularly.
Depends on the length of the menstrual cycle (day 1 of bleed to day 1 of the next bleed). Generally, start trying from about 10-18 days prior to the expected period. In a 28-day cycle, this means from day 10-17 of the menstrual cycle.

Hi.

Are you asking how long after you get your period is the best time to get pregnant? If you are, typically you will ovulate 14 days from the first day of your period assuming you bleed every 28 days. There are apps to figure out when you are ovulating. You just have to put into it when you have your period.

I hope that this helps.

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