Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG Key Takeaways • Timing sex during your fertile window—five days before ovulation through one day after—can increase your chances of getting pregnant.

No one ever plans to struggle with infertility. But, for those having trouble conceiving, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor about next steps. That may include undergoing assisted reproductive ...

Eggs take a long time to produce in the ovary, and thus are one of a body's precious resources. It has been theorized that the body has mechanisms to help the ovary ensure that ovulated eggs enter the ...

What ovulation signs can I look out for if I'm trying to conceive? Understanding when you're ovulating—and having sex regularly five days before and on the day of ovulation—can improve the odds of ...

In theory, a person can become pregnant at any time in their cycle, but it is most likely to happen around the time of ovulation. When ovulation happens will vary according to a person’s cycle.

Planning a pregnancy is an exciting and rewarding phase for many couples. While some couples may be able to conceive quickly, others may have a difficult time getting pregnant. Tracking the woman's ...

Week 1 of the menstrual cycle is a powerful hormonal reset. Falling progesterone, rising FSH, steady LH, and low oestrogen ...

Editor’s Note: Robert Martin is the A. Watson Armour III Curator of Biological Anthropology at the Field Museum in Chicago, as well as a member of the Committee on Evolutionary Biology at the ...