Ovulation calculators can be found online, or obtained from your physician. For convenience, you can even find ovulation calculators that send text messages to your cell phone, messaging you on the days you are most likely to conceive.

An ovulation calculator will ask you to input information such as the length of your cycle, as well as the first day of your last period. If you are “average,” your cycle is about 28 days long. You will probably ovulate on day 14 of a 28-day cycle. The best time to become pregnant is 10 to 18 days after the first day of your last period, and within 12 to 24 hours after ovulation. Some doctors recommend that couples have sex every day during this time period to maximize their chances of becoming pregnant.

Some women’s cycles may vary between 22 and 44 days. If you have irregular periods, contact your doctor on the best way for you to utilize an ovulation calculator. Even if you have a “perfect” 28-day cycle, be aware that ovulation calculators give you approximate dates of fertility, and are not full proof. You may wish to increase your chances of getting pregnant by using an over-the-counter ovulation prediction kit along with your ovulation calculator.

Most women have ovulation symptoms each month. You may experience tender breasts just prior to ovulating. Your cervical mucus becomes thin and clear like egg whites. You can easily check this yourself by stretching your cervical mucus between your thumb and index finger. Some women experience cramps, or a sudden twinge on one side of their abdomen. Increased sexual desire may be another indication that you are ovulating.

If you experience difficulty conceiving, despite monitoring your ovulation symptoms and by using an ovulation calculator, it is best to contact your obstetrician/gynecologist to assist you with getting pregnant.

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