Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to our community with your questions.
The menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of bleeding in one month to the first day of bleeding in the next month.
Ovulation can be calculated by starting with the first day of the last menstrual period or by calculating 12-16 days from the next expected period. Most women ovulate anywhere between Day 11 – Day 21 of their cycle, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period.
This is what many refer to as the “fertile time” of a woman’s cycle, because sexual intercourse during this time increases the chance of pregnancy.
Ovulation can occur at various times during a cycle, and may occur on a different day each month.
Anonymous, with a shorter than average menstrual cycle, you can ovulate sooner. Using birth control is the best way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. If your period lasted seven days, then intercourse day 10 was cutting it close.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to our community with your questions.
The menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of bleeding in one month to the first day of bleeding in the next month.
Ovulation can be calculated by starting with the first day of the last menstrual period or by calculating 12-16 days from the next expected period. Most women ovulate anywhere between Day 11 – Day 21 of their cycle, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period.
This is what many refer to as the “fertile time” of a woman’s cycle, because sexual intercourse during this time increases the chance of pregnancy.
Ovulation can occur at various times during a cycle, and may occur on a different day each month.
Anonymous, with a shorter than average menstrual cycle, you can ovulate sooner. Using birth control is the best way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. If your period lasted seven days, then intercourse day 10 was cutting it close.
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June 22, 2016 - 9:08amMaryann
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