Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: What is the correct time of ovulation?Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy is an extremely complex physiological process. For a woman to conceive, having normal ovulation and engaging in intercourse during the ovulation period is just one of the necessary conditions. To this end, one can measure their body temperature every morning after waking up. Generally, the temperature is lower in the first half of the day and even lower during the ovulation period, then gradually rises after ovulation. The ovulation date is usually about 14 days before the next menstrual period, starting from the first day of the next period. Counting backward 14 days or subtracting 14 days gives the ovulation day. The ovulation period includes the ovulation day itself, the 5 days before it, and the 4 days after it. The specific calculation should be based on your menstrual cycle, and it is crucial that your menstrual cycle is very accurate for the calculated ovulation period to be correct. For those trying to conceive, starting from the first day of the ovulation period, it is recommended to have intercourse every other day. If there are no special circumstances, pregnancy is generally achieved.