when you ovulate?

Question

do you count 14days from the first day of period or 14 days from the day you finish

Answer 1

Usually a woman ovulates 14 days AFTER her period starts eg: first day of period July 1 ovulation would be July 15th, but not all women ovulate on a 28 days cycle and women can get pregnant at any time of their cycle. Just depends on the woman.

Answer 2

well, neither one - exactly. Everyone's cycle is different. There is a myth that woman ovulate 14 days after their period begins...but that is only an AVERAGE and each month can be different. The other thing is that sperm can live inside you for up to 5 days.... so if you are having a shortened cycle one month and you have sex right after your period and you ovulate earlier than day 14 than yes, there is a chance of getting pregnant. The only way to know is to know exactly when you ovulate. There are several ways to know and some are more effective than others. Some can only predict before ovulation happens and some can only predict that is has already happened. The absolute best info I can give you is to go read a book called Taking Charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler. It will help you understand your body and all the myths about it. It will help you time when you are ovulating and the best times to conceive – or not! . It's about knowing your body and knowing when you are fertile or not.
My husband and I tried for 1 year and had no luck..… We tried ovulation predictors , laying with pillows under me for 20 min. everything……the first month that I began using the book I realized that my timing was WRONG!. We got pregnant that very first month and I am now due Feb 2, 2007. You can pick and choose what you do with your info. Good luck and don't listen the all the myths! Even if you don't get into charting and everything....it will help you in so many ways!

Answer 3

Actually, since ovulation determines when your period will come, it's far more accurate to say that most women ovulate 12-16 days *before* their period. The Day 14 myth is just that... a myth. Some studies have suggested that as few as 10% of women actually ovulate ON cycle Day 14.

(That said, to count cycle days, start with the first day of your period, not the last.)

Answer 4

How do I calculate when I am ovulating?
The timing of ovulation is complex and can take some studying of your body and your cycles to figure out. By using a combination of methods such as studying cervical fluid, taking your body temperature, and tracking your periods, you can calculate your time of ovulation. The American Pregnancy Association encourages women to learn about the fertility awareness method of tracking cycles and then combine that with ovulation predictor kits to best understand when you are ovulating. The Association estimates that this is anywhere between 11-21 days since the last menstrual period (LMP), or 12-16 days from when you expect the next menstrual period to start. Order Fertility Kit or Monitor

Don’t women ovulate on the 14th day after their period starts?
Unfortunately this is a myth that many still hold on to, including healthcare professionals. The day of ovulation differs from woman to woman and can even be different from month to month. The “14th day” thinking appears to come from either taking the average of when all women ovulate or from someone just dividing the 28 day cycle in half. However this myth got started, it is not an accurate way to calculate ovulation, because many women do NOT ovulate on the 14th day of their cycle.

Answer 5

Ovulation happens at different times for everyone, but for counting purposes you start counting your cycle days on the first day of your period. The day your period ends makes no difference on your ovulation.

Ovulation usually occurs about 10-14 days BEFORE your period starts (called the luteal phase). The length of your entire cycle will be the best determining factor for calculating ovualtion.

I higly recommend the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" whether you are trying to get pregnant or prevent it.

Answer 6

You should count from the first day of your period, but be aware that you might not ovulate exactly 14 days after... If you want to find out when exactly you ovulate, you can take your temperature each morning (BBT method) or get an OPK (Ovulation Prediction Kit).

Answer 7

day 1 is the day you start your period

Answer 8

When you are feeling hornier than usual is a good way to know