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is it right you are at your most fertile in the 4 days beofore your period starts, or have i dreamt that?

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lizandlulu · 15/07/2010 17:25

i dont know if i have dreamt it or not? i might have read it somewhere but dont remember

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finecheese · 15/07/2010 17:31

I have a feeling you've dreamt it. I always thought you're at your most fertile the 9-11th day after the first day of your period? Hope that helps a bit. I'm sure someone will put me right if I'm wrong

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OldLadyKnowsNothing · 15/07/2010 17:33

Most women are most fertile around the middle of their cycle, but this can vary.

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booyhoo · 15/07/2010 17:33

you are at your most fertile on and around the day you ovulate. that could be anywhere in your cycle. all women are different and even all cycles can be different.

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LittleSilver · 15/07/2010 20:19

No you dreamt it OP. finecheese that is not necessarily right either. booyhoo has hit it right on the head. Read Taking Charge of Your Fertility!

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sweetsherry · 15/07/2010 20:29

I think - from what I've read i.e. every bloody book going - sperm can survive up to 6 days, but the egg perishes within 12-24 hours after ovulation.

Therefore, You are theoretically fertile up to 6 days prior to OV, and for up to a day after (or up to 36 hours after you first detect an LH surge with an OPK).

Or, if you're like me, you're NEVER BLOOMING WELL FERTILE.

SBDTA

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LittleSilver · 15/07/2010 20:31

sweetsherry

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booyhoo · 15/07/2010 21:47

littlesilver that is where i read it too. great book. i am keeping it for any daughters i might have (hopefully made all the more likely by possessing said book)