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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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Confused!

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woody17 · 18/02/2012 20:05

Sorry if this is a silly question but how long before a period can you conceive? Or how close to your period can you conceive? I'm really confused! Thank you.

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mummysfirsttime · 18/02/2012 20:18

Normally 10 days to 2 wks after your period isn't it?!

farrowandballs · 18/02/2012 20:20

it massively depends on the length of your cycle but ovulation usually occurs around 12-16 days before your period. Hopefully someone will come along soon with a better answer but didn't want to leave you waiting!

eurochick · 18/02/2012 22:10

As farrow said, ov usually takes place 12-16 days before your period starts. But sex a few days before ov could lead to conception. Once ov has taken place, the egg can apparently only be fertilised for around 24 hours, then conception is no longer possible.

I hope this helps!

Seona1973 · 18/02/2012 22:12

Is this any help?

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woody17 · 19/02/2012 12:40

Thank you everyone. This really helps! I am having really difficulties working out my cycle. Guess I've just got to wait now and see if it arrives!

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