Ovulation lasts 12 to 24 hours, during which an egg can be fertilized. The fertile window is six days long, including the day of ovulation and the five days before it. Understanding your cycle can ...

Understanding how your menstrual cycle works will improve your chances of successfully getting pregnant — or avoiding pregnancy — depending on your goal. It’s important to know when ovulation occurs ...

One of the most noticeable changes during perimenopause is the unpredictability of your cycle. You might notice your periods arriving earlier or later than usual, or skipping some months altogether.

Sleepless weeks can nudge the brain’s timing of ovulation off track. Usable step: set a consistent 7–9 hour sleep window for ...

It’s common to feel tired or low on energy during ovulation. This can typically be managed by getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and eating a balanced diet. Ovulation is a key phase of the ...

How does ovulation affect a woman’s desire for sex? This is a controversial question, and it has stimulated debate for at least half a century. When I taught a course in human sexual behavior, way ...

You may have learned about ovulation in health class, but unlike your period, this phase of your menstrual cycle may go by completely unnoticed. For some women, the process of an egg dropping from ...