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 ...

Conception occurs when sperm fertilizes an egg found in the fallopian tube, creating a zygote that can eventually become an embryo. Conception — and ultimately, pregnancy — can involve a surprisingly ...

A pregnancy test detects the presence of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, in a person’s body. But the body doesn’t produce that hormone until several days after conception.

Provera can help manage menstrual cycle issues that may affect fertility. While Provera can help regulate periods temporarily, long-term use can interfere with successful ovulation. If you're pregnant ...

A pregnancy test detects the presence of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, in a person’s body. But the body doesn’t produce that hormone until several days after conception.

Conception can happen within minutes or up to five days after sex, depending on when you ovulate. Identifying your fertile ...

Most sex-ed programs cover the basics of conception, but when it comes to ovulation, many are left in the dark. And even if you were lucky enough to learn about ovulation in school, it's typically not ...

A research team led by Hiroshima University and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have proposed a neuroendocrine mechanism in bony fish that signals ovulation from the ovaries to the ...

At CES 2026, Vivoo unveiled FlowPad, the world’s first smart menstrual pad that analyses menstrual blood to track fertility, ...

Gut health affects hormones, immunity and nutrient absorption, all of which influence fertility and pregnancy. Dr Padma ...

Ovulation is when you're most fertile and typically occurs halfway through your menstrual cycle. Ovulation symptoms include spotting, pain, and changes in cervical mucus and body temperature. Track ...