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Usually the first and the last seven days of the menstrual cycle are considered safe. Long years ago when condom and contraceptive pills were not invented couples followed this method of periodic abstinence also known as Rhythm method.How does this Rhythm Method work?An egg releases from one of the ovaries every month. If periods come every 28 days (which is rare), ovulation will take place about 14 days before the start of each period.After ovulation the egg can live for about 24 hours. Sperm can live for 7 days. If sperm is alive inside the female reproductive organs while the egg is released, then pregnancy takes place.Most fertile days will most likely be from 5 days before to 3 days after ovulation- You should completely avoid sex during these days.Following parameters can help a woman recognise when she is ovulating.Rise in body temperature - Use a basal thermometer, measure temperature everyday in the morning. Slight increase in the temperature by 0.4 to 0.7 F indicate ovulation.Use a calendar. - Once learned how to tell when you're ovulating, mark those dates on a calendar. Track it over a period of time and look for a pattern to see how regular your cycle and ovulation days are.Ovulation kits- Another good way to tell if you are ovulating is to purchase ovulation test strips or the more expensive kits, which work like a home pregnancy test. These kits react to presence of LH. The LH surge happens about 24-36 hours before ovulation, so they can be a good indicator to when you're fertile.Ovulation application and calendars - Download the one that suits your requirements.Cervical Mucus/FluidCreamy: As you enter your fertile window, your hormones rise the water content in Cervical Fluid and it becomes creamy.Eggwhite: At peak fertility, your Cervical Fluid should resemble raw egg white in consistency. Using a finger and thumb you should be able to stretch it more than an inch. This is really fertile CF, it provides the best environment for sperm.Watery: At ovulation your Cervical Fluid may become more watery and reach its maximum in quantity and then it will start to become sticky again and dry up until your next period.Increased sexual desire - Most women experience an increase in sexual desire when they are most fertile, around the time of ovulation, Though this is not a reliable indicator.Breast tenderness- Some women experience tenderness in their breasts just before or after ovulation. This is related to the hormones in your body, getting ready for ovulation and the potential of pregnancy.Disadvantages :Most women cannot peg ovulation precisely enough to know when the safe times to have sex are.The rhythm method is between 80 and 87 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.It can take up to 10 days at a strecth without sex to prevent pregnancy.The rhythm method doesn't provide any protection against sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, chlamydia or herpes.Because each woman's menstrual cycle is different and factors like diet, stress and age can cause a woman's menstrual cycle to change. Hence difficult to peg ovulation.Sperm live an average of three days in the body, but for some women, sperm can live in their bodies for up to seven days. This makes it difficult to plan when it's completely safe to have sex.Another method is withdrawal method or coitus interrupts, where the man withdraws the penis before ejaculation. However this method had a high failure rate.

I’ll echo what everyone has said—there is no cause for concern at this point. It takes the average couple 4–6 months to conceive.That said, as a health professional, maybe I can offer you some helpful advice that no one has offered yet. Sometimes the problem is not having sex at the right time.Start tracking your periods. I recommend downloading an app to your phone. I like one called Clue.Someone mentioned checking your basal body temperature as a method of figuring out when you are ovulating. If you choose this method, you must check your temperature first thing in the morning. Don’t eat or drink anything first. Don’t even sit up in bed—just grab the thermometer off your nightstand and record the results. You should see a 0.5–1.0 F degree uptick in temp the day after you ovulate.A more accurate way to figure out if you’re ovulating is by checking your cervical mucus. At the time of ovulation, the texture of your cervical mucus should be similar to that of an egg white. You should be able to stretch it an inch or so between two fingers. This characteristic is ideal for drawing sperm in. If you’re having trouble picturing what I mean, a simple Google image search might help.Of course, a lot of things come into play when it comes to baby making. Certain health problems can interfere. So can being outside the normal weight range for your height (over or under). If you were on birth control, it usually takes 3–4 months for your cycle to normalize.Age is a big factor. On that note, if you are under 35, there’s no need to consult a doctor about possible infertility issues until you’ve been trying unsuccessfully for a year. If you’re 35 or over, six months is sufficient to seek treatment.I hope this helps! Try not to stress. Have fun, eat right, drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep.

A rough estimate would be two weeks before your period starts, so around the 10th of the month. But it’s different for everyone, I’m closer to the 19th-21st day of my cycle rather than the 14th.If you want to know more exactly, there are a few methods you can use. A basal thermometer will help after you use it for a few months. Your temperature will rise a little but not until the day after you ovulate (and it’s too late to fertilize the egg by then if it hasn’t been already), but you‘ll hopefully see a pattern after a few months so you know approximately when your body usually ovulates. You can download an app to track your temperature. You can also get a box of OPKs (ovulation prediction tests) pretty cheaply on Amazon, which will tell you when you’re about to ovulate. They’ll be positive a day or two before the egg is released. A third thing is cervical fluid. You may notice it changes throughout the month; it should be clear and stretchy around your ovulation.