For those who want to be pregnant, tracking ovulation in the menstrual cycle to pin down that elusive “fertile window” can be ...

The female ovaries have two primary functions; one is to secrete sex hormones like oestrogen and progesterone, which are important for reproductive functions like puberty, menstruation, and menopause, ...

If you're trying to get pregnant (or trying not to), it's key to know when you're ovulating. That's because having sex just before and during ovulation—overlapping with your six-day "fertile ...

The content and development of this article has had scientific input and editorial review from Merck Serono Ltd and Fertility Network UK. This article is sponsored by Merck Serono Ltd. When you’re ...

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 ...