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  • In order to become pregnant, a full menstrual cycle needs to occur. The body must complete the follicular phase, where the eggs mature, ovulate, and the fertilized egg implants. The number of days it takes to get pregnant varies from woman to woman.

    Follicular Phase

    The follicular phase is the first half of the menstrual cycle. It begins on the first day of the menstrual period. Estrogen levels are high, progesterone is low, and the follicles that will become the mature eggs are forming. This phase lasts approximately 10 to 16 days.

    Ovulation

    Ovulation ideally occurs at the midpoint of the menstrual cycle. A surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) signals the mature follicle to burst, releasing the matured egg to the fallopian tubes. Ovulation occurs 12 to 36 hours after the LH surge.

    Fertilization

    After the egg is released, it must be fertilized within 24 hours. After 24 hours, the egg is no longer viable.

    Luteal Phase

    After ovulation, the luteal phase begins. This is the time during which a fertilized egg may implant into the uterine lining. Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum, a cyst that forms where the egg burst from the follicle. This phase can last 10 to 14 days, or more.

    Implantation

    The implantation of the fertilized egg takes seven to 10 days. Human chorionic gonadotropin begins to be produced, and the corpus luteum ceases to produce progesterone, as the fetus takes over production of this hormone.

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    Understanding Ovulation

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