Ovulation Calendar
You don’t have to calculate anything – the ovulation calendar will do all the work for you! This free ovulation calendar calculates your fertile days based on your menstrual cycle data.
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| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
To use ovulation calendar you need to enter:
- The first day of your last period: this means the first day of your last menstrual flow.
- The length of your menstrual cycle: the number of days from the first day of menstruation to the day before the following menstrual period starts.
- The length of your luteal phase: if you don’t know the length of your luteal phase, you can assume it’s 14 days.
How to read this ovulation calendar?
Red indicates blood – menstrual flow:
Dates that are colored red represent the section of the month when your period starts. The first day is labeled with the darkest red, because this is usually the day menstrual flow is the heaviest. On average, a woman’s menstrual flow lasts from three to five days. Usually on the first day, the bleeding is the heaviest, and then it slowly subsides.
Green indicates fertility – ovulation:
Dates that are colored green represent the section of the month when you are most fertile – the time around your ovulation. The darkest green is labeled as THE ovulation day and this is the time you are considered most fertile. Since a woman’s fertile period starts about four to five days before actual ovulation, and ends approximately 24 to 48 hours afterward, there are several days that are colored green. All these days have a potential if you are trying to conceive.
Gender selection:
According to the Shettles method, it is possible to determine a baby’s gender by timing your intercourse. The dark gray frame around the ovulation calendar dates determines the dates that are most appropriate for conceiving. If you would like to conceive a baby boy, the frames will appear around your ovulation day, but if you would like to conceive a baby girl, a frame will appear on the days preceding actual ovulation. If you have no preference regarding the gender of your baby, no frame will appear.
How do I calculate my fertile days using our free ovulation calendar?
You do not have to do any math – our ovulation calendar will do all the work for you! Based on your menstrual cycle data, our free ovulation calendar calculates your fertile aka ovulation days.
To use ovulation calendars you need to enter:
- The first day of your last period: this means the first day of your last menstrual flow.
- The length of your menstrual cycle: the number of days from the first day of menstruation to the day before the following menstrual period starts.
- The length of your luteal phase: AKA “days past ovulation” or “DPO”, is the part of the cycle that starts at ovulation and ends the day before your next period. The only way to determine the exact length of your luteal phase is through hormone-specific blood tests. If you are not sure about the length of your luteal phase, you can assume it is 14 days, which is the average length and does not vary by more than a day or two in most people.
Based on the data given, the free ovulation calendar generates your personal daily fertility chart.
For example, if your cycle is 29 days long and your luteal phase is 12 days long, ovulation will occur on day 17 of your cycle (29-12=17). Ovulation calendars use this formula to calculate your time of ovulation.
If you have a gender preference, simply select boy or girl from the gender field. The method used for gender selection is called the Shettles method. Dr Landrum Shettles claimed a 75 to 90 percent success rate for his simple at-home method, which advises how to time intercourse to conceive a boy or a girl.
**The Shettles Method is based on a theory of X and Y chromosomes. X chromosomes represent a girl and Y represent a boy. His theory is said to have 75 percent success rate with couples who want to determine baby’s sex, although as already said it should be taken with a bit of healthy skepticism.
The basic principle behind his theory claims that Y chromosomes (for those who want to conceive a baby boy) are smaller and more fragile, but faster comparing to X chromosomes that are slower, but also larger and more resilient and are able to survive longer when they are once released.
**What is ovulation?
The time of ovulation is one of the most important things a woman should understand about her body since it is the determining factor in getting pregnant and preventing pregnancy. Ovulation is the most fertile period of menstrual cycle – it is a period when woman is most likely to get pregnant or when the chances of conception are the highest. Woman’s fertile period starts about 4-5 days before ovulation, and ends about 24-48 hours after it.
**What happens during ovulation?
During ovulation a single, mature egg (aka ovum) that developed in the ovary during the menstrual cycle is released from a follicle. When the egg is released, it is capable of being fertilized for 12 to 24 hours, and then it begins to disintegrate. Ovulation usually happens in the middle of the menstrual cycle, and if the released egg (ovum) is fertilized and successfully implants, woman becomes pregnant. However, if the egg isn’t fertilized and if woman does not become pregnant, the egg is passed from the reproductive tract during menstrual bleeding, which starts about two weeks after ovulation.
However, sometimes anovulatory cycles happen. These are menstrual cycles when no egg is released but when a woman does have her period. On the other, it is also important to bring out that woman can their get period (meaning menstrual flow does occur), but she does not ovulate. The ability to ovulate does vary from month to month, and can be delayed by a number of factors such as stress, illness, diet, or increased physical activity.
**What happens in the ovaries?
Woman has two ovaries and each produces many eggs during one menstrual cycle (which usually lasts approximately one month). Largest of the eggs is expelled into the pelvic cavity and swept into the Fallopian tube. There is no regular pattern between ovaries and it is fairly arbitrary which ovary will release the eggs.
**Explaining Ovulation with Hormones
Two hormones which create conditions conducive to fertilization are produced during ovulation: oestradiol and progesterone.
Oestradiol is produced alone by the developing follicle before ovulation and it stimulates the glands of the cervix to secrete fertile mucus and to stimulate the growth of the endometrium lining the uterus.
After ovulation, both oestradiol and progesterone are produced by the corpus luteum which forms from the ruptured follicle. Progesterone causes the abrupt change in the mucus which occurs immediately after ovulation and defines the Peak symptom. This hormone also prepares the oestrogen-primed endometrium for implantation of the fertilized ovum.
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hi is this the ovalution table shown is correct is this going to help me if it does i will be really very thnkful to u alllllllllllllllll
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helo u can mail me if any thing
Hi, Ive been trying to conceive a baby girl (accordinlg to specific dates as per the calender) but 1st I was not ovulating and now we have discovered that my husband has low sperm count – 8 million. we have tried again this month and doctors have certiied that Im ok (ovulating). Can we conceive with this number of sperm? Any other advises will be appreciated.
Do you know the reason you were not ovulating? Were there any underlying medical conditions? Did you get any medication, such as Clomid? It is possible to conceive with low sperm count, but it does pose more of a challenge. I suggest you look into natural methods of boosting your husband’s sperm count, to see if that will make a difference for you.
Good luck! I’ll write something about conceiving with a low sperm count one of these days!
Olivia
when do have intercourse then… if i am trying to conceive???????????
is it when the green is darker or what i need you to put me through…… tanx
That is right – the green section represents your fertile days. Hope that helps!
Olivia
thanks for consulting me for ovulation date.
hi ive been trying to get pregnant with my partner after my misscarriage that happend in january we woud both love to hve kids and we have been having intercourse on the days it says i should be fertie and the day it says im ovulating and im still not having any luck please help
Hi Kerryn,
Are you using ovulation predictor kits as well as the ovulation calendar? Are you sure that you are ovulating when you think you are, and that you are ovulating at all? If the answer to all of these questions is yes, the chances are that you will conceive very soon! How many cycles have you been trying for a baby now? Sending you lots of baby vibes
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Olivia
I have been trying to conceive a baby for the past 4years. I have ovarian cyst and i have not been succesful so far. I would like to know more about the treatment or how I can help myself to be a mother. I feel bad .
I hope to get a reply any time soon.
Chantal
Hey Chantal.
I hope you are doing fine…
there are things that can contribute to conceiving, such as smoking, caffeine, alcohol etc.. and I am sure you are well informed about that.
… there are several types of ovarian cysts and not all interfere with the ability of trying to conceive…
Did you ever talk with your doctor about that?
hi….. im using fertilite kit past 2 days. but its shows negative. what should i do?
Hi
I too am trying to conceive and it is ruling my life right now. I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis and my partner has slightly lower sperm count of around 13million but with normal motility. We have received our appointment for the fertility clinic for next month but I feel I am putting my partner under a lot of pressure. He is working away at the moment but has to return for “our best time” even when this causes him problems at work.
My last af was 23/7/10 and had positive ovulation test yesterday and today but he could not get back until tomorrow now. We did have intercourse on Sunday and Monday I am just really hoping this time was still ok? Also he would love a daughter and I heard it was more chance if have intercourse earlier rather than right on ovulation?
I feel like I am becoming crazy constantly looking at calenders etc.
Angela
Hi Angela.
I hope you are doing fine… and stress is a lot of times a part of process of trying to conceive, especially if things aren’t working out as planned. The only thing that I can say is .. try to relax… I know – easier said than done…
About conceiving a girl – yes, according to Shettles method this is true (you can find more about the method in the text above).
My best,
Tanya
hiiii……….6 -7 months back my menstural flow was too high but now it’s very less……..1st two days they r like nil and on the third day it’s some more………
am trying to conceive a boy but am unable to ………………can u plz. tell me why is it hapeening with me?
my last menstral period was 30-08-2010 and i had intercourse 2weeks there after wat my chances of conception
Me and my husband have been trying to have a baby for almost a year now..maybe i should try the pillow under the waist?
TIPS FOR CONCEIVING
1. 1 HOUR WALKING
2. 3 LITRES OF WATER DAILY
3. APPLE, ORANGE, DATES, NUTS DAILY
4. VEGETABLES, FRUITS DAILY
5. INTERCOURSE ON DAYS 11-16 DAYS FROM PERIOD FOR REGULAR
6. FOR IRREGULAR – DEDUCT 18 DAYS FROM LAST PERIOD AND CALCULATE SO (45-18=27 DAYS ONWARD)
Hi, how useful is this calendar or the Shettles method if you have irregular periods? How do you get around the fact that you never know when ovulation will happen when you’re trying to conceive a girl? Thanks!
what does the date in blue represent?
today’s date
i have been married for a while and have experienced difficulty conceiving…i started this chart this month how do i espect result as i always made sure we make love during my ovulation period. Kindly help
Have you seen endocrinologist? if you are younger than 35, and trying to conceive for more than one year (older than 35 and TTC for 6 months) you and your partner should consider visit a specialist. My best!
I have been TTC and have PCOS… It sucks… I would give a left leg for a son… I am almost read for the BIG O…. I need all the Baby Dust anybody may have laying around that they are not using…. I spent most of my life trying not to have a baby, but now I want one…Ugh….I just feel so alone… And like my body is working against me…
Hello All!
My previous period was on 08/24/2010. I normally was 28 day cycle. When I did come on by the 22nd, I took a pregnant test that was positive. I took three more, all positive. Came on my period on 09/27/2010, kinda heavy. Went to the doctor and they said that I was not pregnant, blood test. I was wondering what happened? My husband and I want another baby and I thought I was. Can anyone shine some light on this?
Every month my menstrual flow only last for me 2 days. 2nd days will become very little. It is normal?? Will I have problem conceiving a baby?? Thank You.
i had sex three days after my period will i get pregnent
i have been trying to conceive for the past last month…i was told i have a little blockage in my womb and that my hubbys sperm is not reaching for fettiliation and i am using natural method of treatment.i am really getting worried and at the same time trying to relax as i was told.but yesterday i was told that my womb is opening a bit,i hope and pray that i conceive this month. i want a set of twins are there any special thing i can do to achieve twin children. Kindly asist!
Ella
hey yall, just have a question i just had a little boy 7 months ago and i got severe preeclampsia and a uterus infection. i was wondering if going thru all of that would make it harder for me to conceive.
how can you tell if you are NOT ovulating?
hi, i got married 3 yrs back still trying to conceive. i have PCOS and l LH level is 6-7 every month, my doctor adviced to go for laproscopy, is it advisable and will gives result. im 24 yrs old, please help.
hi everyone, ok heres my story..
im 26yrs old and me and my husband been trying for 2years now and still nothing my periods are very irregular and it has been irregular since i had my surgery, 2009 of sept. that is ive had an cyst remove from under my right fallopian tube.. and since then i notice my periods been acting up! it got too the point where we thought i was preggo because i had miss 2months of period and plus ive only been spotting the 2nd month now period is flowing normally right now oct.13 2010.. i dont get it.. what should i do me and my husband really want a baby!! someone please help me. thanks
Hi everyone,
when my period came. I really hope these tips will work I am very anxious
I am feeling vey anxious as well as many of u I really wanna have a baby I have been trying the ovulation calculator I thought for sure I was pregnant when I missed my period in september until Oct 13
hi I have type 2 diabetes and am trying to conceive for about a year.. I wanted to know am is it possible for me to have a baby? Or is it much hard to because of my diabetes does it take away anything as if someone without diabetes.. I been with my boifriend for five year but we just decided now was a good time. But were haven no success pretty hurful.. Thanks for sum help!!
It took my husband and I 6 months to conceive. At the time it seemed like it was taking an eternity. We lost that baby at 9 weeks. After the loss I felt like all my hard work was just thrown away. I have several friends who ended up being pregnant at the same time as me. They were fortunate enough to keep theirs. Now every time I see them it reminds me that I should be pregnant; not to mention every time I get my period. I feel like a crazy person. It has been 3 months since the loss and still no luck. Everyone says it will happen when the time is right. I guess the part I hate the most is feeling like I have no control over any of it. I see people who don’t want children get pregnant by mistake all the time. It happens every day all over the world. It didn’t seem like it should be this hard. As a female when you experience difficulties in the thing our bodies were made to do it makes you feel like less of a woman; a failure. I frequent the ovulation calendars often but I haven’t had luck with any of it. My husband says I’m stressing too much over it. LIfe is unpredictable so I should just go with it. Wish it were as easy to do as it is to say it.
Hi everyone, I was wondering if I am having sex during around my ovulation time, can I still pregnant if my bf and I do the pullout method?
@Diana: of course… the chances are smaller if you are using the pullout method, but yes you can get pregnant – only one little swimmer is needed for that
Hi. I have regular period but this month my period came after 24 days and we are trying for a boy. So when should I have sex? Should I calculate my ovulation days based on 24 and luteal days of 12 or should I calculate based on the my past period where they are coming after every 28 days. Please help so I can travel to where my husband is.pleeeeeeeeeeeeese
hi i want somebody to help me pls,i was married 1 years ,i like to be a mother i trying to become in pregnant but nothing,my last period is 21 oct 2010 some time i have my period 20 or 21 this month i have it 21 oct 2010 i just want to no what day i,m going to ovulate today i have 4 day before my period ended help to no what day i,m going to ovulate pls.
Hi,
I am curious, If I have regular cycles, ama healthy 32 year old women, and I had intercourse 3-4 days before ovulation can you give me a % of the chances I’m pregnant? we only had intercourse that one time but I want a baby so bad and im so nervous I cant stand waiting to take the test. I’d like to know if my odds are good. thank you very much
hi !
im trying to get pregnant ,,n idont know how to count days in menstrul cylcle…pperiod dates 9-11-2010,
10-11-2010
so i count these 30 days or 29
plzzzzzz help
Hi everyone. My fiance and I are ttc. But my only problem is that I don’t know my luteal phase and my period is pretty irregular. I’m just concerned about my ovulation. I don’t really know when I do. It’s kind of just luck. So… yeah. Some one please help? It would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Angelea
hi
its me again….i got my period now on the 7th of nov,,,,and still confuse in counting the daysss ppleassee help anybody,,,,also is it possible to get pregnent if you have intercore right after your period and also what should be done if you trying to concieve a boy????????????
period dates
9-11-10
10-11-10
11-7-10
i need to get pregnantt
please help
Hello,
Me and my bf has been trying to conceive for almost 2 years on our own. My period started 11/4 I finally seen a dr @ which he prescribed Clomid and I start my 5 for 5 today. Has anyone heard of the success stories or not so great stories of Clomid? I am very healthy 35 year old as is my 43 year old bf.
I was advised that the success rate may take about 3 months some sooner once they start the Clomid. PLease let me know if anyone can provide me with any great details on becoming pg.
Go to walmart and get an ovulation test if you want to know if you are fertil. That’s what i did and got pregnant with my daughter 2 yrs ago. It gives you multiple test strips. It worked for me.
i have been using this calendar chart and am believing God that this month…it will happen.i want to have a set of twins is there any thing special i need to do to have twins???i have asked this question before but got no answer…kindly assist pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee
Hi I did a blood test on the 18th my period is supposed to start on the 23rd. The test results came back negative. Is it possible to get a false negative because i was 5days away from my period with a blood test?
@Jenny
I am in the exact shoes. Just reading your comment made me burst into tears. Hang in there and know that you are not alone. I too lost my baby at 12 weeks, had a D & C, had complications post D & C and didn’t get my 1st period until 2 months later… and EVERyone, including our cousins are pregnant, they got pregnant after me and are successfully carrying theire baby-Thank God and I am happy for them! Me not being able to the same(carry my baby successfully) makes me feel like a complete failure. One of our friends-a couple-got pregnant the same time and our due dates were around the same time. We haven’t talked to them since we lost our baby b/c its soo hard. Seeing others pregnant reminds you of what you lost and where in your pregnancy you should have been at. Hang in there. Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. May God bless you and your hubby with BEAUTIFUL babies SOON!
Hi, i have used this calender for about 3 months, My husband and i are trying for a boy, but nothing happens. My period is always regular, but nothing works.
Help!