When to get pregnant: best day, age and position

To increase the chances of pregnancy, it is important to identify the most fertile days, considering that the best period is between 11 and 16 days after the first day of menstruation, which corresponds to the moment before ovulation, therefore, the best time to having intercourse is between 24 and 48 hours before ovulation.

Furthermore, it is also important to consider age, as as a woman ages, it becomes more difficult to get pregnant due to a decrease in the number of eggs and hormonal changes, which can interfere with reproductive capacity.

If you are unable to get pregnant, especially when you are over 35 years old and after 6 months of regular sexual intercourse without using a contraceptive method, the ideal is to consult a gynecologist for a fertility assessment and examination.

How to know the best period to get pregnant

The best days to get pregnant are the days when ovulation occurs. To find out what is your best period to get pregnant, taking into account the length of your cycle and the date of the first day of your last menstrual period, enter your details below:

In the case of women with an irregular menstrual cycle, it is more difficult to calculate the fertile period more accurately, as it is not possible to predict when the next cycle will be halfway through. In these cases, it is important to record the cycle length over a 3-month period and calculate the average. See how to calculate the fertile period in an irregular cycle.

Best age to get pregnant

Women are most fertile between the ages of 20 and 30, with a progressive decrease in fertility as a woman ages. Difficulty getting pregnant when you are older can happen due to some factors, such as:

• Decrease in egg reserve;
• Changes in the menstrual cycle, which may become more irregular and shorter;
• Vaginal secretions can become less fluid and more “toxic” to sperm;
• The endometrium may become thinner, making it difficult for the fertilized egg to implant.

Furthermore, some diseases, such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, for example, can affect the reproductive system over time.

Best position to get pregnant

There is no position that is best for getting pregnant, however, there are two positions that allow deeper penetration and, therefore, can make sperm more easily reach the uterus and tubes, to fertilize the egg.

These two positions are when the woman is lying below the man or when she is in a four-legged position with the man behind her. However, depending on each person’s anatomy, these positions may vary, which is why it is important to consult a gynecologist if you are having difficulty getting pregnant.

How often should you have sex

To increase the chances of pregnancy, it is recommended to have sexual intercourse 2 to 3 times a week, especially at the end of menstruation and during fertile days.

Some studies have also shown that sperm quality improves when they are released after a period of abstinence of 2 to 3 days.