The journey to parenthood is deeply personal, for many couples, achieving natural conception is a pretty important goal. But decoding the fertility cycle is pretty important. This blog will share the secrets of cycle, and empowers to understand fertility windows and helps in achieving natural conception.
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle:
The foundation of fertility is the menstrual cycle. It’s a well adapted hormonal balance that typically lasts for 28-35 days, and there may be some variations too. Lets understand the key phrases:
- Follicular Phase (Days 1-14): This typically begins on the first day of the period and ends with ovulation. Lining of uterus sheds during this time. Each follicle contains an egg which is developed by Follicle Stimulating Hormone in ovaries.
- Ovulation (Day 14-16): The most fertile time in the cycle will last for 12-24 hours. Most mature eggs from a dominant follicle will be released due to the trigger of Luteinizing Hormone.
- Luteal Phase (Days 15-28): After ovulation, the empty follicle transforms into the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone. Progesterone prepares the lining of your uterus for implantation if fertilization occurs. If pregnancy doesn’t happen, the corpus luteum degenerates, leading to a drop in progesterone, which triggers your period and the cycle begins again.
