Calculate Your Ovulation Date

Enter your menstrual cycle details below to calculate your fertility window

Your Fertility Window

Next period start:
Ovulation date:
Fertile window:

Cycle Visualization

Normal days
Period
Fertile window
Ovulation day

Understanding Your Ovulation Cycle

Ovulation is a key part of your menstrual cycle when an egg is released from your ovary. Understanding when you ovulate can help you plan for pregnancy or avoid it.

Most women ovulate about 14 days before their next period starts. If your average menstrual cycle is 28 days, you ovulate around day 14. If your cycle is longer or shorter, your ovulation day will vary.

The fertile window includes the 5 days before ovulation and the day of ovulation itself. This is when you’re most likely to get pregnant if you have unprotected sex.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this ovulation calculator?

This calculator provides an estimate based on the information you provide. For most women with regular cycles, it’s fairly accurate. However, many factors can affect ovulation, so consider using ovulation predictor kits for more precise results.

Can I use this calculator to prevent pregnancy?

While understanding your fertile window can help with natural family planning, this method alone is not highly effective for preventing pregnancy. If avoiding pregnancy is your goal, consider using more reliable contraception methods.

What if my cycles are irregular?

If your cycles are irregular, it may be more difficult to predict ovulation. You might want to track other signs of ovulation like basal body temperature, cervical mucus changes, or use ovulation predictor kits.

How can I tell if I’m ovulating?

Some women experience signs of ovulation including mild pelvic pain, changes in cervical mucus (becoming clear and stretchy), a slight increase in basal body temperature, and increased libido.