When is the best time to achieve pregnancy?
A. Midway between 7 to 8th day of ovulation
B. Immediately after starting of menses
C. 14 day after the beginning of the next period
D. 14 days before the next period is expected
Correct Answer: D. 14 days before the next period is expected
The best time to achieve pregnancy is during a woman’s fertile window, which is the period in each menstrual cycle when the chances of conceiving are highest.
Best Time for Pregnancy
Fertile Window
• The fertile window lasts about 6 days:
• 5 days before ovulation
• The day of ovulation itself
What is Ovulation?
Ovulation is the process when a mature egg is released from the ovary. This usually occurs around 14 days before the next menstrual period.
Timing in a Regular 28-day Cycle
Day of Cycle Event
Day 1 First day of menstruation
Day 12–16 Fertile window
Day 14 Ovulation (most fertile day)
Why this time is best
Factor Explanation
Sperm survival Sperm can live 3–5 days inside the female reproductive tract
Egg survival Egg survives 12–24 hours after ovulation
Highest chance of fertilization When intercourse occurs 1–2 days before ovulation and on ovulation day
Signs of Ovulation
• Clear, stretchy cervical mucus (like egg white)
• Mild pain in lower abdomen (mittelschmerz)
• Increased sexual desire
• Slight rise in body temperature after ovulation
• Positive ovulation test kits
Best Practice for Conception
• Have intercourse every 1–2 days during the fertile window
• Maintain healthy lifestyle habits (diet, sleep, exercise)
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and stress
Track menstrual cycles using calendars or ovulation kits
Summary
The best time to achieve pregnancy is during the fertile window — especially 1–2 days before ovulation and on the day of ovulation.
If cycles are irregular, ovulation predictor kits or ultrasound tracking may help.
Other Options Details
Here is the explanation of all the options clearly:
Q. Midway between 7 to 8th day of ovulation
This option suggests that ovulation may occur around 7 to 8 days into the menstrual cycle (counting from the first day of menstruation). However, this timing is not accurate for most women. Ovulation typically does not occur this early. It usually happens around the middle of the cycle, near the 14th day in a regular 28-day cycle. Therefore, this statement is incorrect for average cycle timing.
B. Immediately after starting of menses
This means that ovulation occurs right after menstruation begins. This is also generally incorrect. When menstruation starts, the ovarian follicles are still developing. Ovulation cannot happen instantly after the start of a period. However, in women with very short cycles (e.g., 21 days), ovulation may occur earlier (around day 9), so intercourse soon after periods can sometimes lead to pregnancy—but ovulation itself does not occur immediately.
C. 14 day after the beginning of the next period
This statement is incorrect in wording. Ovulation is counted 14 days after the beginning of the current period, not the next period. You cannot calculate ovulation based on a future period. If taken literally, this means 14 days after the next menstrual cycle begins, which is not logical for predicting ovulation.
D. 14 days before the next period is expected
This is the correct description for ovulation timing. In a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs around day 14. The luteal phase (after ovulation) is usually fixed at about 14 days. Therefore, no matter how long the cycle is (28, 30, or 32 days), ovulation normally occurs about 14 days before the next menstrual period is expected to start.
Conclusion
Option Correctness Explanation A Incorrect Too early for typical ovulation B Incorrect Ovulation does not happen immediately after menses C Incorrect Wrong method of calculation D Correct Ovulation occurs 14 days before next period
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group)