Fertilization after ovulation?

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-20-2009
Fertilization after ovulation?
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Sat, 06-13-2009 - 1:11pm
Is it possible to BD after ovulation and still conceive? If so, I'm concerned we missed an opportunity (Thurs - day of O).

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Cycle 1 - BFN. Diagnosed with PCOS.
Day 3 Blood Work - Appears to be normal, with slightly high prolactin. Must re-do next cycle.
Cycle 2 - DH's s/a came back normal. BFN - AF arrived early.
Cycle 3 - Day 3 Blood Work re-do is normal. Could not do HSG...long story. Have an appt. with the local fertility genius in mid-May. O'ed early, no chance for a BFP this cycle, which was my first 28 day cycle in YEARS!!! woo hoo
Cycle 4 - Day 3 b/w is normal yet again. Back to my usual CD 19/20/21 O day. Using CBEFM and OPKs, not temping.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-24-2009
Sat, 06-13-2009 - 2:12pm

From what I understand, you're most fertile the three to five days BEFORE ovulation and the day of. The eggs lives around 24 hours, so I would imagine you have maybe one day post-ovulation where fertilization is possible.

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