Intercourse on Ovulation Day

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-09-2008
Intercourse on Ovulation Day
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Tue, 12-09-2008 - 2:32pm

Hello, my husband and I are desperatly trying for our first baby and Ive been off birth control for 2 monthes.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-14-2008
Tue, 12-09-2008 - 2:57pm
Nothing is sure. Even if all the timing is right, I believe we still only have a 20% chance of conceiving each month. Most of us on here have intercourse on ovulation day each month. There are no guarantees. Good luck and keep us posted.



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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-2008
Tue, 12-09-2008 - 4:17pm
I agree with pp! I have also heard that even perfectly fertile couples who bd every day of fertile period, including o day, only have a 20% chance of preg each cycle! sorry...but don't lose hope..it is awesome that you bd on o day!! I hope this is it for you! gl


iVillage Member
Registered: 12-09-2008
Tue, 12-09-2008 - 5:08pm
Aww, see in all the books ive read about this topic it says you have a very good chance (90-95%) of conceiving on that day!!
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-18-2003
Tue, 12-09-2008 - 5:15pm

90-95% chance?! That is definately incorrect!! But it wish it could be true :-)

The average couple with no fertility issues with perfect timing has a 20-25% chance of conception each month. Less if you are 35 or older.

And actually, the best chance of success is one or two days before ovulation, and not the actual day.

Good luck!

Em

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Registered: 12-09-2008
Tue, 12-09-2008 - 5:26pm
Cool, looking back at the calender I also did the deed 2 days prior to O day....
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-18-2003
Tue, 12-09-2008 - 5:30pm

It sounds like you had great timing! I hope you are in the 20% bucket this month.

Good luck,

Em