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What is the difference between a women's fertile time and ovulation?

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Dr. Andrew Oswari answered

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Definitions: Ovulation is the part of the menstrual cycle when the egg is released to be ready for fertilization by a sperm. The most fertile time is the time with the highest likelihood of pregnancy resulting from sexual intercourse. It covers the time from around 5 days before until 1–2 days after ovulation.

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Answered 4/4/2016

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