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Background: The timing of sexual intercourse in relation to ovulation strongly influences the chance of conception, although the actual number of fertile days in a woman's menstrual cycle is uncertain. The timing of intercourse may also be associated with the sex of the baby. Methods: We recruited healthy women who were planning to become pregnant. At the same time the women stopped using birth-control methods, they began collecting daily urine specimens and keeping daily records of whether they had sexual intercourse.

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Most women turn to their beau and their bedrooms—or kitchen floors, if that's what you're into—when they're ready to make a baby. But for women who face medical issues, same-sex couples, or even single ladies who no longer want to wait for Prince Charming, there are other options. Here, Alyssa Dweck, M. Intrauterine insemination IUI With IUI—where sperm is matched with your egg inside your uterus—a woman can work with a partner, donor, or sperm bank. Each of those options come with their own set of variables: For example, you can choose a known donor or to go through a sperm bank; you can also get a fresh or frozen sample. An ob-gyn uses a catheter to introduce the sperm into your uterus via your vagina and cervix.

A version of this story was originally posted on January 16, It has been updated. Making the decision to have a baby is a monumental moment. And if you're there, let me be the first to say that I'm so excited for you and everything to come on your conception and parenthood journey.

Not getting the timing right. Counting day one of your period as day one of your cycle, most women ovulate about 14 days before their next period. If your cycle is very regular you have a good idea when you ovulate. If not, it might make sense to buy an over-the-counter fertility monitor to help you get the timing right.