Can one conceive before ovulation?

Question

Been tracking my cycle on an app and trying to understand the fertile days properly. Confused if it can happen before ovulation actually or only on that day. Pls help, want to get the timing right.

Priya Banerjee · Answer

My doctor told me that trying 2-3 days before ovulation is actually highly effective. Trust your doctor's cycle tracking.

Anusha Krishnakumar · Answer

Actually, the fertile window starts about 5 days before ovulation because sperm can survive in the cervix for up to 5 days.

Amrutha Shekhawat · Answer

I tracked my ovulation on an app and conceived from relations that happened 3 days before my peak day.

Trishna Sachdeva · Answer

Yes, because sperm can stay alive inside for a few days, so having relations before ovulation definitely works.

Nidhi Biswal · Answer

It is very possible, but if you're trying, keep checking your thyroid levels with your doctor as it affects conception.

Deepthi Rathore · Answer

Yes, sperm is surprisingly patient! It can wait around for the egg, so you don't need to stress about the exact hour.

Amrapali Salian · Answer

Definitely. You don't have to hit the exact ovulation day. The days leading up to it are just as fertile.