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The body triggers the release of an egg from the ovaries. Once that egg starts its journey towards the uterus, it only stays viable for 1 day. However, sperm can live in the uterus and fallopian tubes ...

Once your mind is set on starting a family, the waiting game can be maddening. But the more you know about your own body specifically and fertility in general, the better the chances of speeding up ...

Ovulation typically occurs once a month. It usually happens halfway through the menstrual cycle. This can vary based on cycle length. Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from one ovary. This ...