If you have been using ovulation induction therapy as part of your TTC plan for more than 3 months, it is important to check-in with your dentist according to a study from the Journal of Periodontology. In their study, they looked at 2 groups of women.  Both groups of women had similar plaque levels, what differed was whether or not they were receiving ovulation treatment.  What researchers found was that those who were receiving the treatment had higher levels of gingival inflammation and other periodontal disease. Researchers believe this happens because there is a higher level of progesterone and estrogen in women receiving ovulation therapy.  The estrogen then attacks the gingiva, which leads to infection. This is significant because related studies show a link between infection and infertility. They believe that the embryo does not develop successfully when there is infection in the body.  So….good dental care is important for healthy fertility! 

Note that you are most likely to get pregnant if you time your lovemaking to occur on the days right before - and on - your ovulation date. Keep in mind that the projected ovulation date above is simply a “best guess” estimate based on your cycle date information. The most accurate way to pinpoint your most fertile time is through the use of urine-based ovulation tests or with a fertility monitor. We have partnered with Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com, the Internet’s leading supplier of preconception products since 2001, to offer low-cost, FDA-approved pregnancy and ovulation tests – with free same-day shipping.

Now that you’ve calculated your ovulation date using our ovulation calculator, we have a number of other helpful tools you can use to help increase your chances of conceiving.

• Create your own personalized ovulation calendar! You can even provide an email address so that you receive email alerts of your most fertile days, when you can begin testing for pregnancy, and more.
   

• Create your own personalized fertility chart! This is a highly accurate way to pinpoint your ovulation date that relies primarily on basal temperature charting. (Visit Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com for an accurate, inexpensive basal thermometer.)
   

• Connect with others at our online community! If you have questions about trying-to-conceive – or if you just want to vent a bit – we have a wonderful, vibrant community of people who’d just love to hear from you.