For this stage
Trying to conceive
Trying for a baby , actively or after a while.
Fertile window, BBT, cervical mucus, ovulation + pregnancy tests.
What we track for you
- Cycle length and ovulation date
- BBT and cervical mucus
- LH tests, sex timing
- Early pregnancy symptoms
Red flags we surface
- · 12+ months trying under 35 (6+ over 35)
- · Cycles outside 21-35 days
- · Severe pelvic pain
When any of these show up across your logs, you get a prompt and the GPS opens with the right questions ready.
What's happening
Trying for a baby is a different kind of cycle tracking — sharper, hopeful, sometimes hard. Here's the playbook.
Most healthy couples conceive within 12 months (6 if over 35). Knowing your fertile window — the 5 days before ovulation plus the day of — is the single biggest lever.
Cervical mucus, BBT and LH tests together give the clearest picture. One alone is a hint; together they're a forecast.
A typical TTC cycle
Day 1–5: period
Reset. Restock LH tests. Folic acid 400mcg daily (5mg if diabetic/epileptic).
Day 6–10: prep
Cervical mucus starts to change. Start watching.
Day 10–16: fertile window
Egg-white mucus = peak fertility. Aim to have sex every 1–2 days.
Day 17–28: luteal
BBT stays high if you ovulated. Test 12+ days after suspected ovulation.
Symptoms you might notice
Egg-white cervical mucus
Stretchy, clear — the most reliable fertility sign you can see.
BBT shift
Temperature rises ~0.2°C the day after ovulation and stays up.
LH surge
Ovulation usually 24–36h after a positive LH test.
Implantation spotting
Light pink/brown spotting 6–12 days after ovulation. Common but not universal.
Self-care that actually helps
Folic acid + vitamin D
From at least 3 months before trying.
Sleep and stress matter
Both directly affect ovulation and sperm quality.
Don't forget him/them
Sperm health matters as much as egg health. Loose underwear, less alcohol, no hot baths before TTC.
Limit alcohol, ditch smoking
Both reduce fertility on both sides.
When to see a clinician
Same week
- · 12+ months trying under 35
- · 6+ months trying 35+
- · Severe pelvic pain
- · Bleeding between periods
Worth a chat
- · Cycles outside 21–35 days
- · Painful sex
- · Suspected endometriosis or PCOS
Questions to ask your doctor
- Can we run baseline fertility bloods (AMH, FSH, LH, TSH, prolactin)?
- Should my partner have a semen analysis?
- When would referral to fertility services be appropriate?
Myths vs facts
Myth: You should lie still for an hour after sex.
Truth: Sperm reach the cervix within minutes. Stand up, no impact.
Myth: You're 'too stressed' to conceive.
Truth: Stress matters but isn't the only factor. Don't add guilt.
Myth: Miscarriage is rare.
Truth: 1 in 5 known pregnancies end in miscarriage. It's almost never your fault.
Quick FAQs
How long should we try before seeing someone?
12 months under 35; 6 months 35+; sooner if cycles are irregular or there's a known issue.
Can I test before my period?
Yes — modern tests work from ~10 days after ovulation, but a first-morning test on the day you expect your period is most reliable.
Free tools for this stage
What you walk into appointments with
A 1-page summary built from your logs, ready to hand over. See what it looks like:
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