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The Right Timing with Conception
Learn to Track Your Body's Fertile Signs to Help You Conceive
Part 1
By Jessica Williams
Conception occurs when a sperm breaks through the thick barrier of the egg cell. This generally happens while the egg is in one of the fallopian tubes. Once inside the uterus, the egg attaches itself to the uterine wall. Pregnancy has been achieved.
If the egg is not fertilized by sperm, the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) is shed, which rids the egg and creates a clean environment for the next ovulation cycle. This process is the menstrual period.
secreted by the pituitary gland. Two of the hormones that act on the ovaries are called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH stimulates follicles in the ovary. These maturing follicles produce estrogen. LH levels are responsible for maturing the egg and for ovulation itself. At ovulation, estrogen and progesterone are secreted by the ovaries. The entire process of egg maturation, ovulation and menstruation is quite detailed. Entire books have been written on the subject. A solid understanding of how the cycle works will help you understand how to track your fertility more precisely.
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Re: The Right Timing by anonymous on 05/22/2009 10:31AM
what happen if u've stop breasfeeding for like 7months ago and u still see breast milk immediatly after ur ovulation periods will u be able to get pregnant?
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Re: The Right Timing with Conception by anonymous on 03/12/2010 02:44AM
You should not be having kids if you feel the need to use "u" instead of "you" and are unable to form a proper sentence when asking a serious question.