The Menstrual Cycle: Episode 2 of the "How To Get Pregnant" series. Dr. Tash, leading fertility expert explains the phases of the menstrual cycle. Read more here: https://www.ovulationcalculator.com If you are trying to conceive, it is important to understand exactly what is happening during each phase of the menstrual cycle. Women are only fertile for a short period of time (the fertile window) during each cycle, so it is important to know when this is to enable you to have sex at the right time and maximize your chances of falling pregnant.
 
In this episode you will learn the following:
 
All about the menstrual cycle length, including how a cycle length is calculated in days, how many women really have the text book average 28-day cycle, the length of shorter and longer cycles, cycle length ranges considered normal and when it is advised to speak to your doctor or health care professional about lengths outside of the normal range.
What happens during a typical cycle.
How the menstrual cycle can be described as changes that occur in the uterus or changes that occur in the ovary.
The three phases of the ovarian cycle and what happens during each phase.
The three phases of the uterine cycle and what happens during each phase.
How knowing this can help you get pregnant faster.