Fertile Phase (Noun)
Meaning
The time in the menstrual cycle when fertilization is most likely to be possible (7 days before to 7 days after ovulation).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The woman was trying to conceive, so she tracked her cycle closely to identify her fertile phase.
- Understanding her fertile phase helped her maximize the chances of getting pregnant.
- The app provided information on when the user was entering her fertile phase to plan accordingly.
- Women often use basal body temperature and cervical mucus changes to detect their fertile phase.
- A healthcare provider may recommend tracking ovulation to pinpoint the start of a fertile phase.