Ovulation Calculator

Estimate your ovulation date, fertile window and next period from the first day of your last menstrual period and your average cycle length.

Enter the first day of your last menstrual period and your average cycle length. Ovulation is estimated at ~14 days before your next period; the fertile window spans the days around it.

Estimated ovulation
Fertile window starts
Fertile window ends
Next period estimate

An ovulation calculator estimates when you're most fertile. Ovulation usually happens about 14 days before your next period, and the fertile window is the few days before and after.

How it works

Ovulation = LMP + cycle length − 14 days. The fertile window runs from 5 days before ovulation (sperm can survive that long) to about 1 day after (the egg's lifespan). The next period is due one cycle length after the LMP.

Examples

  • A 28-day cycle from 1 Jan: ovulation ~15 Jan, fertile 10–16 Jan
  • Shorter cycles mean earlier ovulation; longer cycles, later
  • Cycle length can vary month to month — this is an average

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this?

It's an estimate based on averages. Real ovulation varies with stress, illness and travel. Ovulation predictor kits and basal body temperature tracking are more precise.

Can I use this to avoid pregnancy?

Not reliably. Sperm survives several days and ovulation can shift, so the fertile window is wider than shown. Use a proven contraceptive method for birth control.

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