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29 The leftover part of the follicle, now called the corpus luteum, now begins to produce progesterone, an important chemical to help the embryo implant properly in the lining of the uterus where it can grow. If an egg fails to implant here, the uterine lining will begin to break down and your monthly flow will begin again. It usually takes about 10-14 days for your body to mature an egg and release it. Ovulation for most women usually takes place between the 10th and 14 th day after the start of their last period. Understanding the importance of consistent ovulation is an important factor in determining why you may be having trouble getting pregnant. For instance, if you are getting your period 12 days or less after you ovulate, you may not be making enough progesterone to support a pregnancy. In contrast, if your cycles are very long, or even irregular, you may not be producing eggs often – or even at all! Timing Is Everything Remember, when it comes to getting pregnant, timing is everything, which is why it is so important to understand your menstrual cycle. The biggest mistake a women make is assuming that she is “normal,” and so is her ovulation. Most of us have been taught that ovulation occurs around the 14 th day so we should be having lots of sex between days 12 and 15. While this may be true for most women, it isn’t true for all women. If you’ve been trying for awhile to get pregnant, the best thing you may want to look at is exactly when you ovulate and when you’re having intercourse. Ovulation usually occurs 14 days before your period begins. So, if you have a 28 day cycle, then you can expect to ovulate on day 14 like the average woman. 2005-2013 Pregnancy Miracle- Lisa Olson- Page 29