How Long Does Ovulation Last?
Ovulation FAQs
Ovulation is when the body releases the egg from an ovary into the fallopian tubes in preparation for sperm to fertilise it and new life begins. For most women, this generally occurs 2 weeks after the start of your last period. High levels of luteinising hormone trigger ovulation within about 2 days. If the egg is not fertilised within 12-24 hours of being released, it will be reabsorbed by the body and no longer will be available to be fertilised.
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