When can I get pregnant if my cycle is 26 days?

Step 2: Your fertile dates

Is 26 days a short cycle?

The average menstrual cycle is about 25-30 days, but it can be as short as 21 days or longer than 35 — it’s different from person to person. The number of days in your cycle may also vary from month to month. When you get your period, it’s normal to bleed anywhere from 2 to 7 days.

Can you ovulate on day 17 of a 26 day cycle?

They also may not ovulate at every cycle. Very rarely, women have a normal 28-day cycle but ovulate around day 17, 18 or 19 instead of around day 14. That means they have a short luteal phase, or the time between the day they ovulate and their period is less than 12 days.

Is it hard to get pregnant with a 26 day cycle?

The study found that women who had cycles of 26 days or fewer had reduced chances of becoming pregnant, or fecundability. The average cycle length among participants was 29 days.

What is the luteal phase for a 26 day cycle?

The luteal phase is the portion of your menstrual cycle that occurs after ovulation but before the first day of your next menstrual cycle. On average, this phase lasts from 12 to 14 days.

Can I get pregnant with short cycle?

You can get pregnant while on your period if you happen to ovulate early during a short cycle. For example, someone with a cycle of 24 days might ovulate as early as day seven. So, if your period lasts the full week ending on day seven and you have sex during that time, you could get pregnant.

When in your cycle are you most fertile?

Understanding your menstrual cycle You’re most fertile at the time of ovulation (when an egg is released from your ovaries), which usually occurs 12 to 14 days before your next period starts. This is the time of the month when you’re most likely to get pregnant.