Best time to get pregnant

  My husband and I would like to know when the best time to have intercourse would be in order to get pregnant.  We know it should be when I am ovulating but we have heard so many different things from different people.  When do most women ovulate?  Do we wait until my temperature is the lowest?  Should we have intercourse everyday?  Should we have intercourse once a month?  Please help.  I have been off the pill for one month.  I have been to my doctor and I am taking prenatal vitamins.  Are my periods going to be normal right after I go off the pill?  They were before.  When is the best time to take a home pregnancy test?  Thank you for your time!  This is such a big help, this web page!
  Liisa

[HFHS MD-JM]

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Dear Lisa,
Ovulation occurs in most women 12-16 days before menstruation begins (ave. 14 days).  Ovulation can be detected by ovulation detection kits and basal body temperature graph plots.  The shift from lower to highter temperature identifies ovulation.  Home pregnancy tests may be positive as soon as the day of the missed period but it may take 17 days.  I suggest you wait three days beyond the day you expect your flow to do the test.  It may take a few months to begin ovulation after you stop the pill.  The best time to have intercourse is the day before and a couple of days after ovulation, intercourse is recommended every other day.
This information is provided for general medical purposes only.  Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
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