Underweight or too lean. Having too little body fat can affect fertility. Know your mucus. Within one to two weeks after the end of your menses you will begin to notice some vaginal mucus. As ovulation approaches, the mucus becomes more profuse, clearer, and stretchy.
Fertile mucus looks like raw egg whites.
For more detailed information on fertility awareness contact the Couple to Couple League at PO Box 111184, Cincinnati, Ohio. 45211. CCL teaches a very affordable and effective course in natural family planning. By writing the address above CCL, can refer you to a teaching couple near you. Along with the proper timing of intercourse, you can increase the odds by using the missionary position. Pull out the night light.