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Period Calculator | Next Period Date, Fertile Window & Cycle Tracker

Predict your next period date, fertile window, and ovulation day from your last period and average cycle length. Displays a 6-month forward calendar with all cycle events color-coded. Supports irregular cycles with adjustable length range. Not for contraceptive use.

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How Menstrual Cycle Prediction Works

This calculator uses the start date of your last menstrual period and your average cycle length to estimate future period dates, ovulation, and fertile windows. The method assumes a regular cycle β€” in reality, cycles vary by 2–7 days even in healthy individuals.

Understanding Your Fertile Window

Ovulation typically occurs approximately 14 days before the start of the next period (not 14 days after the period begins). The fertile window spans the 5 days before ovulation plus the day of ovulation itself, because sperm can survive in the reproductive tract for up to 5 days. The egg is viable for only 12–24 hours after release.

What Affects Cycle Length?

StressCan delay or advance ovulation by several days to weeks
Exercise intensityExtreme exercise may suppress ovulation (hypothalamic amenorrhea)
Body weight changesSignificant weight changes affect hormone production
IllnessTemporary illness can shift cycle timing
Hormonal contraceptivesSome methods regulate cycles; others eliminate periods
PerimenopauseCycles become less predictable in the 40s and early 50s
Medical Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for contraception, fertility treatment, or medical advice. Menstrual cycle prediction is not reliable enough for pregnancy prevention. Consult a gynecologist or OB/GYN for concerns about your cycle or fertility.

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