fertile period

/ˌfʌrdl ˌpɪriəd/
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Other forms: fertile periods

Definitions of fertile period
  1. noun
    the time in the menstrual cycle when fertilization is most likely to be possible (7 days before to 7 days after ovulation)
    synonyms: fertile phase
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    type of:
    phase, stage
    any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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