1. What is DPO?

DPO (Days Past Ovulation) is the number of days that have passed since ovulation occurred. Tracking DPO is important for women trying to conceive or monitor early pregnancy symptoms.

2. How to Calculate DPO

The calculation is simple:

Where:

• Current Date — Today's date or the date you're calculating for
• Ovulation Date — The date when ovulation occurred

Note: DPO is counted from the day after ovulation (day 1 is the first full day after ovulation).

3. Importance of Tracking DPO

Details: Knowing your DPO helps with:

• Timing pregnancy tests accurately
• Understanding early pregnancy symptoms
• Tracking your fertility window
• Monitoring luteal phase length

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions:

1. Enter your ovulation date (the date you ovulated)
2. Enter the current date (or the date you want to check)
3. Click "Calculate" to see your DPO

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is DPO calculation?
A: It's only as accurate as your ovulation date. If you're unsure of ovulation date, consider using ovulation predictor kits or tracking basal body temperature.

Q2: When can I take a pregnancy test?
A: Most tests can detect pregnancy 12-14 DPO, though some sensitive tests may show positive as early as 9-10 DPO.

Q3: What's a normal luteal phase length?
A: Typically 12-16 days. If your period doesn't arrive by 16 DPO, you may want to take a pregnancy test.

Q4: Can DPO help predict due date?
A: Yes, pregnancy due dates are often calculated as 266 days (38 weeks) from ovulation date.

Q5: What if I don't know my ovulation date?
A: You can estimate based on menstrual cycle length (typically ovulation occurs 14 days before next period) or use ovulation tracking methods.