<s>[INST] Hi, I am trying to conceive. Beginning in February my husband and I started trying, but I ended up getting my period 5 days early (10 dpo). I thought it might have been implantation bleeding but 4 preg tests (last at 18 dpo) they were all negative. But ever since I have felt SO bloated and have been feeling light abdominal cramping. What gives? [/INST] Hallow Dear, I hope both you have been investigated thoroughly and there is no problem in conceiving. In such situation, try to adjust your sexual intercourse on and around the day of egg release (ovulation). The egg is released 14 days prior to next menses. The egg has 24 hours life and the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence, a period of a week is a fertile window. Intercourse during this period might be helpful to become pregnant. You can find out the day of ovulation by ovulation monitoring kits or ultrasonography ovulation monitoring. The chances of pregnancy will be maximum if you perform sexual intercourse on the day of ovulation. If you do not conceive within six months, you may report to the Gynecologist for any investigations and interventions needed. </s>