Root canal during fertile window?
Hi,
my cycles are usually 28–34 days (last two cycles were 28 days), and I normally ovulate earlier. This month I had a severe tooth infection with a few days of intense pain around my expected ovulation, but I’m not sure whether that could have delayed ovulation or if it’s just a coincidence.
I only started noticing egg white cervical mucus today (cycle day 20), and my ovulation test line is getting darker.
I have two concerns:
- If I really am ovulating this late, could that affect my chances of conceiving or increase the risk of pregnancy complications?
- I have two dental appointments this week - one tomorrow to finish a root canal and another on Thursday to start a second one. Has anyone had necessary dental treatment (including local anesthetic or dental X-rays) during their fertile window or around ovulation and still conceived that cycle with a healthy pregnancy? Did you postpone the treatment, postpone trying to conceive, or go ahead with both?
Thank you in advance!
Posted Jul 5, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
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