How long does it take after a woman has her menstrual cycle to get pregnant?

A woman can become pregnant during her menstrual cycle, but the most fertile period typically occurs around ovulation, which usually happens about 14 days after the start of her last period in a standard 28-day cycle. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days, so intercourse in the days leading up to ovulation can result in pregnancy. Therefore, the window for getting pregnant can vary, but it generally spans from a few days before ovulation to the day of ovulation itself.