Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
The date of ovulation for women is generally about 14 days before the next menstrual period. For safety, we refer to the 5 days before ovulation, the 4 days after ovulation, and ovulation itself as a total of 10 days, known as the fertile window. Because sexual intercourse during the fertile window increases the likelihood of conception, this period is also called the fertile period or the risky period.