Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. Could you please tell me, I had my period on December 2nd and it ended on December 6th. I had intercourse on December 10th. My menstrual cycle is quite irregular, usually delayed by 2 to 7 days. I would like to ask if I am currently in a safe period and whether I should take emergency contraception. If I do, will it still be effective if I take it today? Thank you!!!First follow-up question: Thank you! I also want to ask if there is an ovulation test strip available on the market. I tested it today and it showed that it is not the ovulation period. Is this test strip accurate? Thank you! Please help me.
Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, the safe period refers to one week after the menstrual period ends and one week before the period starts. The safe period is the 7 days before and after the menstrual period, but it is not absolutely safe. Intercourse can still lead to pregnancy, so contraceptive measures are still necessary. If the test method is followed strictly, an accuracy rate of 98% can generally be achieved. Since some people's ovulation is irregular, it is generally recommended to start testing 3 days after the menstrual period ends and test at the fixed time every day according to the instructions until the next menstrual period begins.