Patient's question:
I started my period on December 27th and plan to have a baby in January. My period is quite regular. I had intercourse on the evening of January 8th—can I get pregnant? Do I need to have intercourse again? How often is it best to have intercourse? Is the chance of getting pregnant higher on the day of ovulation? I want a daughter. When is it best to have intercourse around the time of ovulation?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, your last menstrual period was on December 27th, and your menstrual cycle is quite regular. Therefore, your ovulation period should be 14 days before your next menstrual period, which is the 11th of this month. If your normal menstrual cycle is 28 days, then January 8th is not yet in the ovulation period. It is recommended to have intercourse every other day. Theoretically, the likelihood of conception during the ovulation period is higher. If you want a daughter, it doesn't matter which day you have intercourse during the ovulation period; it's all about the X and Y sperm.