Patient's question:
I have sex with my husband every day. Should we be more restrained now if we want to have a child? Also, my menstrual cycle isn't very regular. What should I pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
To increase the chances of conception, it is best to have intercourse every other day during the ovulation period. This is because sperm survive in the female reproductive tract for an average of: 0.5 to 2.5 hours in the vagina, 48 hours in the cervix, 24 hours in the uterus, and 48 hours in the fallopian tubes. Meanwhile, an egg survives in the fallopian tube for approximately 12 to 16 hours after being released from the ovary. Fertilization occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube or nearby.Having intercourse every other day one week before ovulation ensures that sperm are present in sufficient quantity to arrive at the fallopian tube in time to meet the egg. This sexual frequency significantly improves conception rates compared to intercourse after ovulation.
The optimal time for intercourse is between 5 PM and 7 PM. This is because both the quantity and quality of sperm fluctuate greatly throughout the day, reaching their peak during this period. Coincidentally, women are most fertile at this time.