Patient's question:
I had my period on November 3rd and then had sex with my husband without using any protection. Could I be pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Women typically ovulate 12 to 16 days after the end of their last menstrual period, with the highest probability occurring on day 14. This means that having intercourse 12 to 16 days after the end of the last period increases the chances of pregnancy. The day after your period ends is considered the "safe period" in natural contraception methods, although the probability of conception is not absolutely zero but extremely low. Unless influenced by stress, emotions, diet, or other factors, your ovulation may be advanced. And the likelihood of ovulating on the very day after your period ends is even lower—so low that it seems less likely than finding $100 on the street. So, don't worry about it.