Patient's question:
What is the safe period? Can having sex during the safe period prevent pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
The safe period is related to each individual's longest cycle, shortest cycle, and the start time of their menstrual period. The safe period is not absolutely safe, as sometimes a woman's ovulation may occur earlier or later, making the judgment of the safe period ineffective. Judging the safe period can only reduce the chances of pregnancy and cannot be used as a contraception method. If you are sure it is the safe period, then you can skip taking emergency contraception pills.The ovulation period is between the 10th and 19th day before the next menstrual period. You need to calculate it based on your own menstrual cycle, not from the time when your period is clean. If the calculation is correct and it is indeed the safe period, you can skip taking emergency contraception pills. If you make a calculation error, then it's uncertain. If you don't want to get pregnant in the future, it's best to use condoms during the entire sexual activity.