Patient's question:
I had my period on the 22nd of last month and it ended on the 26th. Today, December 1st, I got married (only today once). We didn't use any protection. Could I be pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your menstrual cycle, there is a possibility of pregnancy with normal sexual activity. If you do not want to get pregnant too early, you should take contraceptive measures. One week before or after menstruation is generally not likely to result in pregnancy, as it falls within the safe period. The safe period is applicable to women with a regular menstrual cycle (28 days), where ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the next menstrual period. If the cycle shortens, this 14-day period also shortens accordingly. However, the safe period is not absolutely safe; it only means a lower probability. This is because many women with irregular menstrual cycles also have irregular ovulation. Therefore, the safe period is not absolutely safe.