Patient's question:
Will I get pregnant if I have sex on the first or second day after my period ends?How long after having sex can I use a test strip to check if I'm pregnant? Is it necessary to test?
Doctor's answer:
Usually, pregnancy does not occur during this period, which is considered a safe period. Women's menstrual cycles vary in length, but the interval between the day of ovulation and the start of the next menstrual period is relatively fixed, generally around 14 days. Based on this relationship between ovulation and menstruation, it is possible to calculate the ovulation period by the menstrual cycle. The calculation method starts from the first day of the next menstrual period and counts backward 14 days or subtracts 14 days. The five days before and after the ovulation period are considered high-risk for pregnancy, while the rest of the time is considered a safe period. However, the safe period is not entirely safe.