Will I get pregnant if I have sex on the night of my period?

Patient's question:

That day I got my period in the morning, and then had sex at night. Will I get pregnant? I'm really scared, really worried

Doctor's answer:

Having sex during menstruation will not result in pregnancy. Having sexual intercourse within 5 days before and 4 days after ovulation is more likely to lead to conception.
Advice: For women with regular menstrual cycles, ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the next period. After the egg is released, it can survive for 1-2 days. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for only 1-3 days. Therefore, having sexual intercourse within 5 days before and 4 days after ovulation increases the likelihood of conception.
Apart from the 4 days before and 5 days after ovulation, the remaining time is considered the safe period, during which pregnancy is generally unlikely.

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