Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
The date of ovulation for women is generally about 14 days before the next menstrual period. For safety, we refer to the 5 days before ovulation, the day of ovulation, and the 4 days after ovulation as the 10-day ovulation period. Because sexual intercourse during the ovulation period increases the likelihood of pregnancy, this period is also known as the fertile window or the risky period.