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How to identify the safe and risky days of conception?

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Published At July 23, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I would like to know which days are considered safe and potentially risky for conception. Could you please provide guidance on identifying my safe days and days when the risk of pregnancy is higher?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Balakrishnan R

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

It appears that the information you provided pertains to ovulation and its relation to the timing of safe intercourse.

It is important to note that ovulation does not occur at the age of four years. At such a young age, ovulation and engaging in sexual activity are not relevant or appropriate topics.

Determining the specific date of ovulation requires more information than just the date of the last period. Ovulation day is dependent on the duration of the menstrual cycle. For instance, in a 28-day cycle, ovulation typically occurs around day 14, which is 14 days prior to the start of the next period.

In the case of irregular menstrual cycles, a different calculation is necessary. To estimate ovulation, subtract eight days from the longest cycle and subtract 11 days from the shortest cycle. For example, if the longest cycle is 34 days and the shortest cycle is 27 days:

Thus, ovulation may occur between days 16 and 26 in this scenario.

It is important to remember that the lifespan of an egg is approximately 24 hours, while sperm can survive for up to 72 hours. As a result, it is generally advisable to abstain from sexual intercourse for three days prior to and after the estimated ovulation dates to ensure safety.

I hope this answer helped you,

Thank you.

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Dr. Balakrishnan R
Dr. Balakrishnan R

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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